From 13 to 15 November 2024, the National Professional Excellence Competition in Culture and the Arts was held in Taraz, hosted by the Zhambyl Higher Humanitarian College named after Abai. The event brought together educators from technical, vocational, and post-secondary institutions.

Shamshiyev A.Sh., a teacher of specialized disciplines in “Choreographic Arts” (specialty code 02150700) from the Academy of Choreography College, participated in the competition. By the end of the National Competition, he was awarded the Grand Prix.