An award ceremony to commend the professionals in the fields of beauty culture and hairdressing was held yesterday (Nov. 20) at Waters Edge Hotel, Battaramulla, under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena.

This was the first award ceremony, organized for the development of these sectors.

Nearly 16 professionals received awards from the President at this occasion.

Ministers Chandima Weerakkody, Daya Gamage, Deputy Ministers Anoma Gamage and Karunaratne Paranawithana and more than 350 beauticians and hairdressers participated in this ceremony.