Faperta Award 2024: Appreciation and Farewell Ceremony for Retiring Lecturers and Staff

The Faculty of Agriculture (Faperta) at Bengkulu University hosted its prestigious annual event, the Faperta Award 2024, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Held in the Faculty of Agriculture’s Meeting Room, the event celebrated the achievements of outstanding lecturers and administrative staff while bidding farewell to those entering retirement. The ceremony, which began at 9:00 AM, was officially opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Indra Cahyadinata, M.Si.

In his opening speech, the Dean emphasized that the Faperta Award has become a cherished tradition, serving as a farewell ceremony and a means to recognize lecturers’ and staff’s significant contributions and extraordinary accomplishments. “Each year, Bengkulu University evaluates the performance of the Faculty of Agriculture. These achievements result from the collective hard work of every element within the Faculty of Agriculture. While we are all excellent, this event allows us to identify the best among the best,” Dr. Indra remarked. He also thanked the retiring lecturers and staff for their invaluable contributions to the Faculty of Agriculture.

Award Categories and Recipients

The Faperta Award 2024 recognized excellence in 10 categories:

1. Best Program Based on Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
   • 1st Place: Agribusiness Program
   • 2nd Place: Agroecotechnology Program
   • 3rd Place: Plant Protection Program
2. Best Researcher
   • 1st Place: Prof. Agustin Zarkani, S.P., M.Si. (Plant Protection)
   • 2nd Place: Ulfah Anis, S.T.P., M.Sc. (Industrial Technology of Agriculture)
   • 3rd Place: Prof. Dr. Ir. Ketut Sukiyono, M.Ec. (Agribusiness)
3. Best Lecturer
   • 1st Place: Dr. Ir. Bieng Brata, M.P. (Animal Science)
   • 2nd Place: Prof. Ir. Nanik Setyowati, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Agroecotechnology)
   • 3rd Place: Prof. Dr. Ir. Alnopri, M.S. (Agroecotechnology)
4. Best Community Service Contributor
   • 1st Place: Akbar Abdurrahman Mahfudz, S.Si., M.Sc. (Marine Science)
   • 2nd Place: Dr. Mimi Sutrawati, S.P., M.Si. (Plant Protection)
   • 3rd Place: Fitri Yuwita S., S.T.P., M.P. (Industrial Technology of Agriculture)
5. Best Student Activity Supervisor
   • 1st Place: Ridha Rizki Novananda, S.E., M.Si. (Agribusiness)
   • 2nd Place: Hefri Oktoyoki, S.Hut., M.Si. (Forestry)
   • 3rd Place: Ulfah Anis, S.T.P., M.Sc. (Industrial Technology of Agriculture)
6. Best Administrative Staff
   • 1st Place: Sucipto, A.Md.
   • 2nd Place: Koldi Sudiansyah, S.P.
   • 3rd Place: Hasrini Verawati, S.E., M.M.
7. Best Student Association (HIMA)
   • 1st Place: Himatin (Industrial Technology of Agriculture)
   • 2nd Place: Himaseta (Agribusiness)
   • 3rd Place: Himagrotek (Agroecotechnology)
8. Best Student Organization (Ormawa)
   • 1st Place: Medika Cendekia
   • 2nd Place: Moslem Generation Club (MGC)
   • 3rd Place: Kampala
9. Dedicated Lecturer

The recipients in this category included Ir. Bambang Gonggo, M.S., Ir. Kanang Setiyo Hindarto., M.Sc., Ir. Sriyoto, M.S., Ir. Sutriyono, M.S., Ir. Meizul Zuki, M.S., Ir. Hasanudin, M.S., Dr. Ir. Budiyanto, M.Sc., Dr. Ir. Musriyadi Nabiu, M.S., Dr. Ir. Teguh Adi Prasetyo, M.Sc., Dr. Ir. Bieng Brata, M.P., dan Dr. Ir. Dadang Suherman, M.S. who have significantly contributed to the Faculty of Agriculture’s development.

10. Dedicated Administrative Staff

Suroto, S.Pt., and Hamdani were awarded this category for their years of dedicated service.

A special event moment was the farewell to Hasrini Verawati, S.E., M.M., who had served as the Faculty’s Financial Officer for eight years. Hasrini, fondly known as Vera, has been reassigned as the University’s Financial Disbursement Officer, with Delfia, A.Md., taking over her position. Vera expressed her gratitude and hopes for the Faculty of Agriculture’s continued growth in her farewell speech. The event, attended by the Dean, Vice Deans, Senate Chair, department heads, program coordinators, award recipients, and other participants, was filled with pride and heartfelt gratitude. Through the Faperta Award 2024, the Faculty of Agriculture remains committed to fostering a productive and innovative work culture for years.