17th SATU Indonesia Awards 2026 Officially Launched, Championing the Spirit of "Connected in Action"

JAKARTA: The Semangat Astra Terpadu Untuk Indonesia Awards, better known as SATU Indonesia Awards, returns with renewed purpose. Beyond discovering inspirational young Indonesians, the program is committed to ensuring that every initiative born from it remains connected, continues to grow, and delivers a meaningful, far-reaching impact for the community.

The 17th SATU Indonesia Awards officially got underway with a kick-off event held on Wednesday (1/4), marking the start of the selection process to identify more young Indonesians whose initiatives and contributions are making a real difference. The kick-off also served as the platform to introduce "Connected in Action"; the official theme of the 17th SATU Indonesia Awards 2026.

"Through this theme, Astra wants to convey that the spirit of care among young people must be channeled into genuine collaboration and concrete action in order to create broader impact. We encourage every initiative to move beyond the ideation stage; to be developed and implemented sustainably, reaching communities even in the most remote villages. Because ultimately, lasting change comes from actions that are interconnected and strengthened together, for Indonesia today and in the future," said Astra Chief of Corporate Affairs Boy Kelana Soebroto.

This year, Astra is deepening the integration between two of its flagship social contribution programs: SATU Indonesia Awards and Desa Sejahtera Astra (Astra Prosperous Village). To date, SATU Indonesia Awards has produced 792 inspiring young changemakers contributing across the fields of Health, Education, Environment, Entrepreneurship, and Technology. Meanwhile, Desa Sejahtera Astra has developed 1,533 villages across 35 provinces throughout Indonesia.

Through this collaboration, Astra is encouraging SATU Indonesia Awards recipients to serve as local champions in supporting the development of Desa Sejahtera Astra, ensuring that the initiatives driven by these agents of change deliver broader and more sustainable social impact for communities across the country.

AstraTalks: 17th SATU Indonesia Awards 2026

The kick-off event also featured AstraTalks, an inspiring panel discussion bringing together 17th SATU Indonesia Awards 2026 jury member and Faculty of Medicine lecturer at the University of Indonesia Prof. Nila Moeloek; 2013 SATU Indonesia Awards recipient and Desa Sejahtera Astra Facilitator for Mekanira, Purbalingga, Central Java, Rizki Dwi Rahmawan; and Astra Head of Brand Communications Yudha Prasetya.

The discussion aimed to inspire more young people to play an active role in building a better Indonesia.

Since its inaugural edition in 2010, SATU Indonesia Awards has grown consistently year on year. By 2025, total registrations had reached 17,708 participants. In its ongoing mission to identify the nation's most inspiring young leaders, Astra continues to collaborate with Tempo, Antara, Kumparan, IDN Times, and Young On Top.

The jury panel for the 17th SATU Indonesia Awards 2026 is as follows:

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

2. Prof. Fasli Jalal (Rector of YARSI University and Professor at the Graduate School of Jakarta State University)

3. Ir. Tri Mumpuni (Founder, Institute for Business and People's Economy)

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

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

6. Dian Sastrowardoyo (Arts Advocate and Founder, Yayasan Dian Sastrowardoyo)

7. Billy Boen (Founder, Young On Top)

8. Raline Shah (Special Staff to the Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Republic of Indonesia)

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

10. Windy Riswantyo (Head of Corporate Communications, Astra)

 

Terms and conditions for 17th SATU Indonesia Awards 2026 recipients are as follows:

1. The program must be initiated by an individual or a group.

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

3. The initiator or group leader (one person) will serve as the sole representative of the initiative and may not be substituted.

4. The program must be original.

5. The program must not be affiliated with any company, foundation, or institution.

6. The program must have been running for a minimum of one year.

7. The registered program must not have previously received any benefit from the Astra Group.

8. The registered program must not have previously received any national or international award.

9. The registered program must demonstrate the potential and/or readiness to be replicated and/or integrated into the Desa Sejahtera Astra program.

10. Applicants must not be employees of the Astra Group or partners of SATU Indonesia Awards.

11. Individuals may register themselves or nominate others who meet the SATU Indonesia Awards eligibility criteria.

SATU Indonesia Awards recipients are entitled to a development grant of Rp65 million, along with a mentoring program from Astra designed to strengthen their leadership capabilities and the sustainability of their initiatives. Their initiatives will subsequently be integrated into the Desa Sejahtera Astra program.

Astra's enduring commitment to discovering the next generation of changemakers aligns with its vision of Prospering Together with the Nation, as well as its support for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Indonesia.

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For further information, please contact:
Windy Riswantyo
Head of Corporate Communications
PT Astra International Tbk
Phone. 021-508-43-888

 

About Astra
Astra is one of Indonesia’s largest public companies, with 321 subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associate entities, and more than 190,000 employees. The company’s diversified business model creates synergies and opportunities across various industrial sectors, including Automotive & Mobility, Financial Services, Heavy Equipment, Mining, Construction & Energy, Agribusiness, Infrastructure, Information Technology, and Property. Astra has a sustainability framework that includes the Astra 2030 Sustainability Aspirations to guide the Group’s transition toward becoming a more sustainable company by 2030 and beyond. Astra aims to strengthen the resilience of the Indonesian economy while supporting an inclusive and prosperous society.

Astra has a strong track 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. Established in 2010, the Astra's Semangat Astra Terpadu Untuk (SATU) Indonesia Awards program has recognized 792 young Indonesians at the national and provincial levels. 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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