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The All Ceylon Muslim Women?s Association (ACMWA), a venerable organisation with a 71-year legacy, hosted the inaugural IMRA Awards to recognise the accomplishments of Muslim women in Sri Lanka.The event honoured outstanding women in various categories, including Media & Communications, Hospitality, Banking & Finance, Healthcare, Law & Advocacy, Arts & Culture, Business Entrepreneurship, Social Impact and Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM). Additionally, four exceptional women received the IMRA Lifetime Achievement Award, two from the Muslim community and two from other communities.

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