Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), Dr. Priyath B Wickrama received the Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Sri Lanka (TOYP) award at the gala HSBC JCI TOYP awards ceremony, held at the Grand Ballroom, Waters Edge, Battaramulla.
Dr. Wickrama has won this award in recognition of his extraordinary achievements in the realm of “Business, Economic and/or Entrepreneurial Accomplishments” which have satisfied the judges and auditors who worked on an arduous selection criteria.
The world’s local bank, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) has been in partnership with the Junior Chamber International Sri Lanka (JCISL) to hold the Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Sri Lanka Awards annually.
Born in Magampura District, Dr. Wickrama had his preliminary education at Embilipitiya Central College and entered the University of Moratuwa to follow a degree course in engineering.