The ZeroPlastic Awards Ceremony 2025, held on 20th December 2025 at the New Arts Theatre, University of Colombo, marked a proud and memorable milestone for the ZeroPlastic Movement. The event brought together youth leaders, volunteers, university representatives, and partners from across Sri Lanka to celebrate a year of dedication, innovation, and meaningful environmental action.
The ceremony stood as a tribute to the power of youth-led change, honouring individuals, teams, and institutions that transformed commitment into real impact. Each award reflected stories of leadership, teamwork, creativity, and perseverance, reinforcing the belief that collective action can build a cleaner and more sustainable future.
Following the opening remarks, awards were presented across five main categories, recognising excellence at every level of the movement.
Common Awards 2025
Best Allrounder: H.A. Ishini Archana Perera
Best Presenter: Amayuru Senadheera – University of Peradeniya, Hasanki Kasthuriarachchi – University of Colombo
Best Graphic Designer of the Year: K.H.M.N.C.B. Gunarathna – NISD
Best Photographer of the Year: Dunith Fernando – University of Peradeniya
Best Project Head: W. P. Romani Boteju – Open University
Best Videographer: Tharindu Prabodha – University of Moratuwa (NDT)
Best Delegate Coordinator: D.D.A. Nethmi Kavindya Perera – University of Colombo
Best Public Relations Coordinator: Y.K. Kithmini Yalegama – Open University
Best Event Coordinator: D.M. Rashmi Amandya Dissanayake – Wayamba University
Best Content Writer: Vihangi Uswatte – University of Colombo
Executive Awards 2025
Best President: Lakmi Gunasekara – University of Peradeniya
Best Emerging President: Heshan Abayawardhana – Open University, K. Virochana Piyushana – University of Kelaniya
Best Vice President: G. Navoda Tharudini – University of Ruhuna
Best Secretary: H.A.L.I. Perera – University of Peradeniya, Best Secretary: H.A.L.I. Perera – University of Peradeniya,
Best Editor / Social Media: K.M.P. Malshan Bandara Kangara – University of Peradeniya
Best Treasurer: Evumie Ranathunga – University of Peradeniya
Best Membership Director: P.N. Lalantha Ransilu Jayanath – University of Ruhuna
Best PR Director: H.H. Jayani Bimsha Halpage – University of Peradeniya
Best Professional Director: N. Reshini Rosemery Perera – University of Kelaniya
Best Event Director: Duleshana Dilan – University of Peradeniya
Institutional Awards 2025
Best University: University of Peradeniya
Best Emerging University: Open University
Most Organized University: University of Kelaniya
Social Media Excellence: University of Peradeniya
Most Popular ZeroPlastic University: University of Peradeniya
Project Awards 2025
Best ZeroPlastic Project of the Year: Yuthukama – University of Peradeniya
Most Impactful Project: Project BloomMorph – University of Kelaniya
Most Creative Project: Bhagna Rata
Most Innovative Project: Project BloomMorph – University of Kelaniya
Best Digital Content Creation Project: Reviver – NISD
Best SME Empowerment Project: Natural Forge – NISD
Best Inter-University Collaboration Project: Yuthukama – University of Peradeniya
Best Professional Development Project: Project Leadspire Leadership Camp – University of Kelaniya
Best ZeroPlastic Club Installation Project: ZeroRoot – Open University of Sri Lanka
Best Fellowship Development Project: ZP සාජ්ජේ ’25 – Sabaragamuwa University
Best ZeroPlastic School Project: PenBin Love by Gentlemen – University of Peradeniya
Best School–University Collaboration Projects:
Project Plastixit – University of Kelaniya
Harithabisheka – University of Colombo
Green Canvas 2.0 – University of Peradeniya
Best Social Media Campaigns: Project BloomMorph – University of Kelaniya, Yuthukama 4.1, 4.2 & 4.3 – University of Peradeniya
මිහිසැරිය Mihinthale Cleanup & Awareness 2025 – Open University
Best Community Outreach Project: Clean Sweep – Open University
Best Volunteer Engagement Project: Bamboo Bliss – University of Peradeniya
Best Cleanup Project:
ZeroPlastic Trail 2025 – University of Ruhuna
Mihinthale Cleanup & Awareness 2025 – Open University
Best Awareness Project: Orientation & Awareness Program Series – University of Peradeniya
Best ZeroPlastic Online Project: Sustain Session – Rajarata University
Best Partnership Project: Mihinthale Cleanup & Awareness 2025 – Open University
Best PenBin Installation Project (National): PenBin Love – Open University
ZeroPlastic Project Excellence Awards were presented to outstanding initiatives from: University of Kelaniya, Rajarata University, Wayamba University, University of Vavuniya, University of Colombo, NISD, University of Peradeniya, University of Moratuwa (NDT), SIBA, Ocean University, Cinec Campus, and the Open University of Sri Lanka.
Volunteer Awards 2025
Most Outstanding Volunteer of the Year: H.M. Nadeesha Dilshan Senarathna – University of Moratuwa (NDT)
The ZeroPlastic Awards 2025 was more than a celebration, it was a reflection of what is possible when young people lead with purpose. Each awardee represents a step forward in building a cleaner, greener, and more responsible Sri Lanka, driven by unity, action, and hope.
