{"id":375,"date":"2016-01-05T13:22:31","date_gmt":"2016-01-05T18:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/slcaottawa.com\/site\/?page_id=375"},"modified":"2017-12-31T19:45:39","modified_gmt":"2018-01-01T00:45:39","slug":"community-service-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/slcaottawa.com\/site\/slcao-community\/community-service-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Service Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each year SLCAO recognizes individuals for their outstanding contribution to the Sri Lankan community in Ottawa. \u00a0Here are the distinguished individuals:<\/p>\n

2016\/17<\/strong> – TBD<\/p>\n

2015\/16<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Presented by President Anura Ferdinand, narration by Chaminda Wijesinghe<\/p>\n

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  1. Mrs. Nandani Fernando
    \nTo introduce the first recipient\u2026..I will be giving hints and see if you can guess who it is\u2026.she really need no introduction\u2026 but we will do so for you to guess\u2026..she is identifiable for an outstanding contribution towards the Sri Lankan events in Ottawa. She moved to Canada in 1997 with her family. She has taken part in many cultural and religious programs in Ottawa. Often volunteering with tasty food preparation and coordinating the activities. She is also a cancer survivor. With all the pain she bares, she would still render her support to the community. Tonight we get the honour of appreciating a lady who had contributed to our community immensely. Without further due, let me introduce Mrs. Nandani Fernando and invite her to the stage to accept our token of Appreciation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Dr. Lakshman Dias<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      To introduce the first recipient\u2026..I will be giving hints and see if you can guess who it is\u2026.again, I really need no introduction but we will do so for you to guess\u2026..he is identifiable for an outstanding contribution towards the Sri Lankan Music events in Ottawa. He with his wife and daughter moved to Canada in 1997. He studied in Nova Scotia to obtain his PhD in Electrical Engineering. In Ottawa, he was instrumental in forming the band Lankan Breeeze. This humble gentleman, have taken part in almost all of the musical aspects of community events\u00a0 in Ottawa. He spends an enormous amount of time with details to attention to deliver the best possible outcome be it preparation or an delivery. He has is also contributed to creating musical tracks to backup vocals, chords for songs for the band and also video editing of events.<\/p>\n

      Without further due, let me introduce Dr. Laksman Dias and invite him to the stage to accept our token of Appreciation.<\/p>\n

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      (Photo credits to Niki Diaz Photography)<\/p>\n

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      1. Promoting social and cultural activities are few of the objectives on the Sri Lanka Canda Association. The Executive Committee undertook an activity this year to specially promote Sri Lankan Dance Styling. In doing so we were very pleased with the training provided for the dance teachers and some students by Mrs. Palika Samanthi. She is a Senior Lecturer and Former Head of the Department Indian &Asian Dance at the University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Sri Lanka (www.vpa.ac.lk<\/a>). She is visiting Canada briefly. In recognition of her contribution to the community, SLCAO presented her with a Token of Appreciation on the 15th of May 2016. From left Mr. Anura Ferdinand (SLCAO President), Mrs. Palika Samanthi and Mrs Renuka Subasinghe (dance workshop coordinator). Photo credits to Mr. Ajith Samarajeewa.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        2014\/15<\/strong> – Presented by Past President Naradha Kodituwakku, narration by Anura Ferdinand
        \nMr. Keerthi Weerasooriya
        \nIn our community, Mr. Weerasooriya has organized musical events and also vocalized in those events. He is an ardent Cricket and a Golf fan. He is ALSO the editor-in-charge of our monthly newsletter for the last 2 years. His dedication and enthusiasm is inspiring.<\/p>\n

        Mr. Nalaka Gunawardhane
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        Mr. Gunawardhane has helped SLCAO in functioning as the MC of New Year Celebrations for 7 years running! He brought a wealth of experience to the stage for the benefit of our audience and he enjoys the role of MC. His experience onstage allows him to be relaxed, informative, and entertaining. To make a long story short, let me say that he is the most popular and outstanding Master of Ceremonies in our community<\/p>\n

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         <\/p>\n

        2013\/14<\/strong> – Presented by Past President Roshan Fernando, narration by Naradha Kodituwakku<\/p>\n

        Mrs. Kanthi Dias
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        Mrs. Padmini Hapuacachchi
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        2012\/13<\/strong>\u00a0– Presented by Past President Chaminda Weerakoon, narration by\u00a0Roshan Fernando<\/p>\n

        Dr. Nimal De Silva<\/p>\n

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        Mr. Patrick Silva<\/p>\n

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        Mrs. Deepani Waiyaratne<\/p>\n

        2011\/12<\/strong>\u00a0– Past President Priyanka Alwis presented all the past presidents up-to 2012 April with a Token of Appreciation at the New Year celebrations at the Hellanic Community Center, 1315 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa<\/p>\n

        2008\/09<\/strong> – Presented by Past President Anura Gamage to Mr. Lakshman Dias on behalf of the Lankan Breeze Ottawa music band<\/p>\n

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        Each year SLCAO recognizes individuals for their outstanding contribution to the Sri Lankan community in Ottawa. \u00a0Here are the distinguished individuals: 2016\/17 – TBD 2015\/16\u00a0\u2013 Presented by President Anura Ferdinand, narration by Chaminda Wijesinghe Mrs. Nandani Fernando To introduce the first recipient\u2026..I will be giving hints and see if you can guess who it is\u2026.she Read More …<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"parent":18,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/slcaottawa.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/375"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/slcaottawa.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/slcaottawa.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/slcaottawa.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/slcaottawa.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=375"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/slcaottawa.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/375\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1614,"href":"https:\/\/slcaottawa.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/375\/revisions\/1614"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/slcaottawa.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/slcaottawa.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=375"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}