IMRA Awards 2025: Celebrating the Achievements of Muslim Women in Sri Lanka

By: Rishini Weeraratne

The IMRA Awards return in 2025 with an exciting opportunity for Muslim women across Sri Lanka to showcase their professional achievements, skills, and entrepreneurship. Following the tremendous success of last year’s event, the awards have become an annual highlight, celebrating the contributions of exceptional Muslim women in various fields.

The IMRA Foundation, which was established to recognise and honour the often-overlooked efforts of Muslim women in Sri Lanka, has announced that applications are now open for this prestigious event. Women from diverse sectors are invited to apply and gain the recognition they deserve.

For 2025, the IMRA Awards have expanded, adding two new categories to the roster, making space for a broader spectrum of talent. This year’s categories are:

1. Legal

2. Healthcare

3. Banking and Finance

4. Education

5. Women in Media (Including Print and Digital Media)

6. Hospitality and Tourism

7. Architecture

8. Arts and Culture

9. Sports

10. Entrepreneurship

These categories will recognize women who have made significant contributions to their industries, demonstrating leadership, dedication, and excellence.

How to Apply

Applications are now live, and all submissions must be made through the official IMRA Foundation website. The application form is available in Sinhala, Tamil, and English to ensure accessibility for all participants. Each category has specific criteria that must be met, and submissions will be securely stored in the foundation’s database.

To apply, visit:

https://imrafoundation.org/apply/

The IMRA Awards aim to challenge the perception that Muslim women in Sri Lanka take a back seat in society. Instead, they celebrate the determination, courage, and success of women who have pursued their dreams despite challenges. Last year’s winners have joined forces with the IMRA Foundation’s Directors to ensure that the 2025 awards are even more memorable than the inaugural event.

The IMRA Foundation takes immense pride in spotlighting these talented women who serve as role models, inspiring future generations. Many of the women recognized last year have gone on to become ambassadors for their fields, proving that Muslim women can excel in every sector of society.

KPMG, one of the leading global advisory firms, returns as the official Knowledge Partner for the second consecutive year. Their involvement ensures transparency and professionalism throughout the judging process. KPMG will manage the technical aspects, while a distinguished panel of judges from the community will select the finalists in each category.

The IMRA Awards 2025 will be held on Saturday, 5th April 2025, at the Balmoral Ballroom at The Kingsbury, Colombo. This event is set to be a milestone celebration of Muslim women in Sri Lanka, and support from generous donors is crucial to its success.

By recognizing these extraordinary women, the IMRA Awards shine a light on their achievements, inspiring not only the Muslim community but the entire nation.