Judging Concluded, Digital Connectivity Appreciation Ready to Announce Winners
The judging stage of the Digital Connectivity Appreciation organised by detikcom has officially concluded. This process determines the nominees assessed for their contributions to expanding technology access in Indonesia.
The Digital Connectivity Appreciation is an award aimed at individuals, communities, or institutions deemed to have made tangible contributions to broadening access to technology and information in Indonesia, especially in 3T regions.
Through the Digital Connectivity Appreciation, detikcom spotlights various stories of dedication and innovation emerging from the grassroots, from community drivers and volunteers to institutions consistently opening technology access to the remotest parts of the country.
Previously, detikcom invited the public to participate by nominating individuals, communities, or institutions via a form from 15 November 2025 to 28 February 2026. Nominations were submitted for parties assessed to have made real contributions to supporting the expansion of digital connectivity and positive utilisation of the internet.
After the form submission ended, the Digital Connectivity Appreciation programme organised by detikcom has completed the judging stage. A total of 13 nominations from various sectors have been evaluated by examining the extent of their contributions to promoting equitable digital connectivity in Indonesia.
The judging stage serves as a crucial moment to assess various initiatives that have been implemented in the field, while also providing reflection for policymakers in accelerating national digital development.
detikcom’s Managing Editor and Head of Media Researcher, Irwan Nugroho, emphasised that the judging process is not solely document-based but also involves direct field verifications to ensure the validity of participants’ data.
“We have deployed our contributors and journalists to the regions to conduct on-site validations to verify whether the data provided by participants previously, through forms or our telephone confirmations, is indeed accurate according to the facts on the ground,” explained Irwan in a written statement on Wednesday (15/4/2026).
As the culmination of the Digital Connectivity Appreciation series, detikcom invites the entire public to witness the award night, which will be held on Friday, 17 April 2026 at 19:00 WIB. This moment will serve as a forum to honour individuals, communities, and institutions that have made tangible contributions to expanding technology access in Indonesia.
Watch live at https://www.detik.com/apresiasikonektivitasdigital and join in celebrating the inspirational stories from digital connectivity drivers in various remote areas of the country.