On January 24 Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov, Minister of Industry and Trade Ravil Zaripov, heads of ministries and agencies, enterprises and organisations took part in solemn presentation of awards to winners of IX Regional contest for prizes of Tatarstan Government.

Ildar Khalikov noted that the contest was held for 9 years. About 700 enterprises have participated in the contest.

Ravil Zaripov told that 82 organisations sent their requests to take part in the contest. 41 of them were selected for on-site round. Later on, 8 winners and 18 diploma winners were selected.

Moreover, certificates were presented to some enterprises and organisations for achievements in the sphere of quality.

Summing up, Ildar Khalikov noted that many enterprises among winners are known in Russia and abroad. He congratulated employees of enterprises and organisations and announced the beginning of X contest for prizes of Tatarstan Government.

Results of the regional contest for best media publication “Prestige of blue-collar and engineering professions” were summarized at the end of the event.