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When scribes became stars

Ranjith Ananda Jayasinghe of Lankadeepa receiving the Mervyn de Silva award for the Journalist of the Year from Neville de Silva
Ranjith Ananda Jayasinghe of Lankadeepa receiving the Mervyn de Silva award for the Journalist of the Year from Neville de Silva

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When scribes became stars

It was a blend of tradition with modern, old with new, as epitomised by the handsome young leader of the drummers, with his ancient geta beraya and state-of-the-art mike who set the tone for the evening.

Last Tuesday evening saw all those working behind the headlines, the scoops, the ink and the deadlines take the limelight and give recognition and honour to all those "unsung" scribes, at the Awards Night for Journalists.

Aptly, the ceremonies for the Excellence in Journalism Awards 2001 held by the Editors' Guild of Sri Lanka at the Mount Lavinia Hotel started off with the honouring of three veteran journalists for their long and dedicated service to this hallowed profession.

Many other awards were also presented for different categories from environmental reporting to best design and of course, the prestigious Journalist of the Year 2001 won by Ranjith Jayasinghe of the Lankadeepa.

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Awards for Long Service in Journalism: Benedict Dodampagama being awarded a medal by Editors Guild President Siri Ranasinghe
Awards for Long Service in Journalism: Benedict Dodampagama being awarded a medal by Editors Guild President Siri Ranasinghe
Awards for Long Service in Journalism: Mrs. Roshan Pieris receiving a medal from Lake House director Bandula Padma Kumara
Awards for Long Service in Journalism: Mrs. Roshan Pieris receiving a medal from Lake House director Bandula Padma Kumara
Awards for Long Service in Journalism: David Rajhu being presented a medal by Thinakkural Editor S. Sivanesaselvan
Awards for Long Service in Journalism: David Rajhu being presented a medal by Thinakkural Editor S. Sivanesaselvan
Ranjith Ananda Jayasinghe of Lankadeepa receiving the Mervyn de Silva award for the Journalist of the Year from Neville de Silva
Ranjith Ananda Jayasinghe of Lankadeepa receiving the Mervyn de Silva award for the Journalist of the Year from Neville de Silva
Aruna Wickremarachchi of The Sunday Times receiving the Best Designed Newspaper of the Year Award from Hema Gunawardena, one of the judges
Aruna Wickremarachchi of The Sunday Times receiving the Best Designed Newspaper of the Year Award from Hema Gunawardena, one of the judges
Daily Mirror cartoonist Wasantha Siriwardene receiving a merit award in the Best Cartoon category from veteran cartoonist Wijesoma
Daily Mirror cartoonist Wasantha Siriwardene receiving a merit award in the Best Cartoon category from veteran cartoonist Wijesoma
Observer Editor-in-chief Ajith Samaranayake presenting the Best Photographer of the Year award to Lankadeepa's Asoka Pieris
Observer Editor-in-chief Ajith Samaranayake presenting the Best Photographer of the Year award to Lankadeepa's Asoka Pieris
Shelani Perera of The Sunday Times receiving the Young Reporter of the Year award from Lankadeepa Editor Siri Ranasinghe
Shelani Perera of The Sunday Times receiving the Young Reporter of the Year award from Lankadeepa Editor Siri Ranasinghe
The Best Journalist of the Year(English) Award being presented to Sunday Leader's Amantha Perera by Island Editor Manik de Silva
The Best Journalist of the Year(English) Award being presented to Sunday Leader's Amantha Perera by Island Editor Manik de Silva
Sunday Leader's Ranee Mohamed receiving her award for the Best Feature Writer of the Year from Wijeya Newspapers Chairman Ranjith Wijewardene
Sunday Leader's Ranee Mohamed receiving her award for the Best Feature Writer of the Year from Wijeya Newspapers Chairman Ranjith Wijewardene
The Award for Earning the Appreciation of Peers and Public being presented to Neville de Silva of The Sunday Times by Wijeya Newspapers Director Sujan Wijewardene
The Award for Earning the Appreciation of Peers and Public being presented to Neville de Silva of The Sunday Times by Wijeya Newspapers Director Sujan Wijewardene
The Best Sports Journalist of the Year award being presented to T.M.K. Samat of the Sunday Leader by Chairman, United Newspapers Ltd., M. Selladurai
The Best Sports Journalist of the Year award being presented to T.M.K. Samat of the Sunday Leader by Chairman, United Newspapers Ltd., M. Selladurai

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