Thirty
individuals from various fields and cultural communities of
Canada,were honored for their work and services rendered to
their field and community during the previous years. Radio
and TV personalities,educationists,and high-profile business
personnel were honoured.The presentation of the award held
in 15 th of September 2005 at 6.00 pm,at the Main
Legislative Building of Ontario Government and was hosted by
honourable James K. Bartlement,Lieutenant governor of
Ontario Canada at the Lieutenant Governors suite.
Thirty Canadian
recipients representing a variety of disciplines ranging
from the media,humanities,art & culture to industry and
science.Chef Ruwan Jayakody was selected from the Art
&Culture category,being nominated by the National Ethnic
Press and Media Council of Canada..
Representing Canada`s
Governor General and Her Majesty the Queen was Ontario`s
lieutenant Governor Honorable James K .Bartleman,had the
honor of making the award presentation to Chef
Jayakody.Notable guests included the Premier of Ontario ,Mr.Dalton
McGuinty and few other political leadership of the province
and the country.
Chef
Ruwan was recognized for his outstanding contribution to the
development of the Canadian culinary industry since his
arrival to Canada 10 years ago.He has represented the
Canadian National Culinary Teams in international
competitions garnering numerous medals which only helped to
build the reputation of the Canadian Culinary industry.
In 1997
Ruwan has started his own business 'Ruwan`s Cake Art
-Toronto and now become one of a major suppliers of fine
pastries and culinary creations to the hotel and restaurant
trade in Canada.
His
culinary wonders have earned him a chapter in the World
Celebrity Chefs published in the United Kingdom and France
in 1997.In this year Ruwan was recognized as Certified World
Master Chef ,by recognizing his both skill and academic
knowledge and his international reputation.
Over the
past 25 years Chef Ruwan has built a strong international
reputation in his field since he switched career paths from
mechanical engineering to the culinary arts in 1980.His
unique talents have served him well in journalism and ,broadcasting.At
the same time he has taken the time to assist in training
others who wish to work in this rewarding discipline plus
giving a helping hand to the less fortunate in his community
