Kazakhstani Singer Dimash Qudaibergen Receives the Popular Vote Award within the Country
Dimash Qudaibergen Honoured as Cultural Figure of the Year at the People's Favorite Award
Dimash Qudaibergen, a renowned Kazakh pop star, has been awarded the title of Cultural Figure of the Year at the 14th People's Favorite award ceremony held in Astana, Kazakhstan on January 16, 2023. The prestigious award, which celebrates the most beloved figures in various fields, was accepted on Qudaibergen's behalf by his father, Kanat Aitbayev, the director of the DimashAli Creative Center.
Qudaibergen expressed his gratitude and respect for receiving the People's Favorite award, thanking the people of Kazakhstan who voted for him. In his acceptance speech, he also conveyed messages of gratitude and congratulations to the other nominees.
This is not the first time Qudaibergen has been recognised for his cultural contributions. He holds the title of People's Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan and has been awarded the Cultural Figure of the Year title four times. His most recent win was in 2025, with earlier accolades in 2020 and 2024.
Qudaibergen's achievements extend beyond the Cultural Figure of the Year category. In 2015, he won the Grand Prix at the Slavianski Bazaar, significantly raising his international profile. He was also officially named People’s Artist of Kyrgyzstan during the Meikin Asia festival at Issyk-Kul Lake.
More recently, in 2024, Qudaibergen won the National Award "Halyqtyn Suiktysy-2024" ("The People's Favorite-2024") alongside the Cultural Figure of the Year recognition. He also received prestigious awards such as Best Vocalist in Classical Music and Discovery of the Year at the Russian National Music Awards in 2025.
These accolades reflect Qudaibergen's status as a highly influential cultural figure, recognised for both his vocal achievements and contributions to contemporary music and culture. The People's Favorite award adds another feather to his cap, solidifying his position as a beloved figure in Kazakhstan and beyond.
The People's Favorite award, reported by dimashnews.com, is not specified to be a music-only award, indicating its wide-ranging influence and recognition of various fields. Despite the award ceremony not providing information about other winners in other categories, Qudaibergen's win is a testament to the public's admiration for his cultural contributions.
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