Hoegeng Awards, Prestigious Award for Police Who Show Exemplary Conduct

Kapanlagi.com - Every year, the Hoegeng Awards become the main highlight in the world of policing, celebrating members of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) who demonstrate dedication, innovation, and integrity in serving the community. This initiative was born from the idea of National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo and has now entered its fourth year since its launch in 2022.

The name Hoegeng Awards is taken from the legendary figure, former National Police Chief General (Ret) Hoegeng Iman Santoso, who is known for his honesty and steadfast principles in carrying out his duties. In fact, the 4th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur), once joked that "there are only three honest police officers in Indonesia: the police statue, the sleeping policeman, and General Hoegeng."

More than just an award, the Hoegeng Awards serve as proof that there are still many police officers with integrity who deserve respect from the community. This year, the Hoegeng Awards 2025 invites the public to play an active role in selecting exemplary police officers through a transparent selection process involving various parties.

1. History and Background of the Hoegeng Awards

The Hoegeng Awards were first initiated by the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo in 2022 during a working meeting with Commission III of the DPR. At that time, the police were facing image challenges due to various public criticisms, including the emergence of viral hashtags such as 'Useless to Report to the Police' and 'One Day One Officer'. In an effort to rebuild public trust, the idea was born to give awards to police officers who truly work with dedication and integrity.

“Going forward, there will be more Hoegengs that reflect the integrity of our members. And this certainly represents the police institution; we thank you, Sir, and all members for your extraordinary hard work,” said General Sigit, quoting the tribratanews.babel.polri.go.id site.

This award is not just ceremonial, but serves as a benchmark for the police to continue improving. Since its inception, the Hoegeng Awards have continued to evolve. If in 2022 there were only three award categories, now the number has increased to five categories covering various aspects of police service to the community.

2. Hoegeng Awards 2025 Categories

In 2025, the Hoegeng Awards will once again honor five categories of exemplary police officers:

• Integrity Police: Officers who demonstrate high honesty, work without accepting gratuities, and uphold the law fairly.
• Innovative Police: Officers who create policies or creative programs that have a positive impact on the community.
• Dedicated Police: Officers who work beyond their primary duties, both within the institution and in social activities in the community.
• Women and Children Protection Police: Officers who are active in protecting vulnerable groups, including women, children, and the elderly.
• Border and Remote Area Police: Officers serving in remote or border areas, providing services and protection to communities in hard-to-reach regions.

Each category has strict assessment standards involving an independent expert panel. The selection process is conducted transparently and openly to avoid elements of subjectivity.

3. Selection Mechanism and Candidate Screening Process

The community can participate in the selection process by proposing the names of police officers they consider deserving of an award. The following are the stages of the Hoegeng Awards 2025 selection:

• Candidate Proposal – The public can submit the names of police officers through a digital form.
• Data Validation – The verification team will check the eligibility of candidates based on their track record and community reports.
• Top 15 Selection – The Expert Council will select the 15 best police officers based on integrity, dedication, and impact on the community.
• Public Testing – The profiles of the candidates will be published to gather input from the community.
• Winner Determination – From the 15 candidates, five winners will be chosen from each category and announced in July 2025.

With this mechanism, it is hoped that the selection of exemplary police officers truly reflects the aspirations of the community and ensures accountable transparency.

4. List of Hoegeng Awards Winners from Year to Year

Since its inception, the Hoegeng Awards has honored many inspirational police officers. Below is the list of award recipients in the last three years:

Hoegeng Awards 2022

• Dedicated Police: Aipda Rohimah
• Innovative Police: Brigjen Eko Rudi Sudarto
• Integrity Police: Irjen Akhmad Wiyagus

Hoegeng Awards 2023

• Dedicated Police: Brigadir Fitriani Maisyarah
• Innovative Police: Kombes Kusworo Wibowo
• Police Protector of Women and Children: AKP Yuni Utami
• Boundary and Remote Area Police: AKP Makruf Suroto
• Integrity Police: Kombes Darmanto

Hoegeng Awards 2024

• Dedicated Police: Iptu Made Ambo
• Innovative Police: AKP Reza Pratama Rhamdani Yusuf
• Police Protector of Women and Children: AKBP Rio Wahyu Anggoro
• Boundary and Remote Area Police: Bripka Septinus Arui
• Integrity Police: AKBP Sri Wahyuni

With a strong track record, this award is expected to continue to motivate other members of the police force to emulate the examples set by previous winners.

5. Questions About Hoegeng Awards

What is Hoegeng Awards?

Hoegeng Awards is an award for exemplary police officers who possess integrity, dedication, and innovation in carrying out their duties.

Who can propose a candidate?

The general public can propose the names of police officers through a digital form.

How is the winner determined?

The winner is determined through a rigorous selection process involving an Expert Council and public testing.

What are the benefits of Hoegeng Awards for the community?

This award encourages police to work better and more transparently, while also inspiring the public that honest police officers still exist.

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