The Ceremony of Long Service Awards was successfully held on 25 June 2025 at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Languages and Cultural Studies of the Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka.

The primary objective of the event was to recognize and honour employees who have completed more than 25 years of dedicated and satisfactory service to the University. The ceremony celebrated the commitment, loyalty, and invaluable contributions of both academic and non-academic staff members who have played a significant role in the growth and development of the institution.

The following members of the University community were honoured:

🏅 35 Years of Service

• A. A. D. Sisira Jayalath

🏅 30 Years of Service

• N. G. Jayarathna Bandara

• Percy Kuruneru

• G. Rajarathna

• L. G. Sujeewa Samantha

• H. A. Anura Sudath

• K. Vipula Shantha

• M. K. Anton Sherly

• D. H. B. Chandana Prasad

🏅 25 Years of Service

• Senior Prof. Kanattegoda Saddharatana Anunayaka Thero

• Senior Prof. Pathegama Gnanissara Thero

• Senior Prof. Kanangamuwe Rahula Thero

• Dr. Kadawathgama Piyarathana Nayaka Thero

• Akmeemana Dhammapala Thero

• Nandana Lokusooriya

• M. I. Karunarathna

• Bhadrani Sakitha Dissanayake

• A. W. G. Thilakarathna

• M. N. R. Jayawickrama

The ceremony served as a heartfelt expression of appreciation for their unwavering dedication, professionalism, and long-standing service. Their contributions have been instrumental in strengthening the academic excellence, administrative efficiency, and institutional stability of the University.

The event reaffirmed the University’s deep respect and gratitude towards its staff members who have devoted decades of service to the advancement of higher education and monastic scholarship.