The ceremony of awarding the winners of the contest among young scientists, held jointly by the Academy of Sciences and the Central Council of Magtymguly Youth Organization took place in the conference hall of the Oguzkhan University of Engineering and Technology. More than a thousand young scientists presented their projects and theoretical research in the field of natural sciences and humanities. Special attention is paid to such areas as nanotechnology, energy, biotechnology, molecular biology, agriculture, ecology and genetics, information and communication systems, computer technology, modern production of medical and pharmaceutical products, and an innovative digital economy. The expert jury determined 46 winners of the competition on the basis of several criteria: the theoretical significance of the submitted works, scientific novelty, relevance from the point of view of practical implementation and prospects for implementation in production. The jury elected 46 winners of the contest on the basis of several criteria: the theoretical significance of the submitted works, scientific novelty, relevance in terms of practical implementation and prospects for implementation in production. Government officials, the heads of ministries and departments, higher educational institutions, as well as scientists, representatives of public organizations, university professors and students, doctoral students and graduate students of the Academy of Sciences attended the awarding ceremony. The works of the winners of the contest will be published in the book “Steps in the Science of Young Scientists”, published by the Central Council of Magtymguly Youth Organization.