Awards & recognition

Dinusha Wijeyakulasuriya, director and instructor of R L Clement Cake Decorating School, won a Gold medal in Wedding Cakes category and Silver medal in Anniversary Cakes category at the Midwest American Culinary Federation (ACF) Competition at OH, USA in April 2011.

Midwest American Culinary Federation (ACF) Competition at OH, USA - 2011

Dinusha Wijeyakulasuriya, director and instructor of R L Clement Cake Decorating School, won first place (in wedding cake category) at the recent “The Art of the Cake” competition at Middleburg Heights, OH, USA. The theme of the wedding cake competition was “Men’s Ties/ Neckwear.” Her cake was highly appreciated and commended by everyone.

“The Art of the Cake” Competition, OH, USA, January - 2011

Shanika Clement won GOLD in Wedding Cake Structures category at the CAKE INTERNATIONAL competition hosted by International Craft & Hobby Fair Ltd. (ICHF) in UK.

Cake International Competition - 2011 UK.

Shanika Clement received the International Wilton Method Instructor (WMI) Recognition Award for teaching Wilton Courses for more than 100 students. She was the first to get this award in Sri Lanka.

Wilton 100 Club Award - 2010

R L Clement and Shanika Clement from R L Clement Cake Decorating School participated in the PME teachers’ seminar and were certified to teach the PME Professional Diploma in Cake Decorating in Sri Lanka.

Knightsbridge PME Certification - 2009

Mr. R L Clement won an award for his cake at the famous “Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show” in 2006. The theme was “Wedding Cakes around the World” and Mr. Clement’s cake which included a lot of traditional Sri Lankan symbolisms (Lotus flowers, Filled pot (“Pun Kalasa”), Paddy, Coconut flowers, and Temple flowers) was highly commended for its originality and expert designs. On the same event, Ms. Shanika Clement, daughter of R L Clement won the 1st prize, best of the division both awards for the same cake. The competition was aired on The Food Network shortly afterwards.

The Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show, OK, USA, October - 2006

Mr. R L Clement won the Gold Award at the British Sugar Craft exhibition

British Sugar Craft exhibition - 2004

Mr. R L Clement was given a table of honor for his creations at the British Sugar Craft exhibition (2004)

British Sugar Craft exhibition - 2004

Dinusha Wijeyakulasuriya, Director & Instructor, R L Clement Cake Decorating School winning the Bronze medal in the Master Class at the British Sugar Craft exhibition (2004).

British Sugar Craft exhibition - 2004

Mr. R L Clement received the “Best in the Show Award” at the British Sugar Craft Guild (1996).

British Sugar Craft Guild - 1996