EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2025 FELICITATES THE BEST OF THE BEST
The Sri Lanka Air Force Excellence Awards 2025 was held at the Eagles’ Lagoon View Banquet Hall, Katunayake today (13 March 2026) 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 Vice Marshal Amitha Jayamaha. 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 and divisions, 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 2025. 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 HDAN Wijewardhana (Catering Specialist (Special)) and Leading Aircraftwoman Yakshikadevi D (Operations Ground II) were named the Most Outstanding Airman and Airwoman for the Year 2025. 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 award for the Best Quality Control Circle (QCC) was won by the QCC titled "The Shield" forwarded by the No.7 Helicopter Squadron at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda. This year, the award for the Best Environment Management Project for the year 2025 was secured by Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School Ekala.
The event was attended by the Chief of Staff, Deputy 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 Vice Marshal Amitha Jayamaha. 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 and divisions, 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 2025. 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 HDAN Wijewardhana (Catering Specialist (Special)) and Leading Aircraftwoman Yakshikadevi D (Operations Ground II) were named the Most Outstanding Airman and Airwoman for the Year 2025. 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 award for the Best Quality Control Circle (QCC) was won by the QCC titled "The Shield" forwarded by the No.7 Helicopter Squadron at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda. This year, the award for the Best Environment Management Project for the year 2025 was secured by Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School Ekala.
The event was attended by the Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, members of the Air Force Board of Management, senior officers of the SLAF, officers, other ranks and their beloved family members.
Award Winners
| AIRMEN | AIRWOMEN |
|---|---|
| Directorate of Air Operations Master Warrant Officer UHT Danushka (Operations Air Supervisor (Special)) | |
Directorate of Aeronautical Engineering Master Warrant Officer SHSS Kumara (Air Frame Fitter (Special)) | Directorate of Aeronautical Engineering Corporal Keragala KADI (Safety Equipment Technician (Special)) |
| Directorate of General Engineering Flight Sergeant Gunasekara GDS (AGSE Mechanic (I)) | |
| Directorate of Electronic and Computer Engineering Flight Sergeant Jayasinghe GWS (Air Radio Technician Fitter (Special) | Directorate of Electronic and Computer Engineering Leading Aircraftwoman Mayurangi WGI (Computer Technician (II)) |
| Directorate of Ground Operations Flight Sergeant Wijewardana JDBG (Operations Ground (Special)) | Directorate of Ground Operations Leading Aircraftwoman Yakshikadevi D (Operations Ground (II)) |
| Directorate of Logistics Warrant Officer HDAN Wijewardhana (Catering Specialist (Special)) | Directorate of Logistics Sergeant Suranjali AS (Ground Stewardess III) |
| Directorate of Administration Corporal Maduranga KADN (Accounts Specialist (I)) | Directorate of Administration Sergeant Shyamali UA (Accounts Assistant (III)) |
| Directorate of Constructions Engineering Sergeant Priyashanka LRAD (Constructions Equipment Technician Specialist (I)) | |
| Directorate of Health Services Sergeant Ranathunga RMJA (Dental Technician (I)) | Directorate of Health Services Corporal Madumalka HRN (Nurse (I)) |
| Provost Division Flight Sergeant Balasooriya PWGSC (Police Specialist (II) | Provost Division Corporal Dinushika MS (Police Specialist (II)) |
| Sports Division Warrant Officer EMUAB Ekanayake (Physical Training Instructor (I)) | Sports Division Corporal Chamodani SYN (Physical Training Instructor (I)) |
| Preforming Arts Division Sergeant Priyankara RGPS (Musician (II)) |
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| Supportive Service Leading Aircraftman Bandara RGSS (Agriculture Assistant (III)) |
