COLOMBO: The prestigious Women in Management was awarded to Ambassador Shani Calyaneratne Karunaratne in recognition of her outstanding contribution as an Ambassador working under trying circumstances in Lebanon and Syria .
Calyaneratne Karunaratne ‘s professionalism, Relief work for migrant workers, refugees and displaced persons, her illustrious record spanning 27 years, the outstanding service she performed in Lebanon in collaboration with government and relief agencies regarding welfare of Sri Lankan migrant workers , obtaining compensation for aggrieved parties , repatriation of migrant workers and providing relief measures among other.
The Awards Ceremony was held recently at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo in the presence of foreign Ambassadors, Ministers and Members of Parliament, University Professors and many other distinguished guests.
Fifty awards were given to both Sri Lankan and the Maldivian senior managers in recognition of their outstanding contribution in various fields of management.