Women in Management, National Youth Services Council calls for Nominations. – ‘New Generation Awards 2021’ under the theme of “Arise Shine”
Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 21st, 2021 Colombo
In the journey of finding hidden talents of Sri Lankan youth and their unsung contribution to the nation, Women in Management (WIM ) in partnership with Sri Lanka National Youth Services Council organizing the New generation Awards for the 2nd consecutive year on 17th July 2021 at Galadari Hotel.
The New Generation Awards 2021 aims to shine a spotlight on Extra ordinary young leadership within the age group of 15 to 30 years, to support and recognize positive contribution to their communities, nation and the World at large considering sectors such as careers, entrepreneurship, Technopreneur, sports, social service, innovation, talents, arts, creative science, social media, etc.
Nomination open from 1st May to 30th May 2021 and can be made by visiting www.womeninmanagementawards.org
This year’s panel of judges, chaired by Mr. Damitha Wickaramasinghe – Chairman National Youth Service Council together with a diversified team including Ms. Varuni Amunugama Fernando – Managing Director Triad Advertising Limited and the national TV channel Derana, Ms. Kasturi Chelleraja Wilson- Group CEO Hemas Holdings Plc, Director Ms. Zahara Ansary – Country Manager CIMA Sri Lanka, Dr. Ravi Dissanayake – Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing Management, the Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies of the University of Kelaniya, (Prof) Dr. Suranaga De Silva – Director of CERIPA and Act Director at CUCEC at University of Colombo and Mr. Yasas Hewage – Marketer, Innovator & Entrepreneur
“This is the second year we are organizing the NG awards, and we are happy to witness the positive changes, as well as the opportunities the last year’s award winners, received after the recognition they received from the NG Awards. We ensured that the past winners used the award to build their future and to inspire the youth. I have personally witnessed that they are proudly and positively doing that
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Web : www.womeninmanagement.org while branding their own personalities” says Dr. Sulochana Segera Founder/Chairperson of WIM as initiator of the New Generation Awards.
In the process of this tremendous journey, the role of National Youth Services Council explained by Mr. Damitha Wickaramasinghe – Chairman National Youth Service Council saying “The National Youth Services Council, as the apex body in Youth Development in Sri Lanka, deeply appreciates the interest and commitment displayed by Women
In Management in organizing New Generation Awards for the youth of Sri Lanka. The NYSC has partnered with WIM, enthusiastically extending support to initiatives of this nature, founded by non-governmental actors in recognizing youth talent and contributing towards Youth Empowerment with the goal of harnessing the potential of future leaders.”
Ms. Varuni Amunugama Fernando – Managing Director Triad Advertising Limited and the national TV channel Derana enlightens the fact on judge’s measures saying “With performance comes recognition, rewards and exciting new opportunities. Use the stage wisely, kindly and patriotically. The future of our country is in your hands..”
Ms. Kasturi Chelleraja Wilson- Group CEO Hemas Holdings Plc, said “The future is you. Want more for our country, more for our people , So be the best versions of yourselves and unleash your potential.” Ms. Zahara Ansary – Country Manager CIMA Sri Lanka said “our youth are a significantly important segment of our country – they are our future.
The New Generation Awards are meant to recognize trail blazers under various categories who are movers and shakers in their own environs – all for the betterment of society and our country. We’ve seen how the past winners have gone to inspire other youth and created great impact. I am delighted to be in the panel of judges to select Sri Lanka’s best!” , Dr. Ravi Dissanayake – Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing Management, the Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies of the University of Kelaniya, “”empowering future leaders for sustainability ”
(Prof) Dr. Suranaga De Silva – Director of CERIPA and Act Director at CUCEC at University of Colombo said
“Creation of visionary leadership for sustainable future”
and Mr. Yasas Hewage – Marketer, Innovator & Entrepreneursaid “The old world is being disrupted with a loud invitation for the youth, begging you to reimagine and rebuild , so take a risk and lead
This year New Generation Award will be chaired by Dr. Himalee De Silva, WIM ExCo member, Senior Lecturer, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo said “As a person who works with youth I think this is a great opportunity for youth to find their future support system” and Vice Chair will be Onella Karunanayake WIM member, Executive Director OSM Holdings said “I am happy to part of this for the second consecutive year, as a youth we feel that we are stuck in a blame generation for individualism but NG Awards open a great opportunity for youth to prove that its just a myth”