KETAPANG – Saturday (17/08/2024). Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) held a ceremony commemorating the 79th Indonesian Independence Day, attended by students and all staff across Politeknik Negeri Ketapang. The ceremony, held in the courtyard of the Politeknik Negeri Ketapang Directorate Building, proceeded solemnly.

Following the ceremony, the event continued with the presentation of awards to nine outstanding students of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang. The awards were presented directly by the Director of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang.
The following are the names of the outstanding Politap students awarded by the Director:
- Ronald Andija Putra (Road and Bridge Construction Engineering Technology Study Program), winner of the Gold Medal (1st Place) in Men's Individual Kata Karate – 2024 Porseni and Silver Medal (2nd Place) in Men's Team Kata Karate – 2024 Porseni
- Boby Saputra (Electrical Technology Study Program), winner of the Silver Medal (2nd Place) in Men's Team Kata Karate – 2024 Porseni
- Aidil Saputra (Road and Bridge Construction Engineering Technology), winner of the Silver Medal (2nd Place) in Men's Team Kata Karate – 2024 Porseni
- Gita Faudia Abdul (Information Technology Study Program), 3rd Place winner in the Men's & Women's Speech Category of Al Ilqo’u Wa Lughatul Jasad – 2024 National Polytechnic MTQ
- Agustinus Putra Pamungkas (Information Technology Study Program), winner of Best Social Impact at the 2024 KMIPN VI Competition
- Hariyati Ningsih (Information Technology Study Program), winner of Best Social Impact at the 2024 KMIPN VI Competition
- Aditya Prasetyo (Information Technology Study Program), winner of Best Social Impact at the 2024 KMIPN VI Competition
- Siti Perihatin (Plantation Crop Production Technology Study Program), 1st Place winner in Standard Bow Archery at the Ketapang Regency Open Archery Tournament
- Oktavia Ramadhani Putri (Information Technology Study Program), 2024 Ketapang Regency Investment Ambassador

The Director hoped that this recognition would make outstanding Politeknik Negeri Ketapang students feel that their efforts to uphold Politap's reputation are appreciated by the campus. The Director also hoped this would serve as motivation for other students to develop their competencies and excel both academically and non-academically. (finn)
