Amidst loud cheering, one- time Human Resource Manager of the State-run Milco (Pvt) Ltd, W M Chandana Jayatissa walked up to collect the National Integrity Award 2009 from Indian social activist, Arvind Kejiriwal in recognition of his untiring efforts to rid the organization of corruption.
Winning a Special Mention was Iranganie de Silva, President, Sri Lanka Animal Welfare Trust for her initiative in getting legislation passed against the illegal transport and slaughter of cattle and promoting good governance in implementing these provisions effectively.
The presentation of the National Integrity Award is the key event at the ceremony organized by Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) annually to mark UN Anti-Corruption Day falling on 9 December. This was the sixth successive year that the ceremony was held.
The panel of judges this year comprised renowned educationist, Deshamanya Ms Jezima Ismail, former High Court judge Mr Samith de Silva, Eagle Insurance PLC Managing Director -Mr Deepal Sooriyaarachchi and well known chemist Dr Douglas A Nethsinghe .
The presentation was held at the BMICH Committee Room B amidst a distinguished gathering. In the audience were over 200 representatives from Community Based Organisations (CBO) from different parts of the country.
TISL annual publication, the ‘Sri Lanka Governance Report 2009’ was also launched.
Prize winners in the Anti-Corruption Assignment Competition conducted by TISL received cash awards and book vouchers.