Winners of Businesswoman 2026 regional competition announced in Namangan

The Namangan regional stage of the nationwide Businesswoman 2026 competition, organized by UzLiDeP as part of its “Together with the People” national program, has concluded.

The competition, held annually for the past 12 years, was once again organized to a high standard. The business activities of 1,563 women entrepreneurs operating in 754 mahallas across the region were reviewed, with 237 participants taking part in the district and city rounds held in August and September. Following the selection process, 14 outstanding women entrepreneurs qualified for the regional stage. The event, held at the Regional Cultural Center in Davlatabad district, brought together representatives of the party and government agencies, lawmakers, entrepreneurs and party activists.

During the competition, participants showcased their business projects, products, services and achievements. According to the final results, Shahnoza Ganiyeva, founder of ZIS SCHOOL, who runs several preschool educational institutions and a private school, won first place. Iroda Anvarbekova, head of the Mehrli Nurlar Day Care Center, received second place and a $5,000 grant under the Hamroh – WEPS program. Third place went to fashion designer Nazan Erman Tunjay, founder of NazanFashion Academy, who has taught her craft to more than 100 women.

The Businesswoman 2026 competition provided an important platform for showcasing women’s entrepreneurial potential, encouraging new business initiatives, exchanging experience and promoting successful business practices. The competition also helps increase women’s economic participation, create employment opportunities and strengthen their role in society.