Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again earned recognition in the field of public relations at the 2025 Anugerah Humas Indonesia/AHI (Indonesian Public Relations Awards), themed “Accountable Communication and Public Information Transparency for an Advanced Indonesia.”
At the prestigious event held in Surabaya on Sep. 29, UGM won the Silver Winner in the categories of Most Innovative Public Information Service and Government Public Relations Program.
In addition, Hestining Kurniastuti, Head of the Public Relations Working Group, received the Bronze Winner in the Kartini Humas Indonesia category. These achievements reflect UGM’s commitment to fostering accountable, transparent, and impactful public communication.
UGM Secretary Dr. Andi Sandi Antonius Tabusassa Tonralipu, expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the university’s achievements at this year’s AHI.
“This accomplishment shows that public relations at UGM not only serve to convey information but also play a strategic role in maintaining accountability, building public trust, and strengthening the university’s reputation,” said Dr. Tonralipu on Friday (Oct. 10).
He added that this success serves as a motivation for all members of the academic community to continuously strengthen the role of communication within the institution to remain relevant in a changing era. The award, he said, aligns with UGM’s commitment to ensuring transparent, open, and responsive university governance.
“Through enhanced communication strategies and stronger synergy among work units, UGM is determined to maintain public trust while affirming its position as an informative university that adapts to advances in communication and technology,” he explained.
According to Dr. Tonralipu, UGM’s achievements at the 2025 Indonesian Public Relations Awards reaffirm that public relations serve not only as information providers but also as bridges that foster harmonious relationships between the university and society.
This success is expected to serve as a strong foundation for UGM to develop more adaptive and impact-driven public relations practices. With a spirit of collaboration and innovation, UGM remains committed to upholding public trust and strengthening its reputation as an institution of integrity with global competitiveness.
The 2025 AHI recorded a high level of participation, with 198 entries from 59 institutions across Indonesia. The judging panel selected 110 winners from 43 institutions, including UGM, which proudly took home three awards.
This achievement positions UGM among the higher education institutions with the strongest public relations ethos in Indonesia, underscoring its consistent commitment to transparent and informative communication with the public.
Author: Ika Agustine
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
Post-editor: Rajendra Arya
Photographer: Donnie Trisfian