The Bio Conservation Society of Sri Lanka (BCSL) organized an Art Competition on “Biodiversity Conservation” in collaboration with
the Kalpitiya Zonal Education Office with funding support from The Rufford Foundation, UK. We were in difficulty conducting the Award Ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of the award ceremony, we went to the winner’s homes (or close by) and gave their certificate and prize (cash) and took pictures with their family members. It was a new experience for both children and us. We noticed that children are happier than usual award ceremony