At AIESEC in University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ), we reward the best performing AIESECers who contributed to the tremendous success of the Local Committee during the term. To showcase their splendor and pride, we successfully conducted Tribute 2022, the annual awarding ceremony at BMICH on 27th May. The most dedicated and hardworking AIESECers of the term 2021/22 were given the recognition that evening in the presence of an audience of corporate partners, parents, invitees and AIESECers of USJ.

The event was graced by the participation of the Chief Guest Janaka Gunasekara representing Baurs as the title partner, Gold Partners MAS Intimates, Deluxe Partner LEADS and Bronze Partner Samagi Distributions. The PR Partner was Mark & Comm. The objective of the event was to appreciate, reward, and motivate the membership of AIESEC in USJ for their resilience and hard work, and recognize individuals who performed exceptionally well during the past term, and to appreciate the parents for the support they provide to their beloved children to pursue their dreams as AIESECers.

44 awards were given to the outstanding performances of the young leaders who had given their unparalleled commitment towards the Local Committee of AIESEC in University of Sri Jayewardenepura, including titles such as Best Emerging Young Leader and Best Young Leader.

Tribute 2022 was delivered successfully in strict accordance with health and safety requirements exceeding the planned outcomes as well. It would not have been successful without the support given by our members, staff advisor Prof. Prasad Jayaweera and our beloved partners who helped us to bring Tribute 2022 to perfection.

Local Committee President of AIESEC in University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Dishan Devakumara, during his speech, presented the annual report for term 2021/22 briefly while recalling the achievements of the entity which included three major awards, namely The Most Outstanding Entity Award in the Asia Pacific Region at the Global Electrolux Awards in 2021, The Most Outstanding Entity Award at NLDS Gala Awards 2021 and most recently The Most Outstanding Entity Award at Natcon Gala Awards which together is a historic achievement for the entity. Concluding his speech, he said “As I always say, AIESEC in USJ will continue to build more young value driven leaders who would bring forward the change to this country and this world.”

The overwhelming enthusiastic response from the participants, which included the membership of AIESEC in USJ, Member Committee of AIESEC in Sri Lanka, Executive Boards of fellow AIESEC entities, parents, partners and other invitees attests to the event’s success, which was organized in a grand scale, taking Tribute one step above the norm. Tribute 2022 organized by AIESEC in USJ highlights the continued enthusiasm of Sri Lankan youth in contributing towards the betterment of the country.