PT DAHANA received two prestigious awards at the 2025 SOEs Award Event for Best Corporate Business Innovation in the Corporate category and Best CEO in Market Diversification. Hary Irmawan, President Director of PT DAHANA, accepted the awards in person at the Sumba Ballroom of the Borobudur Hotel in Jakarta on March 20, 2025.
Mr Irmawan expressed that these accolades affirm the Company’s commitment to innovation and creativity in an increasingly competitive market. The recognition from SOEs Track has bolstered the confidence of DAHANA’s team, reinforcing its position as a competitive and independent player in the explosives industry.
“Alhamdulillah, thank you for the awards given to DAHANA. This is a point of pride that reflects the hard work of all our personnel, including shareholders, commissioners, directors, and employees. We would also like to extend our gratitude to all the consumers who have entrusted us with their explosives needs; this award is for everyone,” said Mr Irmawan.
The theme of the 2025 SOEs Award is “Superior SOE Performance for an Empowered Indonesia: Innovation, Collaboration, and Transformation.” This theme embodies the spirit of SOEs’ commitment to making substantial contributions to the country through innovation, synergy, and sustainable transformation. The awards aim to recognize SOE companies and CEOs who have significantly contributed to sustainable business growth.
A total of 78 state-owned enterprises and their subsidiaries participated in the 2024 SOEs Award Event. This number was reduced to 40 companies that advanced to the second selection stage, which required corporate and CEO presentations. The initial selection stage involved the assessment of supporting documents and data, followed by the presentation sessions conducted online. The judging process lasted from February 27 to March 11, 2025.
DAHANA emerged victorious in securing two awards after undergoing a stringent selection process, which was overseen by a panel of judges comprising previous winners of the Best CEO award, including notable figures such as Ignasius Jonan, Budi Karya Sumadi, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Arief Prasetyo Adi, and Silmy Karim.
SH Sutarto, CEO of BUMN Track, stated that the 2025 SOEs Award Event serves as a tribute to those who contribute to enhancing the global competitiveness of SOEs and aims to inspire other companies to pursue excellence for the nation.
“SOEs Track, having been around for 17 years, is committed to uplifting the role and performance of BUMN corporations while addressing the negative stigma often associated with state-owned enterprises, particularly in light of cases that tarnish their reputation. We believe that the best way to counter this stigma is through sustained positive performance, sound governance, and genuine contributions to society,” added Mr Sutarto.
