IPB University Wins Second Place in Sustainability Category at PR Excellence Awards 2026
IPB University secured second place in the Sustainability PR Program category at the 2026 PERHUMAS Public Relations Excellence Awards (PREA). The award was presented during the 2026 Indonesian Public Relations Convention (KHI) at Sumaryo Grand Ballroom, The Sunan Hotel Solo, Surakarta, on (10/17).
In the Sustainability PR Program category, PT MRT Jakarta took first place, while PT PLN (Persero) UIP3B Kalimantan secured third place. The judging process for PREA 2026 was conducted online on September 29–30, 2026.
Rector of IPB University, Dr Alim Setiawan Slamet, expressed his appreciation for this achievement. According to him, the award serves as encouragement to continue developing initiatives that connect the role of higher education institutions with community needs.
“This achievement motivates IPB University to continue developing programs that benefit the community. We hope this achievement will contribute to strengthening collaboration, optimizing local potential, and promoting sustainable village development,” he said.
Meanwhile, Director of Strategic Partnership, Communication, and Marketing at IPB University, Dr Alfian Helmi, said the recognition also provided an opportunity to strengthen communication about the institution’s programs and their impact.
“We want to ensure that communication about IPB University’s programs goes beyond simply reporting activities and also conveys their values, processes, and benefits. Through relevant, impact-driven communication, the public can gain a more comprehensive understanding of the contributions made by higher education institutions,” he said.
Addressing Public Relations Challenges
The 2026 Indonesian Public Relations Convention took place on October 17–18 under the theme “Public Relations as a National Strength: Weaving Trust, Moving Indonesia Forward.” This annual event, organized by the Indonesian Public Relations Association (PERHUMAS), brought together public relations practitioners, academics, communication leaders, and stakeholders from various sectors.
Speakers included Vice Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria, Vice Minister of Home Affairs Bima Arya Sugiarto, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to the People’s Republic of China and Mongolia Djauhari Oratmangun, and Vice Mayor of Surakarta Astrid Widayani. Various discussions addressed sustainability, public relations integrity in the age of artificial intelligence, disinformation, and efforts to strengthen public trust. (Fj) (IAAS/HRD)
