An essay competition on the topic “National values ​​​​are a mirror of the nation’s spirituality” was held at the Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute. In accordance with the letter of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation No. 01/15-243 dated January 29, 2025, an essay competition on the topic “National values ​​​​are a mirror of the nation’s spirituality” was held at the Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute as part of the National Values ​​​​Month. National values ​​​​are not only a legacy left by our ancestors, but also a sacred treasure that must be passed on to future generations. They help us understand who we are, preserve our national identity and lead us towards progress. Qualities such as respect for parents, respect for teachers, hospitality, kindness, honesty and patriotism form the basis of our values. The competition was opened by the Head of the Department of Youth Work, Spirituality and Education M.Kholbekova and started the competition. Talented students from all faculties participated in the competition. At the end of the competition, the students' creative works were presented by the members of the working group.