On the occasion of Entrepreneur's Day, 39 entrepreneurs operating in the capital city of Tashkent were presented with state awards. Among the recognized individuals are leaders and founders of well-known brands such as Uzum, Yandex Go, Oqtepa Lavash, Dodo Pizza, Centrum Air, and Sofizar.
The recognized entrepreneurs work in various sectors, including information technology, aviation, public catering, medicine, education, hospitality, light industry, utilities, and other fields.
One of the largest enterprises is Uzum. According to the company's data, its ecosystem employs over 14 thousand people, and in 2025, the company finished the year with a net profit of $176 million. Uzum's CEO, Jasur Jumaev, was awarded the badge 'Active Entrepreneur.'
Abdulaziz Abdurahmonov, founder of Centrum Air and My Freighter, received the Order of Friendship. The airline Centrum Air has a fleet of 16 aircraft, operates flights to over 55 destinations, and has transported more than 3 million passengers to date.
Oqtepa Lavash founder, Behzod Gulomov, also received the badge 'Active Entrepreneur.' The network has 97 branches in 11 cities across Uzbekistan. According to open sources based on tax committee data, Oqtepa Lavash paid 20 billion soms in the first half of 2026.
The awards were presented by the Mayor of Tashkent, Shavkat Umurzokov. The entrepreneurs were awarded the Orders of 'Friendship' and 'Bravery,' as well as medals for 'Healthy Lifestyle,' 'Builder of the Future,' and 'Glory,' in addition to the badge 'Active Entrepreneur.' A presidential decree containing a list of 'Active Entrepreneurs' was also mentioned.
