Dr. A. C. Visvalingam Annual Award for the Most Outstanding Engineer – 2025

The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) held its official launch and media briefing of the Eng. (Dr.) A.

C. Visvalingam Annual Award for Most Outstanding Engineer – 2025, on May 7 at Wimalasurendra Auditorium, IESL, Colombo. It is a unique event where the premier body for professional engineers in the country seeks to identify engineers of today, who have excelled in their duties with superior skill and integrity on behalf of their employers and clients, while contributing constructively in a tangible manner to the betterment of the country and the profession.



Eng. (Dr.) A C Visvalingam, an Honorary Life Member of the IESL, Structural and Civil Engineer of international repute, a visionary himself, was anxious to make such an award, having recognized the need for the professional enhancement of engineers to the benefit of the society and country.

Eng. Granie R Jayalath, the president of the IESL, introduced the award and mentioned that engineering has a vital role to play in national development. Eng.

(Dr.) A C Visvalingam stated that the nation must bring forth the engineers who have sacrificed so much for the profession and the country.Applications for the Awards are available at the IESL Secretariat, 120/15, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07 or could be downloaded from their website www.

iesl.lk. Applications will close on May 31.

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