Long Service Awards & VICE CHANCELLOR’S AWARDS – 2025
Honoring Decades of Dedication: Long Service Awards 2025
The Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine (GWUIM) held a special ceremony on 03.03.2026 in the Mini Auditorium, to celebrate the profound dedication of its academic and non academic staff members. The event focused on those who have reached the remarkable milestones of 25 and 30 years of service, acknowledging their foundational role in the university's growth and its mission to advance indigenous medicine.
The university community gathered to honor individuals whose careers have spanned decades, bridging the institution's history from its roots to its current status as a premier state university.
Key Award Categories:
- 30 Years of Distinguished Service: Recognizing three decades of academic leadership, mentorship, and research that have shaped generations of practitioners.
Prof. W.A.L.C.Waliwita
Dr. H.S.Sakunthala
Dr. P.Vitharana
- 25 Years of Meritorious Service: Honoring a quarter-century of steadfast commitment to the university’s evolving curriculum and institutional development.
Dr. T.Hewavithana
- 30 Years of Distinguished Service -Senior Staff Technical officer
Mrs. G.D.L.Abhayarathne
Vice-Chancellor Senior Professor Wasantha Subasinghe, as the Chief Guest, emphasized that these awards are more than just a look back at past achievements. They serve as a beacon for junior faculty members, demonstrating the impact of long-term dedication on the university's national and international standing.
The ceremony also integrated the Vice Chancellor's Awards, which recognize excellence in innovation, research, and scholarly work, highlighting how long-standing experience often leads to the most impact creative and scientific contributions.These awards recognize and honor excellence in research, innovation, and scholarly work. By celebrating these achievements, the university aims to motivate staff to excel in teaching and research, while inspiring junior members to elevate the institution's national and international standing.It recognizes outstanding achievements in several categories:
Faculty Level Awards
1. The Outstanding Researcher in the Faculty
Dr. (Ms)B.P.R. Perera- Lecturer in the Department of Roga Viganana,Faculty of Indigenous Medicine
Mr. R.M.S.P. Rajapaksha- Lecturer in the Department of Management Studies,Faculty of Indigenous Social Sciences and Management Studies
2. The Outstanding Young Researcher in the Faculty
Dr. (Mrs)P.A.D.H.J. Gunathilaka,Lecturer(Probationary) in the Department of Roga Viganana,Faculty of Indigenous Medicine
Dr. W.P.R.T. Perera-Lecturer, Department of Indigenous Medical Resources,Faculty of Indigenous Health Sciences and Technology-1st Place
Dr.(Mrs)M.D.N.R.Dayananda,Lecturer,Department of Indigenous Medical Resources,Faculty of Indigenous Health Sciences and Technology-2nd Place
Mr. O.R.D.K.Perera,Lecturer(Probationary),Department of Indigenous Medical Resources,Faculty of Indigenous Health Sciences and Technology-Merit Awards
3. The Researcher with the Highest Number of Publications in indexed Journal
Dr. (Ms)B.P.R. Perera- Lecturer in the Department of Roga Viganana,Faculty of Indigenous Medicine
Mr. R.M.S.P. Rajapaksha- Lecturer in the Department of Management Studies,Faculty of Indigenous Social Sciences and Management Studies
University Level Awards
1.The best promoter of international relations in the University
Mr.O.R.D.K.Perera,Lecturer(Probationary),Department of Indigenous Medical Resources,Faculty of Indigenous Health Sciences and Technology
2. The academic with the most outstanding creative literary works
Dr.(Ms) B.S.R. Perera,Senior Lecturer,Department of Shalya Salakya,Faculty of Indigenous Medicine
Special Category :Best Centre of the University 2025
The Information and Communication Technology Centre (ICTC) of the University was awarded the Best Centre Award at the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards Ceremony 2025.
This prestigious award recognizes the ICTC's outstanding contributions to the university’s digital infrastructure, innovation, and support services over the past year. This achievement is a testament to the collective hard work, dedication, and excellence demonstrated by the entire team .
Dr. (Mrs.) M.D.N.R. Dayananda, Director of the ICTC, and her staff members accepted the award at the ceremony.
