Green achievements spotlighted at Presidential Environment Awards 2025

The prestigious “Presidential Environment Awards 2025” will be held today (23), at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The ceremony, organised by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), aims to recognise outstanding efforts in promoting environmental sustainability across Sri Lanka.   

The event will be attended by Environment Minister Dr. Dammika Patabendi, Industries and Entrepreneurship Minister Sunil Handunnetti, Environment Deputy Minister Anton Jayakody, Environment Ministry Secretary K.R. Uduwawala, and senior CEA officials including Chairman Prof. Tilak Hewawasam and Director General Kapila Mahesh Rajapaksha, alongside award recipients and distinguished guests.   

This year, a total of 132 awards will be presented, including 17 Gold, 29 Silver, 38 Bronze, 47 Merit Awards, and 1 Special Jury Award. The awards, made from recycled aluminum tins, underscore the event’s strong commitment to eco-friendly practices. All entries were evaluated by expert panels, with jury decisions deemed final.