The Prize Giving Ceremony of the SLAF the "Guwan Siththara" All Island Art competition was held at Air Force Headquarters today (10th September 2020) under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias. This year’s competition which was held in line with the 69th Anniversary of the SLAF was delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic situation.

Nine (9) children who were adjudged winners in the Primary, Junior and Senior Student categories attended the Prize Giving Ceremony which was conducted at the AFHQ Auditorium. These winners were chosen out of over 86,000 participants from all corners of the island.

The Command Recruiting Officer of the Air Force, Air Commodore Prasanna Balasooriya and the Command Agro Officer of the SLAF, Air Commodore Suharshi Fernando were the main organizers of this year’s competition.

Winners of the ‘Guwan Sithara’ Art Competition 2020

Category I - Grade 01 To 5
HT Vidun Dulnaka - Ruhunu Vijayaba Primary College, Hambanthota

Category II -Grade 06 To 09
JANN Senarath - Janadipathi Balika Vidyalaya, Galle

Category III -Grade 10 To 13
WPH Devnith - Royal College, Colombo 07