# Ahilik Year awards in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ahilik-year-awards-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-09-15T08:46:37.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

During the 39th Ahilik Week celebrations in mid-September, various individuals in Turkey were honored with the ‘Ahisi of the Year’ title, recognizing excellence in the Ahilik tradition of professional ethics and vocational training.

In Konya, Mehmet Güneş was named the recipient of the award. Following this, in the Zonguldak province, motor mechanic Hidayet Kışlalı was selected by a provincial jury for the same honor. Kışlalı was recognized for a 45-year career in which he trained over 20 apprentices to master status.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Hidayet Kışlalı named Ahisi of the Year in Zonguldak

Motor mechanic Hidayet Kışlalı has been named ‘Ahisi of the Year’ in Zonguldak, Turkey, honoring his 45-year career and his mentorship of over 20 apprentices in the Devrek district.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hidayet-klal-named-ahisi-of-the-year-in-zonguldak

### 2026-09-12: Konya's Mehmet Güneş named Turkey’s Ahi of the Year

Mehmet Güneş from Konya has been named Turkey’s ‘Ahi of the Year,’ marking a continued streak of professional excellence for the region in the Ahilik tradition.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konyas-mehmet-gne-named-turkeys-ahi-of-the-year

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