Chief of IPB University Communication Bureau Selected as Influential PR Figure by MAW Talk Awards 2024
Yatri Indah Kusumastuti, Chief of the Communication Bureau at IPB University, received the award for Influential Public Relations (PR) Figure from the MAW Talk Awards 2024. The award was presented at the 4th MAW Talk Awards 2024 ceremony held at Grand Tjokro Hotel Yogyakarta on Friday, June 28.
“I am very grateful to receive the award as an Influential PR Figure in the MAW Talk Awards. This award is something I never imagined,” said Yatri, Chief of the Communication Bureau at IPB University.
“This award is dedicated to the team at the IPB University Communication Bureau, who have always worked together, shoulder to shoulder, to develop PR activities at IPB University to reach their current state. I also thank the leadership of IPB University for their support from the beginning until now,” she continued.
Yatri believes that she and her team must continue to learn to improve their competencies to become agile PR professionals in line with the demands of the times.
“I would like to thank MAW Talk, which has become a source of inspiration and motivation. I hope MAW Talk continues to grow and benefit all PR professionals in Indonesia,” she said.
Asmono Wikan, Founder and Chairman of MAW Talk, stated that the MAW Talk Awards were created to appreciate the contributions of individuals and institutions in the fields of PR, media, and leadership, who are considered to have innovated, influenced, and maintained integrity in their respective ecosystems.
“The contributions and innovations in the PR field that Ms. Yatri has made have positively impacted the PR ecosystem in Indonesia, particularly in the public institution sector,” said Asmono Wikan, Founder and Chairman of MAW Talk.
Yatri was honored alongside 14 other influential PR figures, including Fardila Astari, a communication strategy expert and Deputy General Secretary of the Indonesian Public Relations Association (Perhumas).
Previously, alongside Fardila, Yatri had the opportunity to share her experiences at IPB University in formulating communication strategies with PR professionals during the MAW Talk Workshop PR Series held on June 26-27. She discussed the implementation of the PESO Model to design effective and impactful PR programs.
In addition to the Influential PR Figure category, the MAW Talk Awards 2024 also recognized achievements in PR institutions, media figures, social community figures, business figures, and public figures.
Overall, the individuals and institutions that won at the 4th MAW Talk Awards 2024 were consistently seen as demonstrating leadership with integrity and a commitment to positive energy for Indonesia’s sustainability.
“On behalf of the jury and MAW Talk as the organizer, we congratulate you on this achievement,” said Asmono. (Rz) (IAAS/RUM)
