Leo Club of Wickramasinghepura is an Omega Leo Club which is a great initiative of Lions Club of
Wickramasinghepura established in the 1992/93 during the District Presidency of Prabha Dharmarathne. Leo
Club of Wickramasinghepura belongs to Leo District 306 C1 which comes under Leo Multiple District 306.
The young leader with a great caliber, Leo Ayanthi Wickramasinghe took the challenge in leading the club at
the inception. Following her foot steps and with the guidance of the leaders in the parent Lions club, the
talented youngsters led the club since 1993/94 to 2020/2021 who were capable of lifting up the standards of
many groups in the society while improving the standards of the club as well the members.
About Leoism
Leo Club is a youth organisation of Lions Club International. The acronym L.E.O stands for Leadership,
Experience, Opportunity.
The Leo Club objective is, to provide the youth of the world with an opportunity for development and
contribution, individually and collectively, as responsible members of the local, national and international
community.
Leo Club encourages the youth to develop leadership qualities by participating in social service activities.
They are dependent on a Lions club to sponsor and initiate a Leo club. Leo Club members are addressed as
“Leos.” They conduct various projects in the fields of health care, elders, children, differently abled,
literacy and education, and self-development.
LEO Club is the largest youth club of voluntary character in the world, present in 140 countries with over
160,000 members.
Our Mission
To provide young adults with opportunities for developing crucial life skills, make change in the community,
and to builde lifelong connections with like-minded individuals.
Our Vision
To develop set of young leaders who can make the world a better place
Motto
“Leadership, Experience, Opportunity.” Our motto is simple, yet powerful. These are what Leo
members will find
and develop as they move forward in their membership journey.
Leadership
Develop your skills as a project organizer, time manager and team leader.
Experience
Discover how teamwork and cooperation can bring positive changes to your community.
Opportunity
Create lifelong connections and seeing your impact through community service.
Awards and Recognitions won by Leo Club of Wickramasinghepura
As a result of hard work performed by past Leo Leaders and Members in the club during past 32 years, we
were
able to be recognized in the Leo District 306 C1 and Leo Multiple District 306 as mentioned below.
Most Outstanding Leo Club in Leo Multiple District 306
1st Runner-Up Award - Leoistic Year 2009/10
2nd Runner-Up Award - Leoistic Year 2010/11
Most Outstanding Community-Based Leo Club in Leo Multiple District 306
2nd Runner-Up Award - Leoistic Year 2023/24
Most Outstanding Leo Club in Leo District 306 C1
Winner Award - Leoistic Years 2002/03, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2014/15 &
2021/22
1st Runner-Up Award - Leoistic Year 2023/24
Most Outstanding Community-based Leo Club
Winner Award - Leoistic Years 2021/22 & 2023/2024
Key Recognitions achieved by Leos of Leo Club of Wickramasinghepura
Leo of the World Winer Award
2002/03 - Leo Chaminda Premarathne
Leo of the Year in Leo District 306 C1
2012/13 – Leo Kasun Heeraluarachchi
2013/14 – Leo Shaminda Livera
2015/16 – Leo Shamitha Gonsalkorala
2019/20 – Leo Samitha Perera
Recent Individual District Recognitions
Most Outstanding Club President
Winner Award - Leo Praveen Kavinda
Most Dedicated Leo of the Year
Winner Award - Leo Saduni Gamage
Most Outstanding Club Treasurer
1st Runner Up Award - Leo Dilshan Wijesurendra
Most Outstanding New Leo
2nd Runner Up Award - Leo Chathil Maneth
Multiple District Presidents produced by Leo Club of Wickramasinghepura
Leo Manjula Wijesundara - The Exemplary Leader Manjula Wijesundara became Lion Manjula after joining
the
parent Lions Club after completing his tenor as a Leo and is currently serving as the advisor of the
club.
District Presidents produced by Leo Club of Wickremasinghepura
Leo Ayanthi Wickramasinghe
Lion Manjula Wijesundara
Leo Pubudu Upendra
Lion Shaminda Livera
Lion Kasun Udayanga
Leo Lion Samitha Perera
Continuing the preeminence, Leo Dilshan has taken over the baton to lead the club under the theme “LEADING WITH VISION, SERVING WITH HEART”.
Past Club President of Leo Club of Wickramasinghepura