Applications called for National Civilian Bravery Awards 2009

The Foundation for Civilian Bravery is accepting applications from Sri Lankans seeking to nominate candidates for the Awards for Civilian Bravery as conferred by the Foundation for 2009.

Those eligible for recognition are citizens of Sri Lanka who courageously - without concern of danger to life or limb - volunteer to save others whose lives are imperiled by tide, fire, mine, and rough seas and similar dangers occasioned by natural disaster or man-made disasters. The awards consist of the Budal Na Gold Medal and Silver Medals for Civilian Bravery.

On receipt of the applications, a panel of judges will select the persons to receive the awards on the basis of interviews and any available supporting evidence.

The closing date is January 15, 2009 and the applicable period is January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008.

Applications may be submitted personally by the candidate or anyone who is acquainted with the incident; the responsibility for providing evidence lies with the applicant and the candidate; previous awardees of the gold and silver medals are not eligible for consideration; and the award consists of a medal only.

The Foundation does not issue financial grants and the decision of the judges is final.