Amana Bank recently hosted the awards ceremony for the ‘My Future, My Dream’ All Island Essay Competition at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the patronage of Guest Speaker Chamindry Saparamadu, the Director General of the Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka and Mohamed Azmeer, Managing Director/CEO of Amana Bank.
In line with the Bank’s mission of Enabling Growth and Enriching Lives, the ceremony was a culmination of creativity, imagination and aspirations as the essay competition was a testament to the power of dreams, the strength of young minds and the limitless possibilities that lie ahead.
The event witnessed the presentation of 1st Place, 2nd Place and Merit Awards in two age categories separately under Sinhala, Tamil and English mediums.
A total of 42 winners, accompanied by their parents, teachers and well-wishers, gathered to mark the conclusion of the competition that saw over 3,500 essay submissions from schools across the island. The diversity of entries showcased the rich tapestry of dreams held by the youth of today.
The first-place winners in each category received a cash prizes while the second-place winners were also awarded cash. Another five exceptional essays from each category, recognised as merit awards, received cash prizes each, acknowledging the outstanding talent displayed by the young winners.
Amana Bank’s Vice President Retail Banking & Marketing Siddeeque Akbar said; “Through this competition we encouraged young minds to dream big, think innovatively, and consider the broader impact of their aspirations on society. By penning their dreams on paper, we have been instrumental in helping them take their first step towards making their dreams a reality.”
Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka Director General Chamindry Saparamadu shared the importance of embracing sustainability in shaping future dreams.
Amana Bank Managing Director/CEO Mohamed Azmeer; “Today we celebrated dreams, aspirations, and the power of words to shape the future.The theme, ‘My Future, My Dream’, encapsulates the essence of what we, as a society, should strive to foster – the belief that every individual has the power to shape their destiny through the dreams they envision. While congratulating the winners today, I am happy that we have inspired over 3,500 children to pursue their dreams.”
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