In 2023, she won the H. A. I. Goonetileke Prize for her translation work titled Jewels, which is a compilation of 14 Sinhala short stories by contemporary writers.
She translated a collection of Sinhala short stories authored by her mentor Piyaseelie Wijemanne.
[5] Piyaseelie Wijemanne also encouraged Manel Eriyagama to engage in translation of other prominent writers original works.
She also began translating Liyanage Amarakeerthi's collection titled Duwana Wattiya Saha Sinasena Tikira.
[6] She compiled and published an English translation titled Jewels in collaboration with Sarasavi Bookshop by selecting 14 Sinhala short stories written by different authors, and the stories covered most of the subject matters relating to the context of Sri Lankan society, including the hierarchy, stereotypes, mental health, poverty, family relationships, romance, and traditions.