In a continued effort to promote sustainability and environmental responsibility, the Sri Lankan government, through the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), is set to host the highly anticipated Presidential Environment Awards 2025. This prestigious initiative, which began in 2011, aims to recognize individuals, institutions, and industries making significant contributions to environmental conservation and sustainable development.
As part of the government’s “Clean Sri Lanka” program, the Presidential Environment Awards honor a diverse range of stakeholders, including businesses, government and private institutions, schools, non-governmental organizations, and media professionals. The awards not only provide state recognition but also encourage greater community involvement in sustainable activities.
Encouraging Environmental Stewardship
By acknowledging and rewarding excellence in environmental conservation, the awards aim to:
- Inspire industries and institutions to adopt eco-friendly practices.
- Encourage community participation in sustainability efforts.
- Promote sustainable interventions for industrial development.
- Strengthen environmental protection initiatives at various levels.
The 2025 awards ceremony will recognize winners under 24 categories, spanning across two main sectors: Industry, Business, and Project Sector, and Institutions, Society, and Mass Media.
Application Process and Deadlines
Eligible participants can access application forms on the Central Environmental Authority website. Submissions must be completed and submitted to the CEA by April 25, 2025.
Award Categories
A. Industry, Business, and Project Sector (1-17)
The following industries and projects are eligible to apply:
- Waste Treatment & Recycling Facilities
- Chemical Industries
- Vehicle Servicing Centers
- Food & Beverage Industries
- Hotels
- Textile Processing Industries
- Pharmaceutical & Personal Care Products
- Hospitals
- Rubber-based Product Industries
- Animal Farms
- Apparel Industries
- Tea Processing Industries
- Packaging & Printing Industries
- Mineral-based Manufacturing Industries
- Timber & Wood-related Manufacturing
- Metal, Machinery, Electronics & Electrical Manufacturing
- Renewable Energy Projects (Hydropower, Solar, Wind)
Note: Industries must possess a valid Environmental Protection License (EPL) to qualify.
B. Institutions, Society, and Mass Media (1-7)
- Schools (1AB, 1C, Type 2 & 3)
- Environment-friendly Government Institutions
- Environment-friendly Private Institutions
- NGOs Committed to Environmental Conservation
- Eco-friendly Innovations (Schools, Universities, Open Section)
- Media Professionals (TV, Radio, Newspaper – Sinhala/Tamil/English)
- Media Institutions (TV, Radio, Newspaper – Sinhala/Tamil/English)
.
For further details regarding media-related applications, interested individuals can contact Ms. Sriyanjani Lokuliyana at 077 6252288.
A National Commitment to a Greener Future
With environmental sustainability at the heart of Sri Lanka’s national agenda, the Presidential Environment Awards 2025 stand as a beacon of encouragement for industries, institutions, and individuals committed to fostering a cleaner, greener future. By promoting eco-friendly practices and rewarding impactful initiatives, Sri Lanka moves closer to its vision of a sustainable and environmentally conscious nation.
For more details and to submit applications, visit the Central Environmental Authority’s official website
Schools–1AB,1C,Type 2&3
▪Environment Friendly Government Institutions
▪Environment Friendly Private Institutions
▪The best NGO that are committed to Environment Conservation and Promotion
▪Eco Friendly Innovations (School / Universities and Tertiary Educational Institutions / Open Section)
(Sinhala / Tamil / English)
➢Media Field
-Individual (TV/Radio/Newspaper) (Sinhala / Tamil / English)
-Channel(TV/Radio) and Newspaper ( Sinhala / Tamil / English )
-Please contact Media Officer Ms. Sriyanjani Lokuliyana (077 6252288) for further details relevant to media field)
