"J" Awards Nite
“In Journalism, there has always been a tension between getting it first and getting it right”~ Ellen Goodman (1941-), (American Journalist and Pulitzer Prize winning syndicated columnist)
Yet another much awaited annual awards ceremony for the journalists in Sri Lanka got under way glamorously last night. Journalism Awards for Excellence 2009 was held at the Mount Lavinia Hotel on July 27th 2010.
Journalism Awards for Excellence 2010 was organised by the Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Press Institute. The awards were selected by a panel of judges comprised of experienced journalists.
Moment of jubilation was felt in the Empire hall. All dressed elegantly, recipients were wished by their friends and family. And a moment of silence was observed.
Journalists from all media houses in Sri Lanka gathered under one roof to wish and witness. Dancers added colour and joy to the gala night. The event was attended by a large number of journalists, activists and students.
A view of Mount Lavinia Hotel
11th Annual Journalism Awards for Excellence
A Kandyan dancer at the event
The Guest Justice C.G.Weeramantry is being given a warm welcome
A moment of silence is being observed
Dance can be participatory , social or performed for a purpose
Many enjoyed the performance
The performers continued many themes
Colourful costumes were carefully chosen for the theme of the dance
Dance is used as a form of expression or social interaction
Another beautiful performance
Life time Achievement Awards were given to Mrs. Anandi Balasingham,Mr. Sirilal Kodikara,Mr. Arthur U. Amarasena,Mr. M. V. Kaanamylnathan andMr. M. S. M. Munsoor. The Chairman of Thinakkural Publications (PVT) Limited S.P.Samy is seen with the recipients after felicitating them
Dance is often accompanied by music
Dance and music are entwined
The annually perform at the journalism awards ceremony
Dance may be regarded as a form of non-verbal communication between humanbeings
A male performer of "Agni"
Dancing has evolved many styles
A quick jump up and down by the performers
Centring, Gravity,Balance, Posture, Gesture, Rhythm, Moving in Space and Breathing are the eight elements in dance
Every single dancer is expected to be perfect in these eight elements
A unique dance performance which leaves the audience gasping in their seats in wonderment
It is believed that before the production of written languages, dance was one of the methods of passing these stories down from generation to generation
Many early forms of music and dance were created and performed together
Audience rose from their seats while Sepala Gunasena Award for Defending Press Freedom of Sri lanka was awarded to Late Mr. Lasantha Wickrematunge
Dance and music can be in forms such as jig, waltz, tango, disco, salsa, electronic and hip-hop
The cultural event added colour and glamour to the event
A pot of fresh flowers at Mount Lavinia Hotel
Mervyn de Silva Journalist of the year 2009 Namini Wijedasa of Lakbimanews receives here award from the Guest Justice C.G.Weeramantry
A dance with dedication
Brilliant choreography led to stunning dance performance
Professor K.Kailasapathy Award for Reporting under Special Circumstances was awarded to The Sunday Leader newspaper. The award was received by the Sunday Leader Editor Frederica Jansz from the National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Working Journalist Association Gnanasriri Koththigoda
Perfect lights were used during the performance
Every movement denotes a message
Bangra dance by the Sri Lanka dancers
Dancers perform for a mix of Indian classic and cinema songs
Dance can embody or express ideas, emotions or tell a story
B.A.Siriwardena Columnist of the year (Tamil): Ayakkannu Titokugan – Thinakkural
The whole space on the stage is occupied
Matching accessories are used for every dance
Subramaniam Chettiar Award for Social Responsible Reporting: Mohamed Hussain Fathima Husna - Thinakkural
Performers quickly and unexpectedly begin to perform faster
Winners of Thinakkural- B.A.Siriwardena Columnist of the year (Tamil): Ayakkannu Titokugan – Thinakkural,Business Journalist of the year-Tamil: Yogarajah Nimalraj - Thinakkural,Subramaniam Chettiar Award for Social Responsible Reporting: Mohamed Hussain Fathima Husna - Thinakkural,Upali Wijewardena Feature Writer of the Year-(Tamil): Balasubramaniam Kirubharan – Thinakkural and Merit Award for Environment Reporting:(Tamil): Kulanthaivel Jeyandran - Thinakkural
Many circles are made according to the rhythm
Cartoonist of the Year Suppiah Jeyapalan of Virakesari
Sepala Gunasena Award for Defending Press Freedom of Sri lanka
Main Award to Late Mr. Lasantha Wickrematunge. The award was received by Late Lasantha Wickrematunga’s brother and co-founder of the Sunday Leader Lal Wickrematunga from the Editor of The Sunday Island Manik De Silva
Drum is beaten fast
Award winners are seen posing for a group photo
The dancers kept the floor tapping
Winners of Journalism Awards for Excellence 2009:-
Lifetime Achievement Awards:-
Mrs. Anandi Balasingham
Mr. Sirilal Kodikara
Mr. Arthur U. Amarasena
Mr. M. V. Kaanamylnathan
Mr. M. S. M. Munsoor
Best Designed Newspaper of the Year: Irida Lakbima
Merit Award:(English): The Nation
Merit Award: (Tamil): Metro News
Merit Awards:Daily Mirror/ Ravaya
Best Cartoonist of the Year:Suppiah Jeyapalan – Virakesari
Merit Award: Wasantha Kanthilal Siriwardena – The Nation
Merit Award: J. M. Kelaart de Silva – The Island
Best Photographer of the Year: Hettiarachige Ganasiri Samantha Perera – Daily Mirror
Merit Award: Sanka Gayashan Vidanagama – The Sunday Times
Best Sports Journalist of the Year:Channaka de Silva-Daily Mirror
Merit Award: Mohamed Naushad Amit – The Nation
Merit Award: Ehamparan Ravivarmah – Metro News
Best Environmental Journalist of the Year:Karunaratne Gamage – Irida Divaina
Merit Award:(Tamil): Kulanthaivel Jeyandran - Thinakkural
Merit Award: (English): Ifham Nizam – The Island
Upali Wijewardena Feature Writer of the Year- (Sinhala): Udani Wijesundara – Irida Lakbima
Merit Award:(Sinhala): Sanjeewika Samaratunga – Irida Lankadeepa
Upali Wijewardena Feature Writer of the Year-(Tamil): Balasubramaniam Kirubharan – Thinakkural
Merit Award:(Tamil): Hassthani Radhakrishnan – Virakesari (Daily)
Upali Wijewardena Feature Writer of the Year-(English): Ranee Mohamed – The Sunday Leader
Merit Award:(English): Randima Attygalle – The Nation
Subramaniam Chettiar Award for Social Responsible Reporting: Mohamed Hussain Fathima Husna - Thinakkural
Merit Award:(Sinhala): Ratna B. Ekanayake – Divaina
Merit Award:(English): Solonachchige Chathuri Prarthanie Dissanayake – The Sunday Times
Denzil Peiris Young Reporter of the Year:Yahalawelge Surekha Sanjeevani Samarasena - Ravaya
Merit Award: Nadia Fazlulhaq – The Sunday Times
Merit Award: B. Dianne Geraldine Silva – Daily Mirror
D.R.Wijewardene Award for earning the appreciation of peers and public:-
Main Award to: Mr. Iqbal Athas
Honourable mention: Mr. Shamindra Ferdinando - The Island
Mr. Sirimevan Kasthuriarachchi – Daily Divaina
Mr. Mihiri Fonseka – Irida Lakbima
Mr. Ramesh Warallegama – Daily Lakbima
Mr. Prasanna Jayasuriya – Daily Lankadeepa
Mr. Duminda Sanjeeva Balasuriya – Irida Lankadeepa
Mr. Sunil Jayasiri – Daily Mirror
Mr. Ranil Wijepala – Daily News
Mr. Tissa Ravindra Perera – Rivira
Mr. Prasanna Fonseka – Siyatha
Mr. Ranga Jayasuriya - Labimanews
Sepala Gunasena Award for Defending Press Freedom in Sri Lanka :-
Main Award to: Mr. Lasantha Wickrematunge
Honourable mention to: Mr. Upali Tennakoon
Mr. J. S. Tissainayagam
Mr. Poddala Jayantha
Mr. N. Vithyatharan
Business Journalist of the year-Sinhala:Shyam Nuwan Ganewatte of Divaina and Sunday Divaina
Business Journalist of the year-Tamil: Yogarajah Nimalraj - Thinakkural
Business Journalist of the year-English: Walimuni Cheranka Apeaksha Mendis – Daily Financial Times
Merit Award: Mandana Ismail Abeywickrema – The Sunday Leader
B.A.Siriwardena Columnist of the year-Sinhala: Amarasiri Wickramaratne – Lanka
Merit Award:(Sinhala): Sujeewa Wimalanath Weeraratne - Ravaya
B.A.Siriwardena Columnist of the year (Tamil): Ayakkannu Titokugan – Thinakkural
Merit Awrad:(Tamil): A. H. Siddeque Kariyapper – Virakesari weekly
B.A.Siriwardena Columnist of the year (English): Chandani Kirinde – The Sunday Times
Merit Award:(English): Emil Hals Van Der Poorten – The Sunday Leader
Scoop of the year: News Desk of The Sunday Times
Professor K.Kailasapathy Award for Reporting under Special Circumstances: The Sunday Leader newspaper
Merit Award:(Sinhala): M. Mihiri Mangala Fonseka – Irida Lakbima
Merit Award:(Tamil): Arun Arokianathan – Daily Virakesari
Investigative Journalist of the year: Mandana Ismail Abeywickrema – The Sunday Leader
Merit Award: Raknish Savan Wijewardene – The Sunday Leader
Mervyn de Silva Journalist of the year 2009: Namini Nimilamalee Wijedasa – Lakbimanews
Yet another much awaited annual awards ceremony for the journalists in Sri Lanka got under way glamorously last night. Journalism Awards for Excellence 2009 was held at the Mount Lavinia Hotel on July 27th 2010.
Journalism Awards for Excellence 2010 was organised by the Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Press Institute. The awards were selected by a panel of judges comprised of experienced journalists.
Moment of jubilation was felt in the Empire hall. All dressed elegantly, recipients were wished by their friends and family. And a moment of silence was observed.
Journalists from all media houses in Sri Lanka gathered under one roof to wish and witness. Dancers added colour and joy to the gala night. The event was attended by a large number of journalists, activists and students.
A view of Mount Lavinia Hotel
11th Annual Journalism Awards for Excellence
A Kandyan dancer at the event
The Guest Justice C.G.Weeramantry is being given a warm welcome
A moment of silence is being observed
Dance can be participatory , social or performed for a purpose
Many enjoyed the performance
The performers continued many themes
Colourful costumes were carefully chosen for the theme of the dance
Dance is used as a form of expression or social interaction
Another beautiful performance
Life time Achievement Awards were given to Mrs. Anandi Balasingham,Mr. Sirilal Kodikara,Mr. Arthur U. Amarasena,Mr. M. V. Kaanamylnathan andMr. M. S. M. Munsoor. The Chairman of Thinakkural Publications (PVT) Limited S.P.Samy is seen with the recipients after felicitating them
Dance is often accompanied by music
Dance and music are entwined
The annually perform at the journalism awards ceremony
Dance may be regarded as a form of non-verbal communication between humanbeings
A male performer of "Agni"
Dancing has evolved many styles
A quick jump up and down by the performers
Centring, Gravity,Balance, Posture, Gesture, Rhythm, Moving in Space and Breathing are the eight elements in dance
Every single dancer is expected to be perfect in these eight elements
A unique dance performance which leaves the audience gasping in their seats in wonderment
It is believed that before the production of written languages, dance was one of the methods of passing these stories down from generation to generation
Many early forms of music and dance were created and performed together
Audience rose from their seats while Sepala Gunasena Award for Defending Press Freedom of Sri lanka was awarded to Late Mr. Lasantha Wickrematunge
Dance and music can be in forms such as jig, waltz, tango, disco, salsa, electronic and hip-hop
The cultural event added colour and glamour to the event
A pot of fresh flowers at Mount Lavinia Hotel
Mervyn de Silva Journalist of the year 2009 Namini Wijedasa of Lakbimanews receives here award from the Guest Justice C.G.Weeramantry
A dance with dedication
Brilliant choreography led to stunning dance performance
Professor K.Kailasapathy Award for Reporting under Special Circumstances was awarded to The Sunday Leader newspaper. The award was received by the Sunday Leader Editor Frederica Jansz from the National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Working Journalist Association Gnanasriri Koththigoda
Perfect lights were used during the performance
Every movement denotes a message
Bangra dance by the Sri Lanka dancers
Dancers perform for a mix of Indian classic and cinema songs
Dance can embody or express ideas, emotions or tell a story
B.A.Siriwardena Columnist of the year (Tamil): Ayakkannu Titokugan – Thinakkural
The whole space on the stage is occupied
Matching accessories are used for every dance
Subramaniam Chettiar Award for Social Responsible Reporting: Mohamed Hussain Fathima Husna - Thinakkural
Performers quickly and unexpectedly begin to perform faster
Winners of Thinakkural- B.A.Siriwardena Columnist of the year (Tamil): Ayakkannu Titokugan – Thinakkural,Business Journalist of the year-Tamil: Yogarajah Nimalraj - Thinakkural,Subramaniam Chettiar Award for Social Responsible Reporting: Mohamed Hussain Fathima Husna - Thinakkural,Upali Wijewardena Feature Writer of the Year-(Tamil): Balasubramaniam Kirubharan – Thinakkural and Merit Award for Environment Reporting:(Tamil): Kulanthaivel Jeyandran - Thinakkural
Many circles are made according to the rhythm
Cartoonist of the Year Suppiah Jeyapalan of Virakesari
Sepala Gunasena Award for Defending Press Freedom of Sri lanka
Main Award to Late Mr. Lasantha Wickrematunge. The award was received by Late Lasantha Wickrematunga’s brother and co-founder of the Sunday Leader Lal Wickrematunga from the Editor of The Sunday Island Manik De Silva
Drum is beaten fast
Award winners are seen posing for a group photo
The dancers kept the floor tapping
Winners of Journalism Awards for Excellence 2009:-
Lifetime Achievement Awards:-
Mrs. Anandi Balasingham
Mr. Sirilal Kodikara
Mr. Arthur U. Amarasena
Mr. M. V. Kaanamylnathan
Mr. M. S. M. Munsoor
Best Designed Newspaper of the Year: Irida Lakbima
Merit Award:(English): The Nation
Merit Award: (Tamil): Metro News
Merit Awards:Daily Mirror/ Ravaya
Best Cartoonist of the Year:Suppiah Jeyapalan – Virakesari
Merit Award: Wasantha Kanthilal Siriwardena – The Nation
Merit Award: J. M. Kelaart de Silva – The Island
Best Photographer of the Year: Hettiarachige Ganasiri Samantha Perera – Daily Mirror
Merit Award: Sanka Gayashan Vidanagama – The Sunday Times
Best Sports Journalist of the Year:Channaka de Silva-Daily Mirror
Merit Award: Mohamed Naushad Amit – The Nation
Merit Award: Ehamparan Ravivarmah – Metro News
Best Environmental Journalist of the Year:Karunaratne Gamage – Irida Divaina
Merit Award:(Tamil): Kulanthaivel Jeyandran - Thinakkural
Merit Award: (English): Ifham Nizam – The Island
Upali Wijewardena Feature Writer of the Year- (Sinhala): Udani Wijesundara – Irida Lakbima
Merit Award:(Sinhala): Sanjeewika Samaratunga – Irida Lankadeepa
Upali Wijewardena Feature Writer of the Year-(Tamil): Balasubramaniam Kirubharan – Thinakkural
Merit Award:(Tamil): Hassthani Radhakrishnan – Virakesari (Daily)
Upali Wijewardena Feature Writer of the Year-(English): Ranee Mohamed – The Sunday Leader
Merit Award:(English): Randima Attygalle – The Nation
Subramaniam Chettiar Award for Social Responsible Reporting: Mohamed Hussain Fathima Husna - Thinakkural
Merit Award:(Sinhala): Ratna B. Ekanayake – Divaina
Merit Award:(English): Solonachchige Chathuri Prarthanie Dissanayake – The Sunday Times
Denzil Peiris Young Reporter of the Year:Yahalawelge Surekha Sanjeevani Samarasena - Ravaya
Merit Award: Nadia Fazlulhaq – The Sunday Times
Merit Award: B. Dianne Geraldine Silva – Daily Mirror
D.R.Wijewardene Award for earning the appreciation of peers and public:-
Main Award to: Mr. Iqbal Athas
Honourable mention: Mr. Shamindra Ferdinando - The Island
Mr. Sirimevan Kasthuriarachchi – Daily Divaina
Mr. Mihiri Fonseka – Irida Lakbima
Mr. Ramesh Warallegama – Daily Lakbima
Mr. Prasanna Jayasuriya – Daily Lankadeepa
Mr. Duminda Sanjeeva Balasuriya – Irida Lankadeepa
Mr. Sunil Jayasiri – Daily Mirror
Mr. Ranil Wijepala – Daily News
Mr. Tissa Ravindra Perera – Rivira
Mr. Prasanna Fonseka – Siyatha
Mr. Ranga Jayasuriya - Labimanews
Sepala Gunasena Award for Defending Press Freedom in Sri Lanka :-
Main Award to: Mr. Lasantha Wickrematunge
Honourable mention to: Mr. Upali Tennakoon
Mr. J. S. Tissainayagam
Mr. Poddala Jayantha
Mr. N. Vithyatharan
Business Journalist of the year-Sinhala:Shyam Nuwan Ganewatte of Divaina and Sunday Divaina
Business Journalist of the year-Tamil: Yogarajah Nimalraj - Thinakkural
Business Journalist of the year-English: Walimuni Cheranka Apeaksha Mendis – Daily Financial Times
Merit Award: Mandana Ismail Abeywickrema – The Sunday Leader
B.A.Siriwardena Columnist of the year-Sinhala: Amarasiri Wickramaratne – Lanka
Merit Award:(Sinhala): Sujeewa Wimalanath Weeraratne - Ravaya
B.A.Siriwardena Columnist of the year (Tamil): Ayakkannu Titokugan – Thinakkural
Merit Awrad:(Tamil): A. H. Siddeque Kariyapper – Virakesari weekly
B.A.Siriwardena Columnist of the year (English): Chandani Kirinde – The Sunday Times
Merit Award:(English): Emil Hals Van Der Poorten – The Sunday Leader
Scoop of the year: News Desk of The Sunday Times
Professor K.Kailasapathy Award for Reporting under Special Circumstances: The Sunday Leader newspaper
Merit Award:(Sinhala): M. Mihiri Mangala Fonseka – Irida Lakbima
Merit Award:(Tamil): Arun Arokianathan – Daily Virakesari
Investigative Journalist of the year: Mandana Ismail Abeywickrema – The Sunday Leader
Merit Award: Raknish Savan Wijewardene – The Sunday Leader
Mervyn de Silva Journalist of the year 2009: Namini Nimilamalee Wijedasa – Lakbimanews
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