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The Wellbeing Award

Thuba Siddeek - She is currently an undergraduate pursuing an LLB (Hons) and holds an HND in Psychology. She is an advocate for the rights of students with Specific Learning Disorders. Additionally, she is a professional sand artist in Sri Lanka, using herr craft to narrate impactful stories and advocate for contemporary social causes.

Gold

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Youth TV Presenter of the Year - Female

Janani Kolamunna - News Anchor and Reporter, Asian Media Network Hiru TV and Hiru News (2020 - Present) She is currently serves as a news anchor and reporter, continuing to influence and inform the public through her reporting and anchoring.

Gold

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Youth TV Presenter of the Year - Male

P.K.Duminda Lakmal - The Assistant News Manager / Duty Editor and News Presenter at Siyatha TV news and worked as News Editor at Swarnavahini Live@8., & News Presenter of Children’s News Program of the Sri Lanka Rupawahini Corporation .

Gold

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Techno Entrepreneur of the Year

Ramachandran Thiruniraichelvan - He founded the first food delivery app in the Central Province in 2020, pioneering food delivery services in rural areas. The service has since expanded to another district and now employs 12 people. Driven by a relentless entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for leveraging technology to solve complex problems, he continues to innovate and make a significant impact on the local community.

Gold

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Youth Agriculture Award

Chalani Nimesha Steinwall - This award is presented to encourage the next generation to continue their family business in agriculture. Her father began their small dairy operation in 1996, which has since evolved significantly through innovation and sustainability. Utilizing her education, she expanded the business into waste management, organic farming, and biogas generation, significantly reducing environmental impact. Her father's vision inspired her to recycle waste into organic fertilizers and animal feed, ultimately earning World Bank funding under the Agricultural Modernization Program.

Gold

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Inspirational Influencer of the Year

Nikita Deana - She was determined to make a difference for her community. She noticed a lack of content and recognition for deaf individuals in Sri Lanka. Utilizing her talents, skills, and background, she became an inspiration to the Deaf Community on social media. Professionally, she is a designer, artist, and model.

Gold

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The Youth Youtuber of the Year

The Rustic Kitchen & Tranquil Village - YouTube channel, presented by Bhagya Santhushti Liyanage, features Sri Lankan food recipes cooked with her mother, tasted by her grandfather, and filmed by her brother. Ranked as the No. 1 channel in Sri Lanka by Blade in 2023, it highlights authentic Sri Lankan cuisine and embraces family values.

Gold

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Upcoming Young Sports Personality of the Year

Hewa Munasinghalage Chamodi Prabodha - Sri Lankan Under 19 women’s cricket team’s youngest player Chamodi Praboda Munasinghe from Monaragala was the highlight at the Women’s under 19 Tri Nation cricket series. Chamodi Munasinghe the 15-year-old leg spinner from Monaragala district is the youngest player of this tournament while she is the first Monaragala player to represent National Women’s team

Gold

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Creative Business Idea Award

Ronath Mukadange - is a young entrepreneur, digital marketing enthusiast, software engineering undergraduate, and musician based in Sri Lanka. His business journey began at the age of 16, where he learned invaluable lessons from a venture that didn't go as planned. Undeterred, he made a strong comeback at 18 by creating "The Catalyst," a clothing brand that quickly became a success story, selling out its first seven drops in under 11 months.

Gold

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Social Entrepreneur of the Year

Karunarathnalage Lilan Udayanga Dayananda - Co-founder and CEO of Elzian Agro, was recognized among the top ten Youth Social Entrepreneurs at the Global-South Development Expo by the United Nations and received the Commonwealth Youth Award for excellence in development work in 2022. He was also named among the top 100 meaningful business founders in 2023 by Ernst & Young and Hogan Lovells Global Law Firms.

Gold

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Mental Wellbeing Advocator of the Year

Hasintha Sanduneth Hewawasam - He is a Counsellor at Golden Rose Counselling Centre and a young motivational speaker on mental health with a significant social media following. In 2021, he launched his Facebook page, “Hasintha Hewawasam,” which has since become extremely successful. He currently has over 250,000 followers on Facebook, 26,000 followers on Instagram, 60,000 followers on TikTok, and 18,000 subscribers on YouTube.

Gold

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Outstanding Undergraduate of the Year

Meda Gedara Prasad Sandaruwan Jayathissa - He is an undergraduate of the Department of Marketing Management at the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. He was elected as a colour winner at the 46th Colours Awarding Ceremony of the University. He completed a 10-month internship in Brand Management at the renowned C.W. Mackie PLC - SCAN Marketing Division.

Gold

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Outstanding Undergraduate of the Year

Paththini Gamage Dinuwara Randil Perera - He is a proud alumnus of the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, and a former Captain of the University's Karate team. His accomplishments include being a South Asian bronze medallist and the 2019 National Champion. He also earned a silver medal at the National Festival Games in 2023 and another silver at the South Asian Karate Championship the same year.

Gold

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Youth Volunteer of the Year

Haneef Mohamed - President-Elect for 2023/2024, Rotaract Club, his extensive engagement in various club roles underscores his ongoing dedication to volunteering and dedicating his time and energy to serving others. Community Impact: Through successful social media campaigns and digital communication efforts, He demonstrates the capacity to leverage his skills for meaningful community impact.

Gold

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Outstanding Contribution to the Community – Education

P R Rachika Anjana Lakshan Palihawadana - He has been a member of the Sri Lanka Youth Club Federation since 2012 and is an Attorney-at-Law. In 2020, he served as a member of the youth parliament and as a deputy minister in 2021. Passionate about cultivating reading habits among children and youth, he has made significant contributions as the Chairman of the Ratnapura Social District Federation from 2022 to 2024.

Gold

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Youth Sports Woman of the Year

Udugama Koralage Dona Thisangi Geethma - As a Pistol Shooter, her recent accomplishments highlight her dedication and impact within the sports community. In 2024, she set a new Sri Lankan record in the 25m Sport Pistol Junior Women category (SLR 528) and the 10m Air Pistol Junior Women category (SLR 560). Participating in the 25m category for the first time.

Gold

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Youth Sportsman of the Year

M.R. Atheequrrahman - Gold Medalist (National Champion Men - Junior) in the National Airgun Championship 2023, organized by the National Shooting Sports Federation of Sri Lanka. Gold Medalist (Men-Junior) in the 7th Navy Open Shooting Championship 2023, organized by the Sri Lanka Navy. Awarded the LedrJlds Wijethunga Pwv Memorial Trophy for Best Shooter - Men, Junior (18 - 21 yrs) in the 7th Navy Open Shooting Championship 2023. Gold Medalist (National Champion Men - Junior and set a new Junior Men National Record) in the National Airgun Championship 2022, organized by the National Shooting Sports Federation of Sri Lanka. Ranked 2nd place in Inter University Shooting Championship 2023 and 2024, at SL Ports Authority, organized by the Academic Air Arms Association.

Gold

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Young Academic of the Year

W.M. Chirantha Jananath Thiwanka Kithulwatta - He is serving as the Acting Head of the Department, Department of Information and Communication Technology, Faculty of Technological Studies, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. As the Head, he is the chief of all administrative, academic and financial matters of the Department. Also serving as a Lecturer (Probationary) at the Department of Information and Communication Technology, Faculty of Technological Studies, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. During this position, he was appointed to the Acting Head of the Department.

Gold

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Youth Leader of the Year

Kanishta Michael - Global Leader for the Nuwara Eliya District under the National Youth Service Council, which operates under the Ministry of Youth and Sports, focusing on producing leaders with competence, clarity, character, and compassion to transform Sri Lanka. She holds a yellow belt in Karate from the University of SLIIT Malabe. As a young women activist and politician, she passionately advocates for the rights of upcountry women, particularly against violence and harassment, with aspirations of becoming a member of Parliament.

Gold

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Corporate Young Career Woman of the Year

Jayendri Seneviratne - She currently works for MAS capital Pvt Ltd, the pioneer apparel manufacturer in South East Asia, as the Manager-Group Operations. She drives the MAS group’s ‘agility initiative’ as a ‘young lead’ under the group manufacturing & operations strategy which is of paramount importance to the business’s growth. She is also a Young Lead for ‘Win-India strategy’ that aims at the group’s ability to remain a globally competitive apparel manufacturer. She further drives many initiatives of strategic interest such as Crafting ‘ONE MAS Technology strategy‘, creating ‘Craftsmanship strategy’ to provide well-crafted products to global consumers and the streamlining of ‘One MAS machine/ technology’ strategy.

Gold

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Entrepreneur on Professional Service

Bevan Jonathan David - Bevan is the founder and lead interior designer of Beurant. An unusual incident in 2012, shortly after completing his O/ Levels, prompted a career shift from banking to interior design. Since 2015, as a freelancer, he has completed over 125 projects spanning corporate, residential, commercial, and conceptual designs for at least 50 different clients.

Gold

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The Social Media Channel of the Year

Pulse - Pulse started in 2015 as a lifestyle website tailored for the Sri Lankan audience, aiming to create localized and fresh content. Unlike traditional Sri Lankan media, Pulse addresses topics and perspectives rarely discussed, priding itself on breaking barriers, being socially aware, and focusing on progressive content generation. Operating primarily through its website and various social media platforms, Pulse produces a wide range of content.

Gold

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Youth Travel & Tourism Award

Musthaq Shamail - He is a passionate travel blogger and biker who since 2021, has sought to capture the adventurous spirit of Sri Lanka as he navigates the island’s diverse landscapes. Through his travel channel, Wandering Mushto, Musthaq recently completed Solo Sri Lanka 2.0, the second installment of an intensive tour around the country.

Gold

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Youth Professional on Science & Technology

Jayanthan Amalanathan - Jayanthan Amalanathan, is a community worker, graduated from Uva Wellassa University Sri Lanka with a BSc hons in Science and Technology, specializing in mechatronics. He founded SPM Enterprises, which holds multiple groups of companies, he established SPM Foundation, a non-profit organization. SPM is a social enterprise that strives to empower individuals and communities by supporting them to embrace new technology through research and development.

Gold

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Youth Activist of the Year

Kavindya Thennakoon - She co-founded the community development project "Without Borders" with Sakie Ariyawansa, launching a pilot project in July 2014 in Kahanavita, Daraniyagala. This grassroots initiative focuses on capacity building, language skills, and personal development opportunities for youth in areas with high unemployment. Starting from the pilot, the project expanded to five villages and served over 200 children.

Gold

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Innovator of the Year

J.M. Lahiru Kavinda - An award-winning researcher and inventor with a passion for Martian agriculture, He aims to leverage his expertise in agricultural automation, research, microbiology, and bioinformatics to contribute to the terraformation of Mars and the establishment of human colonies, thereby advancing human civilization. He was honoured as the Best International Young Inventor in 2017 in Taiwan and received the Environmental Pioneer Presidential Medal in 2015 for achieving the highest score in the history of the program, 98%, awarded by the Central Environment Authority, Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energy.

Gold

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Young Artist of the Year – Female Category

Kilmisha Yaazhisai - Kilmisha Yaazhisai, a young girl from Jaffna, who became the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little Champs Season 3 winner on Indian TV channel Zee Tamil. Sa Re Ga Ma Pa is one of the most famous reality singing shows in the Tamil Television Industry. Six finalists, including Kilmisha, contested for the title on 17 December. Kilmisha is the first Sri Lankan to have won the first place in an Indian reality TV show.

Gold

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Young Artist of the Year – Male Category

Jo Perera - Jo is a Singer, Songwriter & Composer. He’s also the lead singer of the band Warehouse Project. Having started his musical journey in 2016, He has explored a wide range of styles in music. His song ‘Siyambala’ which grabbed attention in the industry was the breakthrough of his musical career. Currently, he has been releasing music as an independent artist in all music platforms.

Gold

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Promising Start Award

Dylan Ashley Hewage - Dylan has shown remarkable determination in overcoming limitations, barriers, and challenges that once stunted his growth and potential. Consistently striving to learn and grow, he began his journey as a trainee in administration at West 1 UK Pvt Ltd in 2018. Today, he serves as the Investments Director and Administration Executive.

Gold

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Youth Campaigner of the Year

Shara Rishma Cassim - Since 2022, she has been actively advocating for youth issues with organizations such as UNICEF Sri Lanka and Slycan Trust. Her initiatives have included representing Sri Lanka at the United Nations Youth State Conference in Perth, where she focused on empowering young people to effect positive change and ensuring their voices are heard.

Gold

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Student of the Year – School Category- Male

Sajitha Vithanage- Sajitha Vithanage, a standout student from Nalanda College, excelled both academically and athletically. As the Cricket Captain, he achieved an impressive feat of scoring three A's in the A/Ls Biological Stream. Notably, he scored a magnificent century in the big match against Ananda College. Balancing the responsibilities of leading a division 1 school cricket team while achieving such academic success is a testament to his dedication and courage.

Gold

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Student of the Year – School Category – Female

Treasa Adams - Treasa is currently in grade 12 and she did her London O/L and received 5 A* and pending local O/L results, She’s a prefect at school and Vice Captain of swimming, Member of the National water polo team year 2023/24, Represented the country following tournaments. Asia pacific Water Polo - Hong Kong, BIMSTEC Youth Water Sports - India & Asian Age Group Aquatic sports championships – Philippines.

Gold

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Inclusivity Youth Leader of the Year

B.Y.B. Nayomi Amarasinghe - Nayomi Amarasinghe becoming one of the few female seafarers in the country. Since completing her training, Amarasinghe has toured the world working as a seafarer with Carnival Cruise Line. Seafaring is a male-dominated industry, and although she has often been the only female member of the crew, her experience so far has been positive.

Gold

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Judges Awards

Tharushi Karanarathne - Sri Lankan athlete Tharushi Karunarathna achieved a historic milestone by winning the gold medal in the Women’s 800m event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, 2023. This victory marked Sri Lanka's first athletics gold since 2002. Tharushi also set both an Asian and a national record at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, with a remarkable time of 2:00:06 minutes. Adding to her accolades, she has recently qualified to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Gold

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Youth Entrepreneur – Skill & Service Provider Category

Rajaguru Senapathi Dilma Sagarika Dissanayaka - Dilma Dissanayake is the Founder & Fashion Designer D Seams. Dilma was passionate about teaching, but she did not want to limit her skills to the classroom. At the age of 18, she married into a family involved in tailoring, which allowed her to develop her skills further.

Gold

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State Sector Responsible Career Category

N.M. Nimesha Maduwanthi Kaushalya - She is a graduate of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She completed her training in 2021 at the Yashodhara Girls' Reception Center, managed by the Probation Department and affiliated with the Welimada Divisional Secretariat. On January 4, 2022, she began her public service career as a permanent officer at the Yashodhara Girls' Care Center, serving as a Grade III Development Officer in the Uva Provincial Council Public Service.

Gold

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Youth Trail Blazer of the Year

Kavini Nimthara Induruwa - Kavini Nimthara Induruwa, born in the United Arab Emirates to Sri Lankan parents, embodies courage and determination. Fascinated by space and space engineering from a young age, she pursued her dreams with unwavering dedication. After completing her basic education, she graduated with honors in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Sheffield, England. Her remarkable project, an "Actively-Stabilising Model Rocket," earned recognition from the university, which proudly showcased her work across its social media platforms.

Gold

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Youth Entrepreneur of the Year

Mininuwan Bandara - An undergraduate student in instrumentation and automation technology and a passionate entrepreneur. Founder MB Handmade Luxury Designed and crafted luxury wooden products with a focus on aesthetic and functional excellence. Specialized in creating products using coconut and agriculture waste, promoting sustainability.

Gold

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Best Team of WINSPIRATION 3.O

Insight Catalysts

1. Dr. Chamathka Ediriwickramasooriya
2. Binuri Rajasinghe
3. Mohamed Saajith Fazil
4. W.M. Lahiru Madhushan
5. Reethika Kamaleswaran
6. Pamodi Galagoda
7. Shehani Dunusinghe
8. Shangavi Saravana
9. Aaysha Junaideen
10. Hadiya Junaideen.
11. Fathimath Maha
12. Treasa Adams
13. M.R.M. Rislin
14. Dilaksi Jeyakumar
15. Sapeena Thiyakarasa
16. Chandrasegaran Vidukshan
17. Damsara Samarakoon
18. Danusha S. Hewage
19. Bimalka Kavindi

Gold

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Best Mentor WINSPIRATION 3.O (Male)

K A S Malinda Perera

Gold

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Best Mentor WINSPIRATION 3.O (Female)

H G A Prasansa Gunawardana

Gold

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Best Mentee WINSPIRATION 3.O (Male)

Rashaad Izath – Visionary Voyagers

Gold

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Best Mentee WINSPIRATION 3.O (Female)

Onaya Ranindhi Kulathunga – Synergy Seekers

Gold

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New Generation Member of the Year

Dr. H G S V Jayasuriya - Bachelor of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo. An Ayurvedic Doctor. After completing his one-year internship under the Department of Ayurveda, he joined as a Demonstrator at the Department of Ayurveda Medicine and Indigenous Medicine, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo. In 2019, he volunteered with Women in Management and in 2022, he became a founding member of New Generation Sri Lanka.

Gold

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Central Province Winner

Kanishta Michael - Global Leader for the Nuwara Eliya District under the National Youth Service Council, which operates under the Ministry of Youth and Sports, focusing on producing leaders with competence, clarity, character, and compassion to transform Sri Lanka. She holds a yellow belt in karate from the University of SLIIT Malabe. As a young women activist and politician, she passionately advocates for the rights of upcountry women, particularly against violence and harassment, with aspirations of becoming a member of Parliament.

Provincial Award

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Eastern Province Winner

Jayanthan Amalnathan - Jayanthan Amalanathan, is a community worker, graduated from Uva Wellassa University Sri Lanka with a BSc hons in Science and Technology, specializing in mechatronics. He founded SPM Enterprises, which holds multiple groups of companies, he established SPM Foundation, a non-profit organization. SPM is a social enterprise that strives to empower individuals and communities by supporting them to embrace new technology through research and development.

Provincial Award

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North Province Winner

Kilmisha Yaazhisai - Kilmisha Yaazhisai, a young girl from Jaffna, who became the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little Champs Season 3 winner on Indian TV channel Zee Tamil. Sa Re Ga Ma Pa is one of the most famous reality singing shows in the Tamil Television Industry. Six finalists, including Kilmisha, contested for the title on 17 December. Kilmisha is the first Sri Lankan to have won the first place in an Indian reality TV show.

Provincial Award

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North Central Province Winner

Mininuwan Bandara - An undergraduate student in instrumentation and automation technology and a passionate entrepreneur. Founder MB Handmade Luxury Designed and crafted luxury wooden products with a focus on aesthetic and functional excellence. Specialized in creating products using coconut and agriculture waste, promoting sustainability.

Provincial Award

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North Western Province Winner

Karunarathnalage Lilan Udayanga Dayananda - Co-founder and CEO of Elzian Agro, was recognized among the top ten Youth Social Entrepreneurs at the Global-South Development Expo by the United Nations and received the Commonwealth Youth Award for excellence in development work in 2022. He was also named among the top 100 meaningful business founders in 2023 by Ernst & Young and Hogan Lovells Global Law Firms.

Provincial Award

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Sabaragamuwa Province Winner

Palihawadana Ralalage Rachika Anjana Lakshan Palihawadana - He has been a member of the Sri Lanka Youth Club Federation since 2012 and is an Attorney-at-Law. In 2020, he served as a member of the youth parliament and as a deputy minister in 2021. Passionate about cultivating reading habits among children and youth, he has made significant contributions as the Chairman of the Ratnapura Social District Federation from 2022 to 2024.

Provincial Award

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Southern Province Winner

The Rustic Kitchen & Tranquil Village - The Rustic Kitchen & Tranquil Village YouTube channel, presented by Bhagya Santhushti Liyanage, features Sri Lankan food recipes cooked with her mother, tasted by her grandfather, and filmed by her brother. Ranked as the No. 1 channel in Sri Lanka by Blade in 2023, it highlights authentic Sri Lankan cuisine and embraces family values.

Provincial Award

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Uva Province Winner

Hewa Munasinghalage Chamodi Prabodha - Sri Lankan under 19 women’s cricket team’s youngest player Chamodi Praboda Munasinghe from Monaragala was the highlight at the Women’s under 19 Tri Nation cricket series. Chamodi Munasinghe the 15-year-old leg spinner from Monaragala district is the youngest player of this tournament while she is the first Monaragala player to represent National women’s team

Provincial Award

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Western Province Winner

Paththini Gamage Dinuwara Randil Perera - He is a proud alumnus of the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, and a former captain of the university's Karate team. His accomplishments include being a South Asian bronze medalist and the 2019 National Champion. He also earned a silver medal at the National Festival Games in 2023 and another silver at the South Asian Karate Championship the same year.

Provincial Award

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All Rounder National Award

Sajitha Vithanage - Sajitha Vithanage, a standout student from Nalanda College, excelled both academically and athletically. As the Cricket Captain, he achieved an impressive feat of scoring three A's in the A/Ls Biological Stream. Notably, he scored a magnificent century in the big match against Ananda College. Balancing the responsibilities of leading a division 1 school cricket team while achieving such academic success is a testament to his dedication and courage.

Gold Award