EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2024 FELICITATES THE BEST OF THE BEST
12:07pm on Saturday 22nd March 2025
The Sri Lanka Air Force Excellence Awards 2024 was held at the Eagles’ Lagoon View Banquet Hall, Katunayake yesterday (21 March 2025) under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe. Outstanding performances of the Airmen and Airwomen within the Air Force were recognized and appreciated in order to motivate them to strive for continued excellence through dedication.
The ceremony commenced with the customary illumination of the oil lamp as well as the observation of two minutes of silence. The SLAF Dancing Troupe presented a variety of cultural acts at the event. The Commander and other dignitaries were welcomed by the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Air Commodore Asela Jayasekara. The Commander addressed the audience after the trophies were awarded, praising the value that everyone who was honoured during the ceremony had contributed to the SLAF and inspiring all Airmen and Airwomen to continue striving for excellence in the years to come.
Based on criteria established by respective directorates, finalists were nominated for consideration and further selection was done by an independent panel that was appointed by the Commander of the Air Force, to honour them as outstanding performers in each trade and for their contribution to the development of the SLAF during the year 2024. Accordingly, the candidates who obtain the highest points from the selection process are awarded the "Most Outstanding Airman and Airwoman" trophies with attractive cash rewards.
This year, Warrant Officer RDN Priyantha (Operations Ground Special) and Corporal Madhushani WH (Aero Engine Fitter (Special)) were named the Most Outstanding Airman and Airwoman for the Year 2024. The team from the Aeronautical Engineering Support Wing from SLAF Base Ratmalana won the "Best Research Team" award this year having obtained the highest points during the selection process. The team was led by Wing Commander KMGL Jayasuriya.
The award for the Best Quality Control Circle (QCC) was won by the QCC titled "Anduna" forwarded by the No.7 Helicopter Squadron at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda. This year, the award for the Best Environment Management Project for the year 2024 was secured by Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda.
The event was attended by the Chief of Staff, members of the Air Force Board of Management, senior officers of the SLAF, officers, other ranks and their beloved family members.
The ceremony commenced with the customary illumination of the oil lamp as well as the observation of two minutes of silence. The SLAF Dancing Troupe presented a variety of cultural acts at the event. The Commander and other dignitaries were welcomed by the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Air Commodore Asela Jayasekara. The Commander addressed the audience after the trophies were awarded, praising the value that everyone who was honoured during the ceremony had contributed to the SLAF and inspiring all Airmen and Airwomen to continue striving for excellence in the years to come.
Based on criteria established by respective directorates, finalists were nominated for consideration and further selection was done by an independent panel that was appointed by the Commander of the Air Force, to honour them as outstanding performers in each trade and for their contribution to the development of the SLAF during the year 2024. Accordingly, the candidates who obtain the highest points from the selection process are awarded the "Most Outstanding Airman and Airwoman" trophies with attractive cash rewards.
This year, Warrant Officer RDN Priyantha (Operations Ground Special) and Corporal Madhushani WH (Aero Engine Fitter (Special)) were named the Most Outstanding Airman and Airwoman for the Year 2024. The team from the Aeronautical Engineering Support Wing from SLAF Base Ratmalana won the "Best Research Team" award this year having obtained the highest points during the selection process. The team was led by Wing Commander KMGL Jayasuriya.
The award for the Best Quality Control Circle (QCC) was won by the QCC titled "Anduna" forwarded by the No.7 Helicopter Squadron at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda. This year, the award for the Best Environment Management Project for the year 2024 was secured by Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda.
The event was attended by the Chief of Staff, members of the Air Force Board of Management, senior officers of the SLAF, officers, other ranks and their beloved family members.
| AIRMEN | AIRWOMEN |
|---|---|
| Best Air Operations Tradesman Sergeant Weerasinghe KIU | |
Best Ground Operations Tradesman Warrant Officer RDN Priyantha | Best Ground Operations Tradeswoman Leading Aircraftwoman Madubhashini MKH |
| Best Aeronautical Engineering Tradesman Sergeant Buddhika AGGG | Best Aeronautical Engineering Tradeswoman Corporal Madhushani WH |
| Best General Engineering Tradesman Warrant Officer PMPGCK Weerasinghe | |
| Best Electronics & Computer Engineering Tradesman Flight Sergeant Dinesh MAS | Best Electronics & Computer Engineering Tradeswoman Leading Aircraftwoman Perera TAM |
| Best Logistics Tradesman Sergeant Basnayake BMSB | Best Logistics Tradeswoman Corporal Mahagamage I |
| Best Administrative Tradesman Sergeant Prasantha TA | Best Administrative Tradeswoman Sergeant Madushani LN |
| Best Construction Engineering Sergeant Gunarathne MASG | |
| Best Health Services Tradesman Flight Sergeant Ruwan Kumara KPD | Best Health Services Tradeswoman Corporal De Silva DPAS |
| Best Provost Division Tradesman Sergeant Sandaruwan KLC | Best Provost Tradeswoman Corporal Wijewantha HLCM |
| Best Sports Division Tradesman Flight Sergeant Kumarathunga HELP | Best Sports Division Tradesman Corporal Rathnayaka RD |
| Best Performing Arts Division Tradesman Flight Sergeant Sanjeewa NP | Best Performing Arts Division Tradesman |
| Best Support Services Tradesman Flight Sergeant Bandara HMCW |
