The Nutrifood Leadership Award (NLA) is an initiative by Nutrifood Indonesia aimed at recognizing Indonesian students with leadership potential in the field of biology. The NLA 2023 focused on the theme “Contribution for Our Nation” and upheld Nutrifood’s core values: Health, Green, Education, and Inclusivity. This program provided an opportunity for students to enhance their capacities in order to contribute more effectively to society. It stemmed from a strong determination to provide benefits not only for oneself but also for others.
Eva Yunizar Reza, a Biology undergraduate student from the class of 2021, underwent a series of administrative selections and successfully advanced through the semi final audition stages held in four cities: Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, and Surabaya. Out of 132 semifinalists, Eva was chosen to be one of the finalists and underwent quarantine in Jakarta. Along with 19 other finalists, Eva was divided into four groups to receive mentoring and carry out social projects involving NGOs, namely Rumah Harapan Indonesia (Health), Food Cycle (Green), Istana Belajar Anak Banten (Education), and Indika Foundation (Inclusivity). Eva, together with four other students from Diponegoro University and Lampung University, formed the Health team, collaborating with Rumah Harapan Indonesia. Through their dedication and encouragement, they succeeded in inspiring a larger audience through various programs initiated by involving communities, volunteers, and social media audiences. Eva and her team emerged as The Winners of the Nutrifood Leadership Award 2023, earning the title of The Most Inspiring Movement.
According to Eva, all these achievements would be meaningless if not accompanied by benefiting others. She believes that everything starts with small steps towards becoming something significant. This marks not the end, but the first step towards taking action, inspiring others, and making a positive impact on our surroundings. [Author: Eva Yunizar Reza]