Medals and Awards
The Faculty of Applied Sciences of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka takes great pride in recognizing and celebrating the outstanding academic achievements of its undergraduates. Through the award of prestigious Gold Medals at the General Convocation, the Faculty honours those students who have demonstrated exceptional performance, dedication, and academic excellence throughout their degree programmes. These medals serve as a mark of distinction and reflect the Faculty’s strong commitment to fostering high standards of scholarship and intellectual achievement.
Gold Medals Awarded at the General Convocation
The following Gold Medals are awarded at the General Convocation to the best-performing students of the Faculty of Applied Sciences:
| Medal | Awarded For | Department / Programme |
|---|---|---|
| North Western Province Chief Minister’s Gold Medal | Best overall performance in the Faculty of Applied Sciences | Faculty-wide |
| Gold Medal | Best performance in B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Computer Science | Department of Computing & Information Systems |
| Gold Medal | Best performance in B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Applied Electronics | Department of Electronics |
| Gold Medal | Best performance in B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Industrial Management | Department of Industrial Management |
| Prof. E.M.P. Ekanayake Gold Medal | Best performance in Mathematics with Statistics (Special Degree) | Department of Mathematical Sciences |
| Gold Medal | Best performance in B.Sc. (Joint Major) Degree Programme | Department of Electronics |
| Bank of Ceylon Gold Medal | Best performance in Mathematics & Mathematical Modelling and Statistics (Joint Major) | Department of Mathematical Sciences |
Gold Medal Holders
2019/2020 Student Intake
(Honoured at the Convocation held on 22 July 2026)
- North Western Province Chief Minister’s Gold Medal Sri Parakkrama Gihan Eranga Illukkumbura Best overall performance in the Faculty of Applied Sciences : Sri Parakkrama Gihan Eranga Illukkumbura
- Gold Medal – B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Computer Science Warnakulasooriya Sanjima Dilshani Department of Computing and Information Systems : Warnakulasooriya Sanjima Dilshani
- Gold Medal – B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Applied Electronics Warnakulasuriya Weerakkuttige Chamod Devappriya Department of Electronics : Warnakulasuriya Weerakkuttige Chamod Devappriya
- Gold Medal – B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Industrial Management Wickramasinghe Arachchige Dona Lakmini Theekshana Department of Industrial Management : Wickramasinghe Arachchige Dona Lakmini Theekshana Wickramasinghe
- Prof. E.M.P. Ekanayake Gold Medal Nanayakkara Dolamullage Samudi Chamodya Best performance in Mathematics with Statistics (Special Degree) Department of Mathematical Sciences : Nanayakkara Dolamullage Samudi Chamodya
- Gold Medal – B.Sc. (Joint Major) Degree Programme Wewaldenige Kaushalya Lakshani Department of Electronics : Wewaldenige Kaushalya Lakshani
- Bank of Ceylon Gold Medal Obadage Ayesh Madusanka Jayawardana Best performance in Mathematics & Mathematical Modelling and Statistics (Joint Major) Department of Mathematical Sciences : Obadage Ayesh Madusanka Jayawardana