{"id":6110,"date":"2018-01-25T16:26:14","date_gmt":"2018-01-25T16:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lankareporter.com\/?p=6110"},"modified":"2018-02-16T07:28:20","modified_gmt":"2018-02-16T07:28:20","slug":"women-management-wim-recognizes-canadian-sri-lankan-women-first-awards-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lankareporter.com\/blog\/women-management-wim-recognizes-canadian-sri-lankan-women-first-awards-show","title":{"rendered":"Women in Management (WIM) recognizes Canadian Sri Lankan women in first awards show"},"content":{"rendered":"

From Srimal Abeyewardene<\/h4>\n

Women in Management (WIM) launched the coveted initiative WIM AWARDS CANADA 2017 in Toronto. The Awards recognized and rewarded the outstanding women of Sri Lankan origin who have excelled in their business or professions in Canada. The initiative was  powered by Cinnamon Life, the flagship development by Sri Lanka\u2019s premier listed Conglomerate, the John Keells Group.<\/h4>\n
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Sri Lanka High Commissioner to Canada Ahmed Jawad delivers the keynote address.<\/p><\/div>\n

WIM is the respected professional organization for Women in Sri Lanka with a membership around 5,000 women in Sri Lanka and overseas. WIM in Sri Lanka is committed to empower Sri Lankan career women and women entrepreneurs by providing them with leadership and guidance in furthering their skills and knowledge in association with the Government of United States (USAID), European Union (EU) Government of Australia (DeFACT), Coca Cola 520 (Global) Government of Malaysia (NAWIM) and SWISS LABOUR.<\/p>\n

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Rienzie Martinesz WIM Canada representative and organizer addressing the gathering.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Nadeem Shums, Head of Market Development Property Group \/ Assistant Vice President – John Keells Holdings  addressing guests.<\/p><\/div>\n

WIM MERIT AWARDS WINNERS<\/h3>\n

Praveeni Perera \u2013 Field of Leadership, Shanika Fernando \u2013 Field of Entrepreneurship, Surupee Perera \u2013 Real Estate & Investment Sector, Nirmalie De Mel \u2013 Finance Sector, Dilrukshi Seneviratne \u2013 Career Leadership, Laura Lathika Abeysekera \u2013 Field of Entrepreneurship, Ericka Kodithuwakku \u2013 Field of Entrepreneurship, Druscilla Kodituwakku \u2013 Finance Sector, Dr. Carmini Ramya Fernando \u2013 Medical Sector, Shavone Lazarus \u2013 Field of Human Resources, Indica Jainudeen \u2013 State & Government Sector, Shamila De Almieda -Field of Food Services, Genevieve Brown \u2013 Hospitality Sector, Upuli Iresha Balasuriya \u2013 Field of Finance Sector, Sharon Anne Gabriel, Manelki Anthony \u2013 Legal Sector, Eresha Fernando \u2013 Finance Sector, Maryam Nizar \u2013 Investment Sector, Sumana Wijeratne \u2013 Education Sector.<\/p>\n

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Traditional Dance performance.<\/p><\/div>\n

WIM GOLD AWARD WINNERS<\/h3>\n

Banking & Finance Primali Demel, Advertising & Promotions Roshni Wijayasinha, Information Technology Ranjika Manamperi, Legal Meleni David, Media & Communication Anne Marie Mediwake, Immigration Consultant Sharmila Perera, State & Govt Sector Uppala Chandrasekera, Hospitality and Services Dorothy Constance, Medical Dr. Dushanthi Pinnaduwage, Education  Prof. Dileeni Weerasinghe, Young Woman Achiever  Shannen Jainudeen, Best Woman Importer from Sri Lanka   Chandrani Perera, Upcoming Entrepreneur Divya Lakshmi Jegasundaram, Upcoming Entrepreneur Roshanthie De Saram, Inspirational Woman of the Year Nalayinie Maheswaran, Career Role Model Damindra Dias, Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur Devika Anthony, Woman of the Year Dr .Priyanwada Charukeshi Chandrasekera.<\/p>\n

Pictures by Lanka Reporter, for any information on pictures please contact lankarerporter@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n \t

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