The Gold Award was achieved by Kompas in the best sports photo category in the form of Asian Games 2018 Princess Wall climbing competition. This photo by Hendra A Setyawan is published on page 1 of Kompas August 24, 2018.

Other gold was achieved in the top one page design category through Kompas 11 May 2018 cover design. The design is predominantly black and without photos, it displays the headlines titled "Time State is firm".

The design was made related to the event of fragility and the policy-making in the Salemba Branch Detention House, the headquarters of the National Police Brigade of Kelapa Dua, Depok, on Tuesday to Thursday, 8 – 10 May 2018. The black color displayed on the design of the day has two meanings. In addition to the grief of the events that occurred in Mako Brimob, the black color implies a message that a stern attitude is very well-spoken to overcome terrorism.

In addition, Kompas acquired one bronze from the best marketing category. This award is received regarding Kompas won three Asian Media Awards 2019 Kompas in marketing at 70 Transjakarta bus stop in August 2018. In addition to getting compass at a special price, people who buy Kompas at Transjakarta bus stop will get free access Kompas.id for one month.

This achievement is not merely a form of Kompas commitment to giving birth to quality journalistic works, but also the urge to continue to provide the best information service for the community. Thank you for the appreciation given, and the trust of the loyal readers. (Veronica Gabriella/Marcomm Daily Kompas)