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Australian Alumni Awards 2008

It is estimated that there are more than 30,000 Australian alumni living and working in Indonesia today. Many of the Australian alumni are high achievers and leaders in their field. They include Ministers of State, successful entrepreneurs, academics and researchers, fashion and furniture designers and popular musical talents.
Tommy Tjokro and Dian Krishna - MCs for the Alumni Awards 2008

Tommy Tjokro and Dian Krishna - MCs for the Alumni Awards 2008


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Kang Guru's Australian Alumni Awards 2008 Compilation CD brings together just a very few of the thousands of Australian Alumni who have returned to Indonesia from Australia and who have spoken to Kang Guru over the past 5 years. To order a copy FREE from Kang Guru

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 By joining OzMate, you will be able to get in touch with friends, to build new networks, to get news on upcoming events, and to find job opportunities. OzMate is an Australian Government initiative.

OzMate is the online networking community exclusive to Indonesians who have studied in Australia, or been a part of exchange programs such as AIYEP or the Muslim Exchange program, or who have been recipients of awards such as Australian scholarships inc. Australian Development Scholarships, Australian Partnership Awards, Endeavour and Australian Leadership Awards. Members of Ikatan Alumni Australia (IKAMA) are also welcome to join OzMate.

 

 

 

Australian Alumni Awards 2008

Media Release - 14 January 2008
Australian Education Centre

The Australian Alumni Awards 2008 aim to recognise outstanding talent, achievements and contributions made by Australian alumni living and working in Indonesia today.

It is estimated that there are more than 30,000 Australian alumni living and working in Indonesia today. Many of the Australian alumni are high achievers and leaders in their field. They include Ministers of State, successful entrepreneurs, academics and researchers, fashion designers, furniture designer and popular musical talents.

Australian remains the most popular study destination for Indonesians who study overseas, with about a third of all Indonesians studying overseas choosing Australia.

Winners of the Australian Alumni Awards will be announced at the Australian Alumni Awards Dinner on Saturday 16 February 2008. For further information about the awards and nominations, or to nominate an Australian alumnus please visit OZMATE

 

Media Release - 4 February 2008
Finalists Selected for Oz Alumni Awards

Some of Indonesia’s greatest talents in business, government, research, the arts and media are among the finalists announced by the Embassy over the weekend for the Australian Alumni Awards 2008.

The inaugural alumni awards, to be conferred at a gala dinner in Jakarta on Saturday 16 February, have been designed to recognise the outstanding talent, achievements and contributions to Indonesia by the more than 30,000 Indonesians who have attended Australian schools, universities and technical colleges.

The Embassy received over one hundred nominations for the seven award categories from universities, employers and peers for high-achieving Australian Alumni across a variety of fields.

Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Bill Farmer, who described the annual awards as a “great way to celebrate the success of our former students”, said he was delighted with the calibre of nominations received, as reflected in the high quality field of finalists in each of the award categories.

Among the short-listed nominees are Lippo Group Deputy Chairman James Riady (Entrepreneurship category), Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Dr Boediono and LIPI Deputy Chair Dewi Fortuna Anwar (Economic and Social Development), Trans7 CEO Wishnutama and Metro TV anchor Meutya Hafid (Journalism and Media), leading fashion designer Sally Koeswanto (Creativity and Design), and Research and Technology Minister Dr Kusmayanto Kadiman (Research and Innovation).

Nokia Siemens executive Donny Gunadi, said he was delighted to have been recognised as a finalist in the business leadership category. “Spending 13 years studying and working in Australia has allowed me to build leadership qualities that I am now able to dedicate to the Indonesian telecommunications industry,” he said.

Dr Ines Atmosukarto, Executive Director and Chief Scientific Officer for biotech firm Lipotek Pty Ltd, said she felt “deeply honoured” to have been short-listed for the Research and Innovation Award. “My association with Australia has definitely played a very important role in my life, and being an Australian Alumni has opened up many opportunities for me,” she said.

Lipotek is currently involved in preparing the clinical trial of a novel immunotherapy for cancer in Canberra, with some of the testing to be done in Indonesia. It is also promoting RI-Australian collaborations for the research and development of novel vaccines.

Ligwina Poerwa-Hananto, CEO of Quantum Magna Financial and a finalist in the Entrepreneurship category, said she hoped the awards would encourage more Australian Alumni in Indonesia to start their own business.

“It is about time that we change the way we think about money,” she said. “It doesn’t just come to you; you need to be creative in finding new ways to make money. Being an entrepreneur helps change your outlook.”

The winners will be announced at the Australian Alumni Awards Dinner on 16 February 2008 at the Shangri-La Hotel. All Australian Alumni in Indonesia are encouraged to join the evening. Tickets are limited and can be purchased via the alumni (Ozmate) website at www.ozmate.org or by calling the Australian Education Centre on 021- 522 9675.

 

The Winners 2008

The finalists for each of the seven categories of awards for 2008 are:

Australian Alumni Award for Entrepreneurship

  • Dr James T. Riady, Deputy Chairman, Lippo Group (University of Melbourne).
  • Ligwina Poerwa-Hananto, CEO, Quantum Magna Financial (Curtin University of Technology).
  • Junius Rumindei, President Director, PT Junius Creative International (University of Wollongong).

Australian Alumni Award for Sustainable Economic and Social Development

  • Dr Dewi Fortuna Anwar, Deputy Chair for Social Sciences and Humanities, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, LIPI (Monash University).
  • Dr Boediono, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs (Monash University, University of Western Australia).
  • Dr Luthfi Assyaukanie, Senior Lecturer, Paramadina University (University of Melbourne).
  • Dr Jamhari, Vice Rector, Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta (Australian National University).

Australian Alumni Award for Research and Innovation

  • Dr Kusmayanto Kadiman, State Minister for Research and Technology (Australian National University).
  • Dr Suryadi Ismadji, Head of Chemical Engineering Department, Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University (University of Queensland).
  • Dr A. Caroline Sutandi, Vice Dean of Academic Affairs, Faculty of Engineering, Parahyangan Catholic University (University of Queensland).
  • Dr Ines Atmosukarto, Executive Director and Chief Scientific Officer, Lipotek Pty Ltd (University of Adelaide).
  • R. Mohamad Aryana Haribawa, IT Director, Lowe-Initiative Media (University of Melbourne, University of Tasmania).
  • Dr Herawati Sudoyo, Principal Scientist and Executive Manager, Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology (Monash University).

Australian Alumni Award for Business Leadership

  • Mukiat Sutikno, Managing Director, General Motors Autoworld Indonesia (Bond University, Swinburne University).
  • Dr Marcelino Pandin, Country Manager Indonesia, EMG Slum Upgrading Facility Pilot Team, United Nations (UN) Habitat (University of Queensland).
  • Donny Gunadi, Head of Solution Sales Management, Nokia Siemens Network (Monash University, Deakin University, RMIT University).

Australian Alumni Award for Culture and Arts

  • Imelda Akmal, Principal, Imelda Akmal Architecture Writer Studio (Swinburne University of Technology, RMIT University).
  • Tiarma Sirait, Director of Poleng Studio, Lecturer at Maranatha Christian University and Temasek International School, Bandung (RMIT University).
  • Mira Lesmana, Film Producer, Miles Productions (Australian International Independent School).
  • Marusya Nainggolan, Director, Gedung Kesenian Jakarta (University of Sydney).

Australian Alumni Award for Creativity and Design

  • Wahyu Aditya, President Director, Hello Motion Inc (KvB Institute of Technology).
  • Alvin Tjitrowirjo, Designer, alvinT (RMIT University).
  • Sally Koeswanto, Fashion Designer (The Whitehouse School of Design).
  • Budiman Hoolan Hendropurnomo, Director, PT DCM Jakarta (University of Melbourne).

Australian Alumni Award for Journalism and Media

  • Mohamad Sobary, Executive Director, Kemitraan (Monash University).
  • Rahmad Nasution, Canberra Bureau Chief, ANTARA News Agency (University of Queensland).
  • Avian Tumengkol, Executive Director for Presidential and International Affairs and Deputy Chief Editor, Waspada Group (William Angliss Institute, Melbourne).
  • Wishnutama Kusubandio, President Director, PT Duta Visual Nusantara (Trans 7) (Kooralbyn International School, Queensland).
  • Meutya Hafid, reporter and anchor, Metro TV (University of New South Wales).

 

 




The 2008 Australian Alumni Winners

Australian Alumni Award for Sustainable and Economic Development - Dr Boediono
Australian Alumni Award for Research and Innovation - Dr Kusmanyanto Kadiman and Dr Herawati Sudoyo
Australian Alumni Award for Business Leadership - Mukiat Sutikno
Australian Alumni Award for Culture and Arts - Mrs Marussya Naingollan
Australian Alumni Award for Creativity and Design - Mr Budiman Hoolan Hendropurnomo

To see more photographs of the night's proceedings

Australian Alumni Award for Journalism and Media - Miss Meutya Hafid
Australian Alumni Award for Journalism
and Media - Miss Meutya Hafid

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Australian Alumni Award for Entrepreneurship - James Riady

Australian Alumni Award for
Entrepreneurship - James Riady

 

Australian Alumni Award for Entrepreneurship - Awarded to Dr James Riady, Deputy Chairman of the Lippo Group, in acknowledgement of his success in developing profitable businesses in areas which promote the common good, such as education and health, and in a manner characterised by good corporate governance principles.

Australian Alumni Award for Sustainable and Economic Development - Awarded to Dr Boediono, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, in recognition of his considerable contribution to Indonesia’s economic development throughout his distinguished period as Minister, as well as through his academic career as a teacher and mentor for future Indonesian economists.

Australian Alumni Award for Research and Innovation – Awarded jointly to Dr Kusmayanto Kadiman, State Minister for Research and Technology, and to Dr Herawati Sudoyo, Principal Scientist and Executive Manager of the Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology.

Dr Kadiman won the award in recognition of his leadership role in the development and setting of national science and technology policies and targets and, in particular, for his important leadership role in forging closer relations between the Indonesian and international scientific communities.
Dr Sudoyo’s award was in recognition of her outstanding research in the field of molecular biology, which focuses on the genetic diversity of the people of Indonesia and other parts of South-East Asia, and which has contributed significantly to health management in Indonesia and for victim identification purposes in disasters.

Australian Alumni Award for Business Leadership - Awarded to Mr Mukiat Sutikno, Managing Director of General Motors Indonesia, in recognition of his rapid rise through the ranks of the Indonesian automotive industry and his strong business acumen, leadership and ethical business practices.

Australian Alumni Award for Culture and Arts - Awarded to Mrs Marussya Naingollan, Director of Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, in recognition of her considerable achievements as an exceptional pianist and composer, and for her dedication to the promotion of classical music in Indonesia.

Australian Alumni Award for Creativity and Design - Awarded to Mr Budiman Hoolan Hendropurnomo, Director of PT DCM Jakarta, in recognition of his outstanding talent as an architect whose well-known buildings demonstrate his innovation and creativity.

Australian Alumni Award for Journalism and Media - Awarded to Ms Meutya Hafid, Senior Anchor for Metro TV, in recognition of her dedication to quality journalism, achieved through her understanding of cultural issues, and in recognition of her handling of significant media events which exemplifies her high journalistic standards and professionalism.

Kang Guru's Australian Alumni Awards 2008 Compilation CD

Since 2000 Kang Guru has met and interviewed many, many alumni of Australia. There are thousands of Australian alumni who are now busily working here in indonesia implementing many of the skills and experiences that they brought back from Australia. It is estimated that there are around 30,000 Aussie Alumni in Indonesia. Some of those alumni have even been nominated for the Australian Alumni Awards 2008.

Kang Guru's Australian Alumni Awards compilation CD brings together just a very few of the thousands of Australian Alumni who have returned to Indonesia from Australia and who have spoken to Kang Guru over the past 5 years. Kang Guru has always featured the wide range of alumni in the Kang Guru magazines and on the radio programs in terms of their backgrounds, location of study in Oz, years of study, fields of study, etc. Here are just a few of those Aussie alumni who are featured on the Australian Alumni Awards 2008 CD from Kang Guru. If you would like a copy of the CD then send an email to Kang Guru and tell us why you would like a copy.

If you are thinking of studying in Australia in the future then this CD will be very interesting for you. Listen to these people talk about their Aussie experiences along with comments from The Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, Mr. Bill Farmer, Mr. Shannon Smith from Australian Educational International (AEI)and Ms. Fiona Hoggart, First Secretary (Cultural), all based at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta.

 

AIYEP 2006-7

Hendy - Australia Youth Exchange Program 2005/6 AIYEP from the Australia Indonesia Institute
(February 2006)

Hendy talks about -

  • his AIYEP experience and his month in Roma, Queensland.

  • his AIYEP host family in Roma.

  • the activities and careers of young Australians.

  • wages in Australia and AIYEP allowances.

  • the concerns of Australian youth and their leisure activities.

  • Idul Fitri in Brisbane.

Sholikin in Surabaya

Sholikin - Surabaya
(February 2008)

Sholikin talks about -

  • his educational background.

  • his Asian Development Bank scholarship (Basic Education) 1999 to Deakin University in Melbourne.

  • studying in an Australian university and how completely different it is from Indonesia.

  • culture shock!

  • independent study and Australian lecturers.

Sholikin is currently Islamic Schools Advisor for AusAID/LAPIS-ELTIS

Damri from Palu

Damri - Palu
(February 2004)

Damri talks about -

  • his background and early education.

  • his attitude to English when he was in high school and university at Universitas Tadulako in Palu.

  • his scholarship with ASTAS in 1995 - 1997 and then ADS from 1998 to 2002.

  • his field of study - Animal Nutrition - the world experts are found at the University of New England in Armidale in NSW.

  • what he learnt in Australia especially in regards to university life and critical thinking skills.

  • taking his family with him to Australia.

 

Alvin at his copmuter

Alvin Tjitrowirjo - Jakarta
(January 2004)

Alvin talks about -

  • his Aussie experience with a Foundation Course followed by his Bachelor Degree in Industrail Design at RMIT in 2001.

  • his early love of design in Indonesia.

  • his need to study design and to expand his experiences.

  • the process of taking design into a business.

  • life at RMIT - the teaching process, communication of ideas and presentations, etc.

 

Tora Sudiro

Tora Sudiro - Jakarta
(January 2007)


Tora talks about -

  • early travel experiences.

  • the Aussie language experience in Perth studying English, sound engineering and insurance.

Julmansyah from Sumbawa

Julmansyah - Sumbawa
(June 2006)

Pak Julmansyah talks about -

  • the importance of forests to prevent natural disasters

  • his visit to Australia in 2005 as a part of a Study Tour with five forestry colleagues to Charles Sturt University, Albury, NSW.

 

 

Ida and Zara in Surabaya
Rachman Ida and her daughter,
Zara - Surabaya
(February 2008)

Ibu Rachman talks about -

  • her ASTAS scholarship to Australia from 1997 to 1999.

  • her career as a Lecturer in the Communications Dept, Airlangga University, Surabaya since 1993.

  • her second scholarship (ADS) to do her Ph D in Media Studies at Curtin Uinversity in Perth in 2002 - 2006.

  • the university study style in Australia and her particular studies in Australia.

  • taking her daughter to Australia with her and Zara's school experiences at primary school in Australia.

 

Tommy Tjokro at METRO

Tommy Tjokro – Jakarta
(August 2005)

Tommy talks about -

  • his initial ELICOS course and his various fields of study in Australia.

  • his course changes while in Australia.

  • how his career in the media came about.


Alasan in Aceh

Aslan Nur – LAPIS ANU Sandwich Program – Aceh
(January 2007)

Aslan (on the left) talks about -

  • the LAPIS ANU Sandwich Program in Australia.

  • finishing his Ph D thesis in Australia at the National University in Canberra.

  • how his Australian experience has changed his approach to his own students back in indonesia.

 

 

Vciki at the ADS Alumni Meeting in Manado

Vicky - Manado
(May 2006)

Vicky talks about -

  • her life in Australia as a seven year old at Clifton Hill Primary School in Victoria.

  • her mother studying her Ph D in Australia on an ADS scholarship.

  • her English language level when she went to Australia and how quickly she picked up the language.

  • her fond memories of excursions as a part of her school life.

Ayu Kusumastuti – Semarang
(January 2008)

Ayu (on the right) talks about -

  • working for Kang Guru.

  • her Aussie study experiences.

  • her time in NSW teaching bahasa Indonesia in local high schools.

Sally and her daughter, Rachel in her store in Darmawangsa, Jakarta

Sally Koeswanto – Jakarta
(January 2008)

Sally talks about -

  • her early design activities in high school in Surabaya.

  • her first fashion design course in high school and her more formal study in Sydney.

  • the importance of her time in Sydney to her current career.

  • the multi-cultural influences in her study and work.

 

 

mer in Surabaya

Eric Go - Surabaya
(February 2008)

Eric talks about -

  • his two Aussie styled restaurants in Surabaya.

  • his training in Australia and his Aussie experiences.

  • going to Australia in 1993 and his apprenticeship in Darlinghurst, Sydney.

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