IChemC Awards

Distinguished Service Awards

Honouring members who have given their time, commitment and dedicated service to the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon.

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Latest Recognition
2026

Distinguished Service Award

Recognising exceptional commitment and service to the Institute.

About the Award

Recognising Dedicated Service

A distinguished recognition for members who have contributed significantly to the activities and development of the Institute.

This award is made to felicitate members who have given much of their time towards the activities of the Institute and served the Institute with dedication.

Eligibility

Criteria for the Award

Eligible Chartered Chemists may be considered based on their sustained service and contribution to IChemC.

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12 Years of Service

Chartered Chemists who have served for a minimum period of 12 years as Council members and/or members of statutory committees.

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7 Years as Office Bearers

A minimum of 7 years as office bearers in the Council and/or statutory committees.

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Combined Service

A minimum of 10 years in an appropriate combination of the above forms of service.

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Overall Contribution

The total contribution to the work of the Institute must be considered adequate by the Search Committee.

Historical record: In view of the unavailability of records, service to the Institute after 1971 is considered.
Selection Process

How Awardees Are Selected

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Search Committee & Council

The Search Committee meets at the beginning of each calendar year and considers suitable persons for nomination to the Council. The decision of the Council is final.

Distinguished Service Awardees

Honouring Our Awardees

A record of members recognised for their distinguished service to the Institute over the years.

Previous Awardees
2025
Prof. S. Liyanage
Mr. N.M.S. Hettigedara
2024
Prof. S. A. Deraniyagala
2023
Prof. P. A. Paranagama
2021
Mr. K. R. Dayananda
Mr. M. R. M. Haniffa
2017
Prof. S. P. Deraniyagala
2016
Prof. Tuley de Silva
Dr. Upali Samarajeewa
2013
Prof. M. D. P. de Costa
Dr. Nandani Ediriweera
2012
Prof. W. S. Fernando
2011
Prof. Sujatha Hewage
2010
Dr. L. S. R. Arambewela
Prof. S. I. Samarasinghe
2008
Mr. H. S. M. Pieris
2006
Mr. Y. Mahesan
Prof. S. Wimalasena
2001
Mr. E. G. Somapala
2000
Prof. H. D. Gunawardhana
Ms. C. L. M. Nethsinghe
1999
Prof. R. S. Ramakrishna
Mr. T. Kandasamy
1997
Prof. E. R. Jansz
1995
Prof. J. N. O. Fernando
Mr. N. I. N. S. Nadarasa

A Tradition of Dedicated Service

The Distinguished Service Award reflects the Institute's appreciation of members whose sustained commitment, leadership and service have contributed to the growth and development of IChemC.