In 1998, Boris Kubaev was included in the World Encyclopedia under the section "Most Renowned Leaders." That same year, he was named Man of the Year in the United States.
While heading the Institute for Personnel Retraining and Advanced Training (IPPKK) at KNU, Boris Kubaev patented an invention related to the methodology and automation of processes in higher education.
On October 29, 2001, he was awarded the Nobel Laureate V. Leontief Gold Medal for outstanding research in the field of market economics.
2017 – "Kyrgyz Tili" Medal for significant contribution to the development of the state language of the Kyrgyz Republic – National Commission on the State Language under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic
– "Delovaya Auditoriya" (Business Audience) Award – Social Project of the Year 2017, Moscow, Russian Federation
2018 – "Honorary Citizen of the Eurasian Union of States" Order from the International Committee on Public Awards and Titles, Moscow, Russian Federation
2019 – "Responsibility and Nobility" Public Award, Moscow, Russian Federation
2020 – "Rector of the Year" Award from the national multidisciplinary public magazine "Zhetigen," Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
2021 – "Pride of the Nation" Medal from the *Kyrgyz Tuusu* newspaper for contribution to the country's development, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
2022 – "Hero of Independence" Order and Award from the national multidisciplinary public magazine "Zhetigen," Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
2022 – "Person of the Year" People's Award, Moscow, Russia
2023 – "Pride of the Eurasian Union of States" Badge for outstanding results and significant contribution to the economic and social development of a Eurasian Economic Union member state, Moscow, Russia
– Title of Honorary Professor of the J. Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University (KGNU)
– "Sacred Language" Public Award from the "Kyrgyz Language" national society, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
– Certificates of Honor from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Bishkek City Council, and others.