The New Generation Sri Lanka Youth Top40 Awards 2026 proudly opens nominations for its 7th Edition, celebrating outstanding young changemakers across Sri Lanka and beyond.
Award Ceremony
28th July 2026
Venue
Shangri-La Colombo
Nominations Close
5th June 2026
Eligibility
Ages 15 – 30 years | All genders
This national platform recognizes excellence in leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, career excellence, and social impact among youth.
Important Application Guidelines
Applicants must carefully review the following before submitting:
- All information provided must be true, accurate, and verifiable.
- School category applicants must attach a compulsory letter from the Principal and must be currently enrolled in school at the time of nomination.
- Past pupils are not eligible for the school category.
- All applications must be submitted in Word or PDF format only.
- Judges will review applicants’ social media presence as part of evaluation. Locked or private accounts may result in disqualification.
- Award recipients must be present in person at the ceremony to receive the award.
- Members of New Generation Sri Lanka will receive an additional 10 points for demonstrated service toward youth empowerment.
- If nominating another individual, prior consent must be obtained from the nominee.
Panel of Judges
The 7th Youth Top40 Awards will be evaluated by an esteemed panel of industry leaders
Dr. Nirmal De Silva
Co-Founder Celao Capital, Strategy Consultant & Associate Professor & The Chairman of the 6th Youth Top40 Awards Panel of Judges
Denver De Livera
General Manager, International Freight Forwarding- KLN Logistics Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Core Judging Principles ( Applicable to ALL Categories )
All applicants will be assessed based on the following universal principles:
1. Leadership & Influence - 20
Ability to inspire others, take responsibility, and demonstrate leadership in any environment (school, workplace, or community).
2. Innovation & Creativity 15
Original thinking, problem-solving ability, and contribution of new ideas, systems, or creative outputs
3. Impact & Contribution 20
Measurable positive impact on community, industry, peers, or society at large.
4. Commitment & Consistency 15
Level of dedication, discipline, long-term engagement, and sustained performance over time.
5. Integrity & Character 20
Ethical behavior, transparency, professionalism, and alignment with positive social values.
6. Professional Networking 10
Inspiring New Generation members to drive economic growth and contribute to national GDP development.
