27th February marked another history in IIUMs calendar where one out of four of our student finalists emerged as a champion in Ikon Varsiti BH 2013. The champion that glorified IIUMs name was from ˜Anugerah Seni Budaya category; the Gamelan Gema Gangsa group which took home the Ikon Varsity trophy, RM5,000 and certificates of appreciation.
The other three finalists who also managed to take home the consolation prizes were Bro. Muhammad Fikri B. Ahmad, for ˜Anugerah Ikon Kesukarelawanan, the CENSERVE Team for ˜Anugerah Ikon Khidmat Sosial and Bro. Syed Saddiq b. Syed Abdul Rahman, for ˜Anugerah Pengantarabangsaan. He also won the ˜Anugerah Pilihan Pembaca Kategori Online.
Ikon Varsiti BH is an inaugural competition organized by the Berita Harian in collaboration with Ministry of Higher Education, initiated to recognize the achievement of students in higher education who excel not only in academic but also co-curriculum activities. The winners are chosen by a panel of judges from Berita Harian (BH), Ministry of Higher Education and National Professor Council.