The CNN Indonesia Awards 2026 ceremony took place on Friday, November 6, at the JW Marriott hotel in South Jakarta. The event presented awards to individuals, institutions, and leaders who have made tangible contributions to Indonesia's progress.
The theme was "Real Works for an Empowered Indonesia," positioning the event as a platform to appreciate innovation and breakthroughs across various sectors.
Various ministries, regional governments, State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), private companies, and figures from diverse fields received awards for their achievements.
CNN Indonesia Director Desi Anwar said, "Kita menyaksikan pemerintah pusat, BUMN, BUMD, maupun sektor swasta terus menghadirkan inovasi dan terobosan di tengah berbagai tantangan pembangunan yang semakin besar. Ada yang membangun dan menggerakkan ekonomi, membuka kesempatan, memperluas akses pendidikan, menghadirkan kesetaraan, serta memberikan solusi bagi persoalan masyarakat. Inilah yang kita sebut sebagai karya nyata." She added that these contributions create a significant impact for Indonesia.
The culminating ceremony was attended by several prominent figures and senior officials, including CT Corp Chairman Chairul Tanjung. This was the ninth edition of the awards, following previous events in South Sulawesi, North Sumatra, West Java, Bali, South Sumatra, East Java, Central Java, and Jakarta.
Source: cnnindonesia.com
