2,364 Works Participated, Pertamina Announces 19 National Winners of AJP 2021
Jakarta, December 19, 2021 – Pertamina announced the 19 national winners of the 2021 Pertamina Jurnalistik Award (AJP) virtually on Saturday, December 18, 2021.
The AJP 2021 winners from the six categories have gone through a rigorous selection process from thousands of entries. It was assessed in stages, starting from the Territory to the National Jury.
Pertamina also announced the winner of the Best of The Best AJP 2021 won by Qodrat Al Qadri, the photographer Analisadaily from the Territory of Northern Sumatra (Sumbagut).
At AJP 2021, Pertamina, for the first time, gave appreciation to 60 potential journalists from all categories.
The Best of The Best winner is entitled to a cash prize of IDR 50 million. The first-place winners at the national level for each category won IDR 20 million, the 2nd place winners are each entitled to IDR 15 million, and the 3rd place winners are each entitled to IDR 10 million.
Journalists with potentials receive prizes of IDR 1.5 million each. All prize taxes are borne to Pertamina.
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Pertamina noted that the work of AJP 2021 participants has increased compared to last year, even compared to before Covid-19. AJP 2021 participants recorded 2,364 works originating from 10 territories namely Sumbagut, Central Sumatra, South Sumatra, West Java (JBB), Central Java (JBT), East Java, Bali and Nusa Tenggara (Jatimbalinus), Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku-Papua and DKI Jakarta.
President Director of Pertamina Nicke Widyawati expressed appreciation and congratulations to the winners of AJP 2021. AJP 2021 is part of a series of Pertamina's 64th Anniversary, its second year held virtually.
"I give high appreciation to media personnel throughout Indonesia who are very enthusiastic about participating and being part of AJP 2021. The pandemic has not dampened the creativity and productivity of all of my friends to keep up the enthusiasm to follow and be part of AJP, " said Nicke.
Nicke added, as a state-owned enterprise and a world-class energy company, Pertamina is always required to be at the forefront of encouraging national economic growth. On the other hand, Pertamina must also be in line with the global oil and gas business trend, which is invigorating the energy transition towards renewable energy, clean energy, and environmentally friendly.
"Although we are still facing a pandemic, Pertamina continues to carry out its task of distributing energy throughout the country to ensure energy availability so that the development movement and the economy continue to grow," added Nicke.
AJP 2021, continued Nicke, cannot be separated from Pertamina's desire and commitment to encourage media personnel to produce quality journalistic works and encourage the public to realize national energy resilience, independence, and sovereignty is our shared responsibility.
"To our media colleagues who won at AJP 2021, we convey our appreciation and congratulations. For those who have not had the chance, keep up the spirit and continue to produce brilliant works! Welcome to AJP 2022," said Nicke.
President Commissioner of Pertamina, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, expressed his appreciation and congratulations for the successful implementation of AJP 2021.
"Congratulations to all the winners, continue to work together to realize national energy resilience, independence, and sovereignty," said Basuki.
Basuki added, for Pertamina, media coverage has two interrelated sides. First, the publication of Pertamina's performance to the public in managing and distributing energy to all corners of the country. Second, to control the movement and dynamics of Pertamina so that it remains on the track as a state-owned enterprise and a world-class energy company.
"Thank you to the Jury who have worked professionally, objectively, and independently. It is hoped that they will continue to encourage quality journalistic work," added Basuki.
The following are the AJP 2021 national winners, and for further information on territorial winners and potential journalists, you can access www.pertamina.com.
- Printed Media Category
- 1st Place: Euis Rita Hartati (Investor Daily) - Subholding Jadikan Pertamina Lebih Fokus dan Efisien
- 2nd Place : Rendi Fadillah (Sumatera Ekspres) - Mengalirkan Energi Sampai Jauh
- 3rd Place : Lilik Darmawan (Media Indonesia) - Era Penuh Harapan Di Dusun Bondan
- Online Media Category
- 1st Place : Truly Okto Hasudungan Purba (Tribun Medan) - Memanen Energi Bersih di Sei Mangkei, Arus Listrik Pun Kini Lebih Stabil
- 2nd Place : Rio Indrawan (dunia-energi.com) - Merah Putih di Bumi Rokan
- 3rd Place: Anggun Puspitoningrum (IDN Times) - Cerita Di Tengah Samudra, dari yang Mengantar Energi Tanpa Henti
- Radio Category
- 1st Place : Salma Amin (RRI Nunukan) - Energi Menembus Batas Negeri
- 2nd Place : Setyo Nuryanto (Radio Trijaya FM) - Kala Pertamina Berkibar di Mancanegara
- 3rd Place : Moh. Henri Prasetiyo (Radio Elshinta Semarang) - Pertamina Harapan Mewujudkan Langit Biru
- Television Category
- 1st Place : Danang Wisanggeni & Pebro Arta Sinaga (CNN Indonesia) - Uji Coba Bio Avtur Buatan Indonesia
- 2nd Place : Ramaluddin (Kompas TV Sulawesi) - Keadilan Energi Untuk Warga Di Pelosok Sulawesi –
- 3rd Place : Bayu Nur Sasongko (NET. TV) - Listrik Mandiri di Dusun Bondan yang Tidak Punya Akses Jalan Darat
- Photo Essay Category
- 1st Place : Qodrat Al Qadri (analisadaily) - Kisah Michael, Dari Pemburu Koin Hingga Membirukan Dapur Warga Samosir
- 2nd Place: Dhana Kencana (IDN Times) - Indonesia Sehat Dari Bright Gas Pertamina
- 3rd Place : Reny Sri Ayu (Harian Kompas Sulawesi) - Jalan Berliku Bbm Satu Harga
- CSR/UMKM Pertamina Category
- 1st Place : Mhd Febrinanda Primadana, Vandi Saputra, Yogi Prayana (DAAI TV Medan) - Bersama Menembus Keterbatasan
- 2nd Place: Haryo Ristamaji (Radio Elshinta) - Lentera Semangat Perubahan Di Desa Lampegan
- 3rd Place : Zefanya Sara Sulistio dan Ahmad Safeii Maarif (Metro TV Biro Makassar) - Asa Pendidikan Bagi Anak Pesisir, Cahaya Perubahan Dari Gerbang Timur Indonesia.**