Vidyodaya Literary Awards celebrates literary talent
The 16th Vidyodaya Literary Awards ceremony took place recently at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
The event brought together academics and journalists to celebrate the country’s literary accomplishments. Vice chancellor of the university Senior Prof Pathmalal M Manage attended.
Prof Shirantha Heenkenda, the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, highlighted the awards’ role in promoting contemporary literature. He emphasised that academic engagement with these works fosters a broader conversation that benefits both the academic community and future generations.
With a focus on collaboration with leading publishers, the Vidyodaya Literary Awards continue to be a crucial platform for recognising and celebrating Lankan literary talent across various genres, enriching the nation’s literary landscape.
The awards were given in six categories:
- Best Academic Book: Sinhala Akshara Vinyasaya by Ven Ginikatuwawe Vipula Thero
- Best Lyric Collection: Pudasunaka Nisala Bawa by Suneth Rupasinghe
- Best Column/Feature Collection: Balsak Café by Manjula Wediwardhana
- Best Poetry Collection: Madurawathi Nam Tharu Ratawa by Timran Keerthi
- Best Short Story Collection: Mahajana Pharmaciya by Erik Ilayaparachchi
- Best Novel: Vaapi by Mahinda Chandrasekara
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