Annual Presidential Environment Awards 2025

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The 11th Annual Presidential Environment Awards 2025, organized by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), was held on 23rd October 2025 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the distinguished patronage of Honourable Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

This prestigious national event aims to recognize and honour individuals and institutions covering different segments that demonstrate exceptional commitment to environmental sustainability, going beyond conventional practices to champion environmental conservation and protection in pursuit of sustainable development.

Hon. Dr. Dhammika Patabendi, MP, Minister of Environment, Hon. Sunil Handunneththi, MP, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Hon. Mr. Anton Jayakody, Deputy Minister of Environment, Mr. K. R. Uduwawala, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, and several other distinguished guests participated the ceremony.

The event was conducted under the guidance of Prof. Tilak Hewawasam, Chairman, and Mr. R. S. P. Kapila Rajapaksha, Director General of the Central Environmental Authority.

More than 1,000 participants attended this grand occasion, including senior management from institutions under the Ministry of Environment, academics, professionals in environment, industrialists, government officials, schools, hospitals, private sector representatives, and other invited dignitaries.

A total of 132 award winners were recognized across diverse sectors such as industry, education, government and private institutions, NGOs, innovation, renewable energy projects, media, and social media, celebrating their outstanding contributions towards a greener Sri Lanka.

The evening was further enriched by a captivating dance performance by the Chandana Wickramasinghe Dancing Academy, which added elegance and cultural vibrancy to this memorable event.