Sri Lankabhimanya
Sri Lankabhimanya ( Eng.: The Pride of Sri Lanka ) is the highest national award of Sri Lanka. It is assigned by the President of Sri Lanka, in the interests of the Sri Lankan government. It can be used as a title or prefix of the prize winner. This is the highest civilian award is " extraordinarily outstanding and remarkable service for the nation " for the. The award may also be awarded posthumously, as was the case for example with Lakshman Kadirgamar.
Award winners
2007
- Christopher Weeramantry
- A. T. Ariyaratne
- Lester James Peries
2005
- Lakshman Kadirgamar ( posthumously )
- Sir Arthur C. Clarke