El.kz correspondent wins “Erkin Soz” journalism award

Amangul Tileikyzy, a correspondent for the El.kz online news outlet, has won the “Erkin Soz” creative journalism competition, organised by the Foundation of Turkic-Speaking Journalists.

Amangul Tileikyzy’s article, entitled “AI Has Become a Weapon: How to Protect Yourself from New Fraud Tactics?”, was recognised as  “Best Website Article” category.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the “Erkin Soz” competition, regarded as one of the most prestigious initiatives in Kazakhstan’s media landscape.

Over the past decade, the competition has contributed to strengthening the professional skills of Kazakh-language journalists and encouraged them to address issues of public interest.

Journalists from across the country submitted their work to the annual competition, held at the initiative of the Foundation of Turkic-Speaking Journalists.

The jury placed particular emphasis on the relevance of the submitted materials, the professional quality of their execution and the significance of the issues addressed.