Sri Lanka’s top nurse wins ‘Most Popular Woman’ contest at Vanithaabhimana
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Ms. Pushpa Ramyani De Soyza, National Coordinator Training – Accident Service, National Hospital of Sri Lanka accepting the award from NDB Director/Group CEO Dimantha Seneviratne
Ms. Pushpa Ramyani De Soyza was named the Most Popular Woman in Sri Lanka at the Grand Finale of Sri Lanka Vanithaabhimana 2020/2021 held on Monday. The ceremony, which was held parallel to International Women’s day on March 8, at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre, felicitated the female trailblazers of Sri Lanka in their various fields.
Ms. De Soyza, the National Coordinator Training – Accident Service at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, was awarded following an island-wide vote. The other contestants were Ms. Susanthika Jayasinghe, Ms. Otara Gunewardene, Ms. Shashika Nisansala, Ms. Pooja Umashankar, Ms. Shalani Tharaka, Ms. Chamari Atapattu, and Ms. Umaria Sinhawansa.
Vanithaabhimana, introduced by NDB Bank and Sirasa News 1st, has become a platform for
Sri Lankan female trailblazers who are fast breaking new ground. The platform is also a national level programme that has empowered women and made them direct participants of the Sri Lankan economy, NDB Bank said in a media release.
Further, 10 appreciation awards were presented to Kalakeerthi Iranganie Serasinghe – Actress, Kalakeerthi Sumithra Peiris – Film Director, Kalasoori Latha Walpola – Singer, Visharada Nanda Malini – Singer, Dr. Vajira Chithrasena – Traditional Dancer, Dr. Paba Palihawadana – Consultant Specialist, Ms. Sumithra Rahubaddha – Author, Ms. Jayanthi Kuru-Uthumpala – Adventurer, Deshabandu Susanthika Jayasinghe – Sprint Athlete and Ms. Asha De Vos – Biologist for their contribution towards their various fields, thus creating pathways for all women to contribute and prosper in their respective fields.