2011 Australian Alumni Award Winners Announced

Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, Greg Moriarty congratulated the winners of the 4th Australian Alumni Awards announced on 11 June 2011 in Jakarta.

“I am delighted to celebrate the 4th Australian Alumni Awards, an event that recognises outstanding achievements by a remarkable group of Indonesians in their chosen fields. It is a rewarding experience for me to see so many Indonesians return from their studies in Australia and make significant contributions to Indonesia’s progress,” said Ambassador Moriarty.

The winners in 2011, decided by an independent panel of fellow alumni, are:

Australian Alumni Award for Excellence in Education: Dr. Muhammad Zuhdi
Australian Alumni Award for Research and Innovation: Professor Endang Sukara
Australian Alumni Award for Sustainable Economic and Social Development: Dr. Ahmad Agus Setiawan
Australian Alumni Award for Culture and the Arts: Ms. Kestity A. Pringgoharjono
Australian Alumni Award for Journalism and Media: Ms. Valerina Daniel
Australian Alumni Award for Excellence in National Defence: Marsdya TNI Eris Herryanto
Australian Alumni Award for Excellence in National Security: Laksdya TNI Y. Didik Heru Purnomo
Australian Alumni Award for Entrepreneurship: Ms. Ligwina Poerwo-Hananto
Australian Alumni Award for Business Leadership: Ms. Amalia Fahmi
Outstanding Young Alumni Award: Ms. Kamila Andini

The Distinguished Alumni Award was awarded to Vice President Prof. Dr. Boediono and Vice Trade Minister Mahendra Siregar

The Australian Alumni Awards acknowledges the contributions to Indonesia’s progress made by tens of thousands of Indonesians who have studied at Australian schools, universities and technical colleges. More than 300 people attended the event with performances by Nengah & Nanda.

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