Pannala, Sri Lanka (November 05, 2022) — Celebrating dedicated public service and national excellence, the Shri Hela Cultural Collaboration Foundation (SHCCF) hosted the grand ceremony of the "Shri Hela Abhimani Honorary Awards 2022" on November 5, 2022, in Pannala.
The prestigious event was organized to evaluate, honor, and encourage 160 proud sons and daughters of Sri Lanka who have rendered exceptional service toward nation-building, social transformation, and community welfare.
Recognizing Excellence Across Diverse Social Sectors
A total of 160 distinguished personalities—spanning entrepreneurs, athletes, educational leaders, artists, state security and administrative officers, healthcare professionals, drug prevention counselors, journalists, and grassroots social workers—were conferred honors across three main award categories:
Shri Hela Abhimani Lifetime Honorary Award: Conferred upon distinguished figures who have made extraordinary lifetime sacrifices for sustainable social change. Shri Hela Abhiman Business Excellence Award: Presented to visionary entrepreneurs committed to driving social upliftment through ethical business practices. Shri Hela Abhiman Award: Awarded to inspiring leaders and advocates actively working to foster positive change in society. Dr. Chrishantha Dissanayake: "Standing by Noble Citizens Who Serve Humanity" Addressing the grand assembly, Deshabandu Dr. Chrishantha J.K.M. Dissanayake—Founder, President, and Director General of the SHCCF—highlighted the moral duty of recognizing self-sacrificing public servants:
"While driving social transformation and guiding society toward righteousness remains a collective responsibility of all humanity, many step away from it. However, these noble men and women have dedicated the greater portion of their lives to the nation amidst severe challenges. The Shri Hela Cultural Collaboration Foundation will always stand by such extraordinary individuals and empower any mission that serves humanity."
Multi-Organizational Collaboration and Leadership
The ceremony was organized and managed under the executive stewardship of Deshabandu Dr. Chrishantha Dissanayake and the Board of Directors of the SHCCF.
The mission was supported through strategic partnerships with several leading civil and human rights organizations, including:
International Human Rights Commission (IHRC Alliance) Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) Women and Children Concern (WCC) Organization All Ceylon Cultural United Foundation (ACCUF) Nature and Cultural Protection Foundation Mission Lanka Foundation Official Event Record
Date: November 05, 2022
Venue: Pannala, Sri Lanka
Reported by:
Hemantha Vitharana
Senior Executive Director — Shri Hela Cultural Collaboration Foundation
