In 1950 she was awarded an MBE and in 1956 an OBE , for her work in social services and charities .
De Soysa served as the Association 's inaugural president from 1949 until 1951 .
In 1950 president was awarded an MBE and in 1956 an OBE , for president 's work in social services and charities .
De Soysa served as the Association 's inaugural president from 1949 until 1951 .