✦ NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION ✦

NPAS & FIAP Photographic Distinctions

The National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka confers prestigious national distinctions in recognition of artistic skill, mastery, and dedication to the craft, and serves as the official national operational body for FIAP honours in Sri Lanka.

NPAS National Distinctions

Progressive photographic distinctions evaluated by certified panels of national masters.

📄 Download Distinction Regulations (PDF)
LEVEL 1

LNPAS — Licentiateship

Offered to personnel who have demonstrated technical capability and photographic skill in creating commendable works of photographic art. No formal academic qualification is required.

• Open to Sri Lankan & external photographers
• Portfolio assessment of creative competence
• Stepping stone to higher distinctions
Apply for LNPAS →
LEVEL 2

ANPAS — Associateship

Conferred upon NPAS members in recognition of demonstrable academic qualifications, high artistic knowledge, and a mature, cohesive body of creative photographic work.

• Exclusively for active NPAS members
• Cohesive panel submission & statement
• High national artistic accreditation
Apply for ANPAS →
HIGHEST NATIONAL DISTINCTION

FNPAS — Fellowship

The ultimate distinction of the Society, conferred to members holding the Associateship (ANPAS) who have proven supreme mastery, technical brilliance, and exemplary service to the art.

• Mandatory prerequisite: ANPAS distinction
• Advanced masterwork portfolio evaluation
• Lifetime recognition on Society honor rolls
Apply for FNPAS →
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FIAP International Distinctions

Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (Operational Member • Sri Lanka National Body)

Important FIAP Jurisdiction Rules:

  • The National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka (NPAS) is recognized as the National Federation by FIAP.
  • Applying through a foreign society is strictly against FIAP rules. All Sri Lankan photographers must apply for FIAP honours through NPAS.
  • All applicants must possess an active FIAP Photographer’s Card prior to application.
  • Applicants must maintain a documented record of all salons under FIAP patronage where acceptances were awarded.

Key Deadlines & Submission Address:

📅 Annual Closing Date: 31st July
✉️ FIAP Liaison Officer: The National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka, National Center of Photography, 10C, Church Road, Eldeniya, Kadawatha (P.O. Box 452, Colombo).

✦ ROLL OF HONOUR DIRECTORY ✦

Distinction Holders Directory

Search through our distinguished roster of national and international honour holders.

🌐 FIAP Honours in Sri Lanka

International Federation of Photographic Art
👑 MASTER FIAP (MFIAP) • HIGHEST ARTISTIC RANK
Mr. Henry Rajakaruna
MFIAP

🎖️ ESFIAP (Services Rendered) 3 Members

Mr. Wilson Hegoda
Mr. Lal Hegoda
Mr. Mervyn De S. Jayasinghe

🥇 EFIAP Levels (Gold / Silver / Bronze) Ranked

EFIAP/gold: Mr. Shehan Anthony Trek
EFIAP/silver: Mr. Shehan Anthony Trek • Mr. Mohan Gurusinghe
EFIAP/bronze: Mr. Ashane M B Marasinghe • Mr. Shehan A Trek • Mr. Mohan Gurusinghe • Mr. Pandula Bandara

⭐ EFIAP — Excellence FIAP 21 Holders

Mr. Lal Hegoda
Mr. Mervyn de S Jayasinghe
Mr. Bandu Gunaratne
Mr. Henry Rajakaruna
Mr. Chandrasena Perera
Mr. Vickum Senanayake
Mr. Sanka Sammana
Dr. Lalith Ekanayake
Mr. Indunil Munasinghe
Mr. Wimal Amaratunge
Mrs. Yamuni Rashmika
Mr. Ravi Ranasinghe
Mr. Ashane M B Marasinghe
Mr. Shehan A Trek
Mr. Mohan Gurusinghe
Prof.(Mrs) Varuni De Silva
Mr. Sameera Dilan Kotelawala
Mr. Pandula Bandara
Mrs. Ranjini Perera
Mr. Dharmavijaya Seneviratne
Dr. Wasiri Gajaman

📷 AFIAP — Artist FIAP 51 Holders

Dr. M.S. Weerakoon
Mr. Lal Hegoda
Mr. Mervyn de S Jayasinghe
Mr. A.D. Dharmasena
Mr. G. Hettiarachchi
Mr. H.M.R. Perera
Dr. Uditha Gunasekera
Mr. Bandu Gunaratne
Mr. Henry Rajakaruna
Mr. Priyantha Amarasinghe
Mr. Samantha S Bandara
Mr. Chandrasena Perera
Mrs. Yamuni Rashmika
Mr. Harsha M. Jayasekera
Mrs. Cheryl Silva
Mr. K.G. Keerthiratne
Dr. Lalith Ekanayake
Mr. Sanka Sammana
Mr. Indunil Munasinghe
Mr. K.N. Jayasinghe
Mr. Vickum Senanayake
Mrs. Chami Gunasekera
Mr. Ravi Ranasinghe
Mr. Sachi Wickramage
Mr. Wimal Amaratunga
Mr. T.G. Sunil Wickrama
Mr. Lakshitha Karunarathna
Mr. Nishantha Manjula
Mr. Ashane Marasinghe
Mr. Sudharaka Molligoda
Mr. Kasun Ranamuka
Mr. Shehan Anthony Trek
Mr. Shantha Gunaratne
Ms. Ranjani Perera
Mr. Mohan Gurusinghe
Mr. Prasada Gunaratne
Ms. H.M.T. Sewwandi Abhayarathne
Prof.(Mrs) Varuni De Silva
Mr. Dharmavijaya Senevirathna
Mr. Pandula Bandara
Mr. A. Roshan Rajaratnam
Mr. Sameera Dilan Kotelawala
Mr. V. Gagan R. Karunachandra
Dr. Wasiri Gajaman
Mr. Mahesh Prasanna Fernando
Ms. Sudara Sansali De Silva
Mr. Nuwan Samadhi Gamage
Mr. Jayanath Illangakoon
Mrs. Hiranthi de Silva
Mr. Jagath Kalupahana
Mr. Malintha Amalshan Lokuge

🏅 NPAS National Distinctions Directory

LNPAS • ANPAS • FNPAS

🌟 FNPAS — Fellowship of the NPAS 19 Fellows

Mr. V.H. Hapuarachchi
Mr. A.A.N. Amarasinghe
Mr. Ariyabandara Samarakoon
Dr. Uditha Gunasekera
Mr. Thimoty Weeraratne
Mr. D.K. Lanti
Mr. Chandrasena Perera
Mr. Athula Ranaraja
Mr. Harsha Madhuranga Jayasekera
Mr. Shantha Gunaratne
Mr. K.G. Keerthiratne
Mr. Prasanna Withanage
Mr. Indunil Munasinghe
Mr. S.D. Piyadasa
Mr. Vickum Indrajith Senanayake
Ms. Amanda S. Jayawardhana
Mr. Schneider Helmut (Romania)
Mr. Dimiter Sibirsky (Bulgaria)
Mr. Anterp Sibisky (Finland)

🎖️ ANPAS — Associateship of the NPAS 90+ Associates

Mr. Mervyn De S. Jayasinghe
Mr. Henry Rajakaruna
Mr. M.D.S. Gunatilake
Mr. Wilson Liyanage
Mr. D.G. Ranatunga
Mr. V.H. Hapuarachchi
Mr. C. Wilbert Fernando
Mr. A.D. Dharmasena
Mr. Kumudu Gunawardena
Mr. Timothi Weeraratne
Mr. A.B. Samarakoon
Mr. Shantha Weerasinghe
Mr. R. Samarakoon
Mr. J.P. de Alwis
Mr. K.H. Vijitha Wickramaratne
Mr. P.D. Lakshman Paul de Silva
Mr. Milton Hewapathirana
Mr. Dharmadasa Kodipili
Mr. Dsaman Gamini Amarasinghe
Mr. V. Tilak Jayawardena
Mr. M.G. Jayasinghe
Ms. K.A. Soma Perera
Mr. Mahinda A. Thomas Cooray
Mr. Mitra S. Weerakoon
Mr. Gamini R. Fonseka
Mr. Kanchane Marasinghe
Mr. K.G. Keerthiratne
Mr. Chaminda P. Upasena
Mr. W.M. Karunaratne
Ms. Nilmini Kumari Ariyaratne
Mr. Gamini Mendis
Mr. H.R. Priyantha Lal
Mr. K.G. Rajika Niroshan
Ms. M.T.M. Yamuni Rashmika Perera
Mr. Athula Ranaraja
Mr. W.D.S. Prasanna Vithanage
Mr. Shantha Gunaratne
Mr. Nimal P. Ediritilaka
Mr. S.M. Nalin Hemantha Kumara
Mr. N.J.H. Mahesh Prasantha
Mr. Priyantha Amarasinghe
Mr. Sunil Wickrama
Mr. Samantha Senaka Bandara
Mr. S.V. Anjana Vidanage
Mr. Harsha Maduranga Jayasekera
Mr. A.H. Gamini R. Fernando
Ms. E.D. Thinesha A Edirisinghe
Mr. S.D. Piyadasa
Mr. M.L. Sanka Sammana Perera
Mr. K.J.K. Sampath Peiris
Mr. Rohan Fonseka
Ms. Amanda S. Jayawardhana
Mr. Vickum Indrajith Senanayake
Mr. Premasiri Hidellarachchi
Mr. M.K.C. Thushara Mallawaarachchi
Mr. Jayanath Illangakoon
Mr. Lahiru Jayasinghe
Mr. Saliya Liyanage
Mr. A.M.S. Sisira Kumara
Mr. S.L. Dushan Tharanga
Mr. K.B. Sunanda Kodagoda
Mr. H.S. Madhuranga Abeyawardhana
Mrs. H.K. Jayamini Buddhika
Mr. J.M.M.S.B. Jayasinghe
Mr. T.B.D. Julian Benjamin
Mr. S. Dharmavijaya Seneviratne
Mr. D.P. Sunanda Jayasekara
Mr. Shehan A. Trek
Ms. Ranjani Perera
Mr. Pandula Bandara
Mr. Upananda Senevirathna
Mr. Ravindra Ranasinghe
Mr. Mohan Gurusinghe
Mr. Manujith Katugampola
Mr. Lakshan Mapa
Mrs. Amani Ireshika Rupasingha
Miss. Sudara Sansali De Silva
Mr. Sameera Kothalawala
Mr. Pasindu Ranga Ochithaya
Mr. Gagan Karunachandra
Mr. Suresh S. Weerasinghe
Mrs. Ayesha Bulathgma
Mr. Samantha Dharmawardena
Mr. Leo Vrana (Austria)
Mr. K. Haung (Singapore)
Mr. Bee Koon Chin (Malaysia)
Mr. Friedrich Mikula (Austria)
Mr. Alan Stobbs (Canada)
Mr. L.P Holan (Czechoslovakia)
Mr. Ilmari Lindberg (Finland)
Mr. Benu Sen (India)
Mr. Tadeusz Kowalski (Poland)
Mr. Schneider Helmut (Romania)
Mr. Gunnar Binde (USSR)
Mr. Tran Xon Vinh (Vietnam)
Mr. Quan Tin Dan (Vietnam)

📷 LNPAS — Licentiateship of the NPAS

Mr. Dharmavijaya Senavirathne
Mr. Gimhan Jaysinghe
Mr. Lahiru Wanigasekara
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