National Civilian Bravery Awards

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

Those eligible for recognition are Sri Lankan citizens who courageously without concern of danger to his/her life or limb volunteer to save others whose lives are imperiled by tide, fire, mine, and rough seas and similar dangers occasioned by natural or man-made disasters.

The awards consist of Budal Na Gold Medal and Silver Medals for Civilian Bravery.

A panel of judges will select the persons to receive the awards on the basis of interviews and any available supporting evidence on receipt of the application. Closing date is January 15, 2009 and the applicable periods from 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 to apply.

The award does not carry financial grants.

The decision of the panel of judges is final.

Applications should be sent to Kasun P. Chandraratne, President, Foundation for Civilian Bravery, 137 A, Siri Siddattarama Road, Walana, Panadura. Tel: 038-5670050, Fax: 038-224177, E-mail: [email protected].