The UNUJA Anugerah Award 2024: Honoring the Dedication and Innovation of Raudlatul Athfal Teachers in Probolinggo Regency

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Paiton – Universitas Nurul Jadid (UNUJA) has once again achieved a milestone by organizing the Anugerah Award 2024, a prestigious event that honors 26 Raudlatul Athfal (RA) teachers in Probolinggo Regency. Held on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the Auditorium of Pondok Pesantren Nurul Jadid, this event recognizes educators who have made extraordinary contributions to early childhood education. With eight diverse award categories, UNUJA aims to highlight the dedication, innovation, and exceptional service of RA teachers. “We hope this award not only serves as recognition of their hard work but also motivates them to continue creating and innovating in education,” said UNUJA's Vice Rector III, Dr. H. Hasan Baharun, M.Pd. 

The UNUJA Award appreciation night was divided into several categories celebrating the unique achievements of teachers, including the Visionary RA Head, Noble Service Teacher, and National Inspiration categories. Each of these awards was presented to teachers who demonstrated commitment and significant roles in educating the younger generation. Here is the list of awards presented: Visionary RA Head was awarded to one head of RA with a grand vision for advancing education, Noble Service Teacher was awarded to three teachers who selflessly serve to enlighten the nation’s children, Longest Service was awarded to six teachers who have dedicated many years to the education field, Dedication in Service was awarded to five teachers who consistently show deep commitment to teaching, Innovative Teacher was awarded to one teacher who has created outstanding innovations in teaching methods, Creative Teacher was awarded to two teachers who bring creativity to the learning process, Role Model Teacher was awarded to seven teachers who serve as role models in their schools, and National Inspiration was awarded to four teachers who inspire with their dedication and contributions to education.

The event was made even more special by the presence of important figures from Pondok Pesantren Nurul Jadid and Universitas Nurul Jadid. The Supervisory Board of the Pesantren, Kiai Abdurrahman Wafi, personally presented the awards for the Noble Service and Longest Service categories. In his speech, he expressed that the sincerity and long dedication of teachers should serve as an inspiration for the education sector. Equally important, Vice Rector III of UNUJA, Dr. H. Hasan Baharun, M.Pd., presented the awards for the Visionary RA Head and Role Model Teacher categories, emphasizing the importance of vision and exemplarity in shaping superior generations. Meanwhile, the Director of the Graduate Program at UNUJA, Dr. H. Akmal Mundiri, M.Pd., awarded the National Inspiration and Innovative Teacher categories, highlighting the importance of innovation in early childhood education.

This award also received full support from the Raudlatul Athfal Teachers Association (IGRA) of Probolinggo Regency. The chairman of IGRA, in his speech, stated that the award from UNUJA serves as a strong motivation for RA teachers throughout the regency to continue working and innovating. “This award is not just recognition, but also a reminder to always give our best for our children,” he asserted. More than just a ceremony, the UNUJA Award carries a significant mission to strengthen the relationship between educational institutions and educators. “This award is a manifestation of our appreciation for teachers' dedication. We want to continue supporting them so that education in Indonesia progresses further,” said Dr. H. Hasan Baharun. 

The solemn event served as a reflection that teachers are the main pillars in building the future generation. With the UNUJA Award, it is hoped that Raudlatul Athfal teachers will continue to be motivated to innovate and give their best in educating the nation’s children.