15 Years of SATU Indonesia Awards: Together, Create, Sustainable

JAKARTA: The year 2024 marks the 15th anniversary of the Semangat Astra Terpadu Untuk (SATU) Indonesia Awards. It began with the small steps of the younger generation making significant changes in their communities. Now, consistently and sustainably, it continues to attract and recognize the nation’s inspirational youth who contribute to sustainable development in Indonesia.

SATU Indonesia is a concrete effort by Astra Group to actively participate in and contribute to improving the quality of Indonesian society through integrated works, ideas, and creations, providing added value for the nation’s progress. Astra has organized the SATU Indonesia Awards every year since 2010.

Astra officially kicked off the 15th SATU Indonesia Awards 2024, themed “Together, Create, Sustainable”, with a ceremony held at Menara Astra, Jakarta, today (3/4). SATU Indonesia Awards is a form of Astra’s appreciation for the young people throughout Indonesia who unite to build the nation by bringing positive impact to the community through five fields: Health, Education, Environment, Entrepreneurship, and Technology.

“SATU Indonesia Awards is a manifestation of Astra’s commitment ‘To be an Asset to the Nation’, as stated in the first point of the Astra Catur Dharma philosophy. It is also in line with Astra’s 67-year journey in achieving its mission to prosper with the nation. We hope to increasingly attract and recognize the nation’s inspirational youth who are passionate about building the country together, creating, and sustainability for today and the future of Indonesia,” said Astra Chief of Corporate Affairs Riza Deliansyah.

Today’s Kick-off event of the 15th SATU Indonesia Awards 2024 was packed with meaning, featuring an inspirational talk Astratalk with the SATU Indonesia Awards Judge and People- Centered Business and Economic Institute Founder Ir. Tri Mumpuni; SATU Indonesia Awards Judge and Astra Head of Environment and Social Responsibility Diah Suran Febrianti; and the 14th SATU Indonesia Awards 2023 Recipient in the Group Category Rengkuh Banyu Mahandaru, who shared an inspirational story about his work as an Environmental Champion Utilizing Palm Frond Waste.

“Sustainability is not only about responsibility but also about unlocking unlimited potential. By integrating innovation and conservation, we can create a better and prosperous future for all,” said Rengkuh during the Astratalk session.

 

The Momentum of the 15th SATU Indonesia Awards 2024

SATU Indonesia Awards 2024 holds special significance for Astra as it marks the fifteenth year of the awards. It has been a long and meaningful journey in recognizing young people who work quietly to bring a positive impact to their communities.

This year’s SATU Indonesia Awards are presented with a new spirit by merging group and individual categories in the fields of Health, Education, Environment, Entrepreneurship, and Technology.

In addition, to further enrich the assessment process in the search for inspirational young figures this year, the SATU Indonesia Awards invited an inspirational figure, Artist Raline Shah, to be a guest judge.

 

Jury

The judges for the 15th SATU Indonesia Awards 2024 are:

1. Prof. Nila Moeloek (Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia),
2. Prof. Emil Salim (Lecturer at the Environmental Science Postgraduate Program, University of Indonesia),
3. Prof. Fasli Jalal (Rector of YARSI University and Professor at State University of Jakarta Postgraduate),
4. Ir. Tri Mumpuni (Founder of People-Centered Business and Economic Institute),
5. Onno W. Purbo Ph.D. (Information Technology Expert),
6. Arif Zulkifli (President Director of PT Tempo Inti Media Tbk),
7. Dian Sastrowardoyo (Artist),
8. Billy Boen (Young On Top Founder),
9. Boy Kelana Soebroto (Astra Head of Corporate Communications),
10. Diah Suran Febrianti (Astra Head of Environment & Social Responsibility),
11. Raline Shah (Artist).

In its quest to find the nation’s inspirational youth, Astra collaborates with Tempo, Antara, Kumparan, IDN Times, and Young On Top. In 2023, the SATU Indonesia Awards had 14,997 applicants, an increase of 11.4% from 2022.

 

The terms and conditions of the 15th SATU Indonesia Awards 2024 are as follows:

1. Program initiated by an individual or group.
2. The initiator or group leader must be no older than 35 years at the time of registration.
3. The activity must be original.
4. The activity must have been running for at least one year.
5. The registered activity must not have previously received assistance from Astra Group.
6. The registered activity must not have previously received national/international awards.
7. The proposed activity must align with sustainability aspects, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG).
8. The applicant must not be an Astra Group or SATU Indonesia Awards Partners employee.
9. Applicants can register themselves or others who meet the SATU Indonesia Awards requirements.

Each winner of the SATU Indonesia Awards will receive an activity grant of Rp65 million and assistance. They will also have the opportunity to collaborate in Kampung Berseri Astra or Desa Sejahtera Astra. Registration opens from today, March 4, 2024, until August 4, 2024. More information about the SATU Indonesia Awards can be accessed at www.astra.co.id.

 

For further information, please contact:

Boy Kelana Soebroto

Head of Corporate Communications

PT Astra International Tbk

Ph. 021-508-43-888

 

About Astra:

Astra is one of Indonesia’s largest public companies, comprising 283 subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associate companies, supported by over 200,000 employees. The company’s diversified business model creates synergies and opportunities across industry sectors, including Automotive, Financial Services, Heavy Equipment, Mining, Construction & Energy, Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Logistics, Information Technology, and Property.

The company has a new sustainability framework that contains Astra 2030 Sustainability Aspirations to guide Astra Group’s transition journey to be a more sustainable business by 2030 and beyond. Astra wishes to contribute to strengthening the resilience of the Indonesian economy that supports an inclusive and prosperous society.

Astra has a strong record of public and social contributions through four pillars: health, education, environment, and entrepreneurship, as well as nine foundations that contribute to Indonesia’s economic growth while supporting an inclusive and prosperous society.

Implemented for the first time in 2010, the Semangat Astra Terpadu Untuk (SATU) Indonesia Awards program has recognized the contributions of 657 young Indonesians– 92 national-level recipients and 565 provincial-level recipients–across each of these focus areas. The SATU Indonesia Awards program is integrated with Astra’s wide range of community activities through 194 Kampung Berseri Astra and 1,196 Desa Sejahtera Astra initiatives in 37 provinces throughout Indonesia.

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