Six get Sarvodaya Awards

Six individuals who have rendered effective services to society at both national and international levels will receive the Sarvodaya Trust Fund annual awards at a ceremony in October.

The six have been selected from nominations received in response to notices published in the newspapers for their dedicated services to society in a variety of fields related to their skills.

The Awardees are Professor Sunil Ariyaratne for his public service in the fields of education, literature and mass media; Dr. Upali Pilapitiya for his national service in the field of research in indigenous medicine; Kalasuri Dr. Jayasiri Semage who has elevated local arts and crafts into the international arena; Nilakarawasan Lankadewa Jayawardena who renders a public service through environmental conservation and for the advancement of the farming community; Jonathan V. Thamber who has dedicated his life time for public service; and Rohana Beddage who has rendered an immense service to music and a variety of segments in the field of arts.