Five people received awards scholar Kompas "Intellectuals Dedication", Monday (06/28/2010). The awarding coincided with the Anniversary 45th Kompas today.



Five people were scholars who receive these awards are Raden Panji Soejono (archaeologist), MP Sediono Tjondronegoro (sociologist), Melly G Tan (sociologist), Bambang Hidayat (scientists Astronomy), and Adnan quoted (senior advocate).

The award is given directly by the General Superior Kompas, Oetama, at Hotel Santika, Jakarta. Jakob said, the five scholars selected for their dedication, devotion, and consistency in their respective fields. According to him, the Indonesian nation needed a single figure of a character in word and deed.

"Until we come to the conclusion that the figure of the character and the most important character. These are the motives, Kompas humbly give an award whose personality we need, and is required by this nation. They are a figure that has consistency, one word and deed," he said.

Jakob continued, the figure is deemed worthy of the award recipients serve as an example and role model.

"In order to inspire more young children, young intellectuals and society. Democracy we're still just a formality, the House and the party just a formality. Spirit, soul, spirit, and community service is not yet meaningful. This concern was shared concern," said Jakob .

He hoped, with rewards given can be a morale booster to scholars.

"We try to give a spirit that could not, be done by Mom and Dad that we picked up. Not only because of expertise in one field of science, but also expertise that accompanied conscience, commitment to become the figure of a scholar. That consideration when we find out who deserves award, "he said.

One award recipient, Bambang Hidayat, Kompas appreciate the attention given to scholars through the award. Bambang rate, Kompas always provide a space for academics to pour out of his thoughts.

"I would argue that university life can not be separated from the growth of society. I am thankful for the Kompas daily that provide a space for it. I was already addicted to Kompas. If you have not read, like not eat breakfast," she said.

Bambang also hope, Kompas continues to provide a space for scholarly articles, especially astronomy.

Translated from: http://nasional.kompas.com/read/2010/06/28/1312225/Kompas.Beri.Penghargaan.5.Cendekiawan