The Person of 2005

On January 5, 2006, the National Hero Chingiz Mustafayev Foundation and the ANS Group of Companies announced Mehriban Aliyeva ‘The Person of 2005' for her services to the development of the education system in the country, protection of the national and cultural heritage, the works she has done for a positive image of Azerbaijan in the world, high-level organization and holding of the 27th World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship in Azerbaijan, as well as her philanthropic activity.

On January 31, 2006, a ceremony of presenting 'The Person of 2005' Award to Mehriban Aliyeva took place in the large ceremonies hall of Park Inn Hotel in Baku.