The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL)
Eng. Dr. A.C. Visvalingam Annual Award
For Most Outstanding Engineer – 2023
A very generous contribution made by Eng. Dr. A. C. Visvalingam has enabled IESL to award an attractive prize for the most outstanding Engineer annually.
Eng. Dr. A.C. Visvalingam, an exemplary Structural and Civil Engineer and an Honorary Life Member of IESL, 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.
This award will be made annually to a suitable professional engineer under stipulated rules and guidelines to a candidate of exemplary commitment with aptitudes and qualities as stated below.
The proposed Award will recognize an outstanding Engineer who has shown “exemplary commitment” in engineering and who has contributed to Sri Lankan society (and/or globally) through Engineering practice, innovations, resourcefulness, good governance, commitment to health, safety, and environmental sustainability, while always adhering to good ethical practices.
This Award will be presented at the inauguration ceremony of the IESL Annual Sessions to one living Engineer, once in a life time and will carry a cash award. Council shall decide the amount of the cash award as specified in the agreement with the donor.
The application forms along with rules and guidelines can be obtained from IESL Secretariat from 12noon 02nd May 2023, to 16.00hr 23rd May 2023 or downloaded from the IESL website. The closing date for submission of application forms and relevant documents will be 15.00hr 31st May 2023. Information on the award will appear time and again in the IESL website, and in print and electronic media.
Eng. Neil Abeysekera
Chief Executive Officer/ Executive Secretary
The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka
