UNDIP, Semarang (October 28, 2025) – Coinciding with the 97th Youth Pledge Day, Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP) students Felicia Hestiawan (Undergraduate Program) and Callysta Najmi Raissa (Diploma Program) each won 1st Place in the prestigious Pilmapres 2025 (Pemilihan Mahasiswa Berprestasi or Pilmapres / National Outstanding Student Selection). UNDIP achieved remarkable success, outperforming top students from other leading universities, including Universitas Indonesia (UI), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), and Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB).
The announcement of UNDIP’s double victory took place at the Closing Ceremony of Pilmapres 2025, held at Prof. Sudarto, S.H. Hall, UNDIP Tembalang Campus, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. UNDIP’s success as both the host and the top achiever of the event marked a moment of true excellence.
The Closing Ceremony was led by Dr. Beny Bandanadjaja, S.T., M.T., Director of the Directorate of Learning and Student Affairs (Kemdiktisaintek), accompanied by UNDIP Rector Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si. The event was attended by UNDIP leadership, university representatives, heads of LLDIKTI (Higher Education Service Institutions), national judges, and 2025 outstanding student finalists.
Pilmapres is an annual national competition that identifies Indonesia’s most outstanding students who excel in achievements, leadership, and contributions to society and the nation. This year’s Pilmapres featured 31 top students—15 from undergraduate programs and 16 from diploma programs—evaluated by 23 national judges chaired by Prof. Dr. Ir. Illah Sailah, M.S., from IPB University.
In his remarks, Dr. Beny Bandanadjaja, Director of the Directorate of Learning and Student Affairs, expressed hope that Pilmapres would inspire all students to innovate and create real impact in their communities. “Pilmapres is not merely a competition; it is a learning process that encourages students to excel continuously,” he stated. He added that Pilmapres aims to foster a sustainable ecosystem for high-achieving, impactful students.
UNDIP Rector Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si. expressed great pride in the university’s achievement. “This accomplishment is the result of hard work, perseverance, and an extraordinary spirit from our students. Felicia and Callysta have proven that UNDIP students can compete and excel at the national level. Their success reflects Universitas Diponegoro’s commitment to nurturing intelligent, ethical, and impactful students,” he said.
Prof. Dr. Ir. Illah Sailah, M.S., Chair of the National Jury from IPB University, explained that the 2025 Pilmapres was the first to be organized by the Directorate of Learning and Student Affairs (Kemdiktisaintek), after previously being held by the National Achievement Center (Puspresnas) under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. The assessment criteria included: outstanding achievements from the first semester onward; creative ideas (for undergraduates) and innovative products (for diploma students); and English proficiency.
Chair of the Pilmapres 2025 Committee, Prof. Dr.rer.nat. Ir. Heru Susanto, S.T., M.M., M.T., UNDIP Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, extended his gratitude to all universities, LLDIKTI offices, judges, finalists, and everyone who contributed to the success of Pilmapres 2025 at Universitas Diponegoro.
As Vice Rector overseeing student affairs, Prof. Heru also expressed his gratitude for the achievement of the two UNDIP students who both won 1st Place in their respective categories. “This proves that in the end, effort truly correlates with results,” he said. He also thanked Felicia, Callysta, and the UNDIP Pilmapres Task Force Team for their dedication and hard work in supporting UNDIP’s outstanding students.
The victories of Felicia Hestiawan and Callysta Najmi Raissa at the Pilmapres 2025 are a testament to UNDIP’s commitment to fostering an impactful educational ecosystem that benefits society.
Winners of the Pilmapres 2025:
Undergraduate Program:
- Felicia Hestiawan (Universitas Diponegoro) – 1st Place
- Albert Lukas Pithel Hasugian (Institut Teknologi Bandung) – 2nd Place
- Sarah Firjani Hanisah (Institut Pertanian Bogor) – 3rd Place
- Marcellino Maatita (Universitas Gadjah Mada) – Runner-up I
- Josia Nathanael Wiradikarta (Universitas Indonesia) – Runner-up II
Diploma Program:
- Callysta Najmi Raissa (Universitas Diponegoro) – 1st Place
- Muhammad Fakhrudin Zukhri (Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember) – 2nd Place
- Juanda Syahputra (Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya) – 3rd Place
- Eka Rachma Aprilidanti (Universitas Airlangga) – Runner-up I
- Annisa Desty Vambia (Universitas Gadjah Mada) – Runner-up II
To further appreciate outstanding students, the 2025 Pilmapres will also award special awards to participants who are dedicated to specific fields, including:
Special Awards 2025 of Undergraduate Program:
- Outstanding Innovation Award: I Putu Evan Priya Saguna (Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember)
- Resilience Award: Adinda Nezma Meidina (Universitas Sriwijaya)
- Community Empowerment Award: Abi Mufid Octavio (Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang)
- Creative Arts Award: A. Vahry Lilam Putra (Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia)
Special Awards 2025 of Diploma Program:
- Appropriate Technology Innovation Award: Ega Nugraha Firdaus (Politeknik Manufaktur Bandung)
- Multitalented Award: Muhammad Zaki Raihansyah (Politeknik Perkapalan Negeri Surabaya)
- Cultural Activist Award: Arya Eka Putra (Universitas Ahmad Dahlan)
- Sports Achievement Award: Ersyalina Evanty (Universitas Negeri Malang)
The success of Felicia Hestiawan and Callysta Najmi Raissa is clear evidence that Universitas Diponegoro continues to produce outstanding students who can compete at the national level and make meaningful contributions to society. This achievement reaffirms UNDIP’s commitment to delivering excellent and competitive education in line with its spirit: “Noble and Valuable UNDIP.”(Public Communication/ UNDIP/Utami)