Banjarmasin, S Kalimantan (Antaranews Kalsel) - Head of Public Relations and Protocol of Banjarmasin City Government Yusna Irawan welcomed positively Antara TV Presenter Contest as a means of growing young potentials to become reliable presenters.
According to him, the activity was very positive for capturing new potentials that had not yet emerged.
At the closing of the contest at the Aria Barito Hotel in Banjarmasin on Saturday, Yusna revealed his party ready to accommodate the champions to assist the activities in the Banjarmasin City Government.
"We are indeed lacking of MCs, especially when looking at the frequency of the ceremonial schedule of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, not to mention the mayor's wife and vice mayor's wife. So we positively welcome this contest and the winners are our reference," said Yusna who represented the Mayor who are unable to attend.
He hoped the activity, supported by local television as an appreciation for accommodating them.
The Grand Final of the TV Presenter competition held by LKBN Antara Bureau of South Kalimantan, Saturday (8/12) produced 3 winners for the category of high school students and three winners for the university student category.
They are the best and set aside 20 other finalists with the highest scores. Winners of one, two and three from each category get trophies and money with a total value of IDR 16 million.
Antara TV Presenter Contest was participated by 120 participants from high school and universities in South Kalimantan.
The event is fully supported by PT Adaro Indonesia, PT Astra Agro Lestari, Pemko Banjarmasin, PT Minamas, PT Indocement, PDAM, Perum Bulog, PT Antang Gunung Meratus, and Bank Negara Indonesia.