Hero of Labour of Kazakhstan

Hero of Labour of Kazakhstan (Kazakh: Қазақстанның Еңбек Ері, romanized: Qazaqstannyñ Eñbek Erı) is one of the highest titles of Kazakhstan, awarded for notable achievements in the economic and social development of the country. Recipients of the award are also awarded the Order of Otan. The award was established on 1 December 2008 and first awarded on 16 December 2008 after a presidential decree on 5 December. Not to be confused with the Order of Labor Glory, it is the successor of the Soviet title Hero of Socialist Labour and the civil variant of the Hero of Kazakhstan award.