The Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Prof. Dr. Agussani, MAP, once again received the “SPS Sumut Awards 2024”.
This award was presented directly by the Chairman of SPS, H. Januar Primadi Ruswita, during the Awarding Night event on Friday night (14/11) at the Grand Mercure Hotel, Medan.
The SPS Award is given to figures who are considered to have consistently helped the media in carrying out its duties. This award has been received by the Rector of UMSU, Prof. Dr. Agussani, MAP, for the third time, first in 2020, then in 2022, and now.
Several figures who also received similar awards include the Acting Governor of North Sumatra, Agus Fatoni, the Commander of the I/BB Military Region, Major General Rio Firdianto, the North Sumatra Police Chief, Inspector General Pol Whisnu Hermawan Februanto, Members of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Musa Rajekshah, Sugiat Santoso, Rahmat Shah, Ewin Putra, the President Director of PDAM Tirtanadi, and other community leaders.
Awards were also given to the Candidate for South Tapanuli Regent, Gus Irawan, the Candidate for North Sumatra Governor, Bobby Nasution, and several other figures.
On the night of the award ceremony, UMSU Rector Prof. Dr. Agussani, MAP expressed his gratitude for the award given. He expressed that this third award feels special and serves as motivation to continue building cooperation with the media and press in North Sumatra.
“Thank you, may the collaboration between UMSU and the media and press continue to thrive in order to enhance education and the resources of the press in North Sumatra, and to support the media in carrying out their duty of disseminating quality information to the public,” he said.
The Chairman of SPS North Sumatra, Farianda Putra Sinik, emphasized that the awarding of recognition to figures in North Sumatra is carried out based on several criteria, primarily the consistency and commitment of these figures as public figures in supporting the media’s task of providing quality information.
“In the internal meeting of the SPS Sumut board, there was quite a lengthy debate to decide whether the proposed candidates were worthy of receiving the SPS award or not,” said Farianda, who is also the Chairman of PWI Sumut.
In addition to awards for prominent figures, SPS North Sumatra also presented awards to several print media in Medan. Awards were also given to 14 companies that have consistently supported the sustainability of the media.
On that occasion, the Acting (Pj) Governor of North Sumatra (Sumut) Agus Fatoni stated that the press plays a very important and strategic role in creating harmony and a conducive atmosphere among the people of Sumut. He expressed his appreciation to SPS Sumut for organizing the press dialogue and SPS Sumut Awards 2024.
