OREANDA-NEWS. April 01, 2008. The final gala concert was held in Tashkent, where winners of competition among entrepreneurs, farmers and handicraftsmen for the Prize of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan "Tashabbus-2008" ('Initiative') were announced and awarded, reported the Official website www.investuzbekistan.uz.

A two-day showcase of items – the best achievements of entrepreneurs, farmers and handicraftsmen from all regions of Uzbekistan – ended the same day.

The main organizer of Tashabbus contest is the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan with assistance and support of State Demonopolization Committee, Association of Farms, Association of Handicraftsmen "Hunarmand", as well as ministries and departments.

According to the representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, the "Tashabbus" show contest should stimulate entrepreneurship initiative, create favourable conditions for the formation of the proprietary, increase of the level of business activity in the society, and popularize the experience of leading businessmen.

It should be noted that this year's 12th business marathon lasted two months. District and city stages of the contest were conducted in early February this year. Winners of these stages got the right to challenge in the regional stage, which were held in late February – early March. The best participants of the regional stages made their way to the national stage of "Tashabbus-2008".

This year winners were selected on the three main directions: "The best entrepreneur", "The best farmer", "The best handicraftsman", as well as on special nominations "The best woman entrepreneur", "The best young entrepreneur", "The most active entrepreneur in the field of social support", "The best financial establishment", "The best individual entrepreneur", and "National brand".

Micro firms, small and private enterprises, heads of farms, handicraftsmen and applied art masters, working more than three years, participated in the contest.

Anvar Nazirov, the head of AZN company, won the title of "The best entrepreneur". His enterprise is engaged in the production and wholesale of refrigerators for trading network.

Amir Fayziev, a farmer from Mirishkor district of Kashkadarya region, was recognized as "The best farmer". His farm FAM produces various agricultural goods – cotton, wheat, fruit and vegetables, forage for cattle breeding, meat and dairy products, which are sold to the population.

Vahobjon Buvaev, Pap district of Namangan regioin, won in the nomination "The best handicraftsman". The potter's, ceramic items, household plates and dishes made by the master are in popular demand.

Individual diplomas, keys of Matiz cars, applied art ware and plastic cards with fixed money, computers, office equipment and other prizes were handed to winners and laureates of "Tashabbus-2008" national show contest.