The Foundation of Civilian Bravery Sri Lanka and leading Sri Lankan insurer, Janashakthi Insurance PLC, have joined hands for the third consecutive year to present the ‘Janashakthi – National Civilian Bravery Awards 2018’. The 24th edition of the awards will honour and celebrate selfless acts of bravery committed by Sri Lanka’s unsung heroes.
With the grand awards ceremony set to be held on June 14, the Foundation of Civilian Bravery Sri Lanka invited civilians from across the country to apply for, or nominate their fellow citizens, for acts of bravery committed between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017. This year, Janashakthi and the Foundation of Civilian Bravery have received the highest number of entries in the event’s history.
The entries are currently being shortlisted and the winners will be selected by a distinguished panel of judges, based on the evidence submitted and face to face interviews.
“We are delighted to present these awards to civilians who have shown immense strength and courage.
The Awards provide a national platform to celebrate the nation’s unsung heroes who have valiantly risked their own lives to save someone else’s life,” said Kasun Chandraratne, Founder / President of the Foundation of Civilian Bravery Sri Lanka.
“The Foundation of Civilian Bravery Sri Lanka has been honouring selfless brave civilians for 23 years and it is our privilege to support them in this noble endeavour for the third consecutive year. Being a responsible insurer with strong local roots, we recognise the value of timely assistance during moments of peril. Hence, we are delighted to acknowledge and celebrate these acts of bravery conducted by every day heroes’,” said Jude Fernando, Director, Janashakthi Insurance PLC.
There are several categories of awards being given away at the ‘Janashakthi – National Civilian Bravery Awards 2018’.
The Budal Na Gold Award and the Silver Medals, the mainstay of the event, are awarded to citizens of Sri Lanka who voluntarily risk their lives to save others.
The Civilian Bravery Philanthropy Award is to be accorded to individuals who have built community establishments such as, a hospital or school, primarily with their personal funds.
The Civilian Bravery Fauna / Flora Award is for individuals who have exhibited initiative and dedication to protect fauna and / or flora.
The Civilian Bravery Nur (Life) Award recognizes a donor’s substantial contribution for the promotion of Civilian Bravery by way of personal dedication, media exposure or media research and exposure to discover risks to life.
The White Swan Medal for the Students Civilian Bravery Social Activity Award is to be presented to a student who has performed his or her duties to achieve the objectives of social service organizations.