16th SATU Indonesia Awards 2025, Networking the Young Generation in Manado City

MANADO, NORTH SULAWESI: As the registration period for the 16th Semangat Astra Terpadu Untuk (SATU) Indonesia Awards 2025 nears its conclusion, Astra visited the city of Manado, North Sulawesi, today, June 13, to engage and encourage inspirational youth across the region to participate in this program. Manado marks the final stop in the 16th SATU Indonesia Awards 2025 roadshow, following earlier events in Papua and Bangka Belitung.

The event was attended by Acting Assistant II for Economic Affairs and Development of the North Sulawesi Provincial Secretariat Christian Talumepa, S.H., M.H., who shared an encouraging message for the youth of Manado to continuously contribute positively to the nation.

“Astra’s consistent recognition of young individuals who have contributed in various fields is expected to inspire regional youth to remain committed and driven to become outstanding, competitive, and active participants in advancing the nation,” Christian Talumepa said.

“Astra initiated the SATU Indonesia Awards program to appreciate young Indonesians who have played a role in fostering sustainable living through contributions in health, education, the environment, entrepreneurship, and technology. This program aims to motivate and inspire the younger generation to make meaningful impacts in building a sustainable life for today and the future of Indonesia,” said Astra Chief of Corporate Affairs Boy Kelana Soebroto.

The event featured an inspirational talk session themed “Uniting Efforts, Creating Impact”, which presented several SATU Indonesia Awards 2025 judges, including Ir. Tri Mumpuni, Founder of the People-Centered Economic and Business Institute; Onno W. Purbo, Ph.D., IT Expert; and Dian Sastrowardoyo, Artist and Founder of the Dian Sastrowardoyo Foundation; as well as 2017 SATU Indonesia Awards Recipient in Education, Jamaluddin. These esteemed speakers shared their inspirational stories with the attending audience.

In its effort to discover inspiring young individuals, Astra has partnered with Tempo, Antara, Kumparan, IDN Times, and Young on Top. In 2024, the number of SATU Indonesia Award applicants reached 16,775 — an 11.8% increase from the previous year.

Each awardee will receive an activity grant of Rp65 million, program development support, and opportunities to collaborate with over 1,500 Desa Sejahtera Astra and Kampung Berseri Astra across 35 Indonesian provinces. 

Registration for the 16th SATU Indonesia Awards 2025 is open from February 28 to July 28, 2025. For more information and to register, please visit www.astra.co.id.

 

The Panel of Judges for the 16th SATU Indonesia Awards 2025 includes:

1. Prof. Nila Moeloek (Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia),

2. Prof. Emil Salim (Lecturer, Environmental Sciences Postgraduate Program, University of Indonesia),

3. Prof. Fasli Jalal (Rector, YARSI University & Professor, Postgraduate Program, State University of Jakarta),

4. Ir. Tri Mumpuni (Founder, People-Centered Economic and Business Institute),

5. Onno W. Purbo, Ph.D. (Information Technology Expert),

6. Arif Zulkifli (President Director, PT Tempo Inti Media Tbk),

7. Dian Sastrowardoyo (Artist & Founder, Dian Sastrowardoyo Foundation),

8. Billy Boen (Founder, Young on Top),

9. Boy Kelana Soebroto (Chief of Corporate Affairs, Astra),

10. Diah Suran Febrianti (Head of Environment & Social Responsibility, Astra),

11. Raline Shah (Special Staff to the Minister of Communication and Digital of Indonesia)

 

Eligibility criteria for the 16th SATU Indonesia Awards 2025:

1. Programs must be initiated by an individual or a group.

2. The initiator or group leader must be no older than 35 years at the time of registration.

3. The initiator or group leader (one person) will serve as the official representative and cannot be replaced.

4. Activities must be original.

5. Activities/programs must not be affiliated with any corporations, foundations, or other institutions.

6. Activities must have been running for at least one year.

7. Activities must not have previously benefited from any Astra Group support.

8. Activities must not have previously received national or international awards.

9. Activities must align with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sustainability aspects.

10. Employees of Astra Group or SATU Indonesia Awards partners are not eligible.

11. Applicants may submit on behalf of themselves or nominate others who meet the SATU Indonesia Awards criteria.

Astra’s continued commitment to empowering and recognizing the active role of Indonesia’s younger generation in achieving sustainable national development—for today and the future of Indonesia—is in line with its mission to prosper with the nation while supporting Indonesia’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

 

For further information, please contact:

Putri Permatasari
Head of Media Relations
PT Astra International Tbk
Telp. 021-508-43-888

 

About Astra:

Astra is one of Indonesia’s largest public companies, comprising 301 subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associate companies, supported by more than 190,000 employees. The company’s diversified business model creates synergies and opportunities across industry sectors including automotive & mobility, financial services, heavy equipment, mining construction and energy, agribusiness, infrastructure, information technology, and property. The company has a new sustainability framework which includes Astra’s 2030 Sustainability Aspirations. It will guide Astra in the transition journey to be a more sustainable business by 2030 and beyond. Astra wishes to contribute to the strength and resilience of the Indonesian economy while supporting an inclusive and prosperous society.

Astra has a strong record of public and social contributions through four pillars, which consist of health, education, environment, and entrepreneurship as well as nine foundations to contribute to the growth of the Indonesian economy while encouraging a more inclusive and prosperous society. Established in 2010, Astra’s Semangat Astra Terpadu Untuk (SATU) Indonesia Awards program, has recognised the contribution of 726 young Indonesians at the national and provincial level across the nation. The SATU Indonesia Awards program is integrated with Astra’s wide range of community activities through more than 1,500 Desa Sejahtera Astra and Kampung Berseri Astra in 35 provinces throughout Indonesia.

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