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ICC Sri Lanka celebrates the Most Admired Companies of 2022
The highly anticipated annual event celebrating Sri Lanka’s Most Admired Companies (MAC Awards) for 2022 took place recently, captivating an audience of distinguished corporate leaders and esteemed diplomats. The award ceremony, organized by ICC Sri Lanka, AICPA & CIMA and DailyFT unveiled and recognized the exceptional accomplishments of these top-ranking companies in the country.
The companies awarded were recognized, for their exceptional performance, innovation, and overall impact on the economy. The main criteria they were judged for were their financial performance, ability to practice environmentally sustainable governance and ethical business practices for their employees, customers, investors and the community.
The Top Ten Companies of 2022:
Aitken Spence PLC
Bank of Ceylon
CBL Investments Ltd.
Ceylinco Insurance Ltd.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company PLC
Hatton National Bank PLC
LOLC Holdings PLC
National Savings Bank PLC
Sri Lanka Telecom PLC
The event also paid tribute to five honourable mentions for their commendable contributions to the business landscape:
DFCC Bank PLC
Global Rubber Industries Ltd.
NDB Bank PLC
People’s Bank
Sampath Bank PLC
Shanil Fernando, Chairman of ICC Sri Lanka, said that “MAC awards were started by Dinesh Weerakkody the past ICC Chairman. ICC Sri Lanka, AICPA & CIMA and DailyFT are truly honoured to recognize and celebrate the remarkable achievements of ‘The Most Admired Companies in Sri Lanka’. These organizations have not only demonstrated exceptional business acumen but have also shown their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and societal impact. Their contributions play a pivotal role in driving the nation’s economic growth and shaping a brighter future for us all. The Most Admired Company Awards serve as a testament to their dedication and inspire others to strive for excellence.”
The event was graced by Chief Guest Secretary to the President, Saman Ekanayake, and the keynote speech was delivered by Katsuki Kotaro, Deputy Head of Mission for Japan in Sri Lanka.
The evaluation process was meticulous, involving a Financial Evaluation undertaken by a team of highly qualified CIMA members (CGMAs). Subsequently, the KPMG team ratified the scores and selected the Top 20 organizations for the next round of assessments. The second phase included compelling presentations by the shortlisted companies to the panel of judges. This dynamic element of the competition witnessed the top management of these companies actively engaging with the judges, showcasing their vision and strategies.
The organizing bodies, ICC Sri Lanka and AICPA & CIMA seized the occasion to present their budget proposals for the 2024 National Budget to Mr. Ekanayake, further emphasising the alignment of these institutions with the nation’s economic aspirations.
The MAC Awards is not just a celebration of business excellence but a testament to the innovation, dedication, and resilience that defines Sri Lanka’s corporate landscape. As the spotlight shines on these remarkable companies, it also illuminates the path for future endeavours, inspiring others to reach similar heights of distinction.
The government, under heavy Opposition fire over inclusion of a sex website in the Grade 6 English module, as well as overall education reforms, has decided to put on hold reforms in respect of Grade 6.
Cabinet Spokesman and Media and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced the government decision yesterday (13) at the post-Cabinet media briefing at the Information Department.
According to him, the decision had been taken at the previous day’s Cabinet meeting, chaired by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Dr. Jayatissa said that education reforms pertaining to Garde 6 had been put on hold until 2027.
The Minister said that other proposed education reforms would be implemented as planned. The Minister said that action would be taken against those responsible for the inclusion of a link to a sex website following investigations conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department and the National Education Institute.
The SJB and several other political parties, as well as civil society groups, have accused the government of promoting an LGBTQ agenda, through the proposed education reforms.
The Opposition grouping Mahajana Handa, on Monday, made representations to the Mahanayake Thera of the Malwatta Chapter regarding the controversial reforms, while urging their intervention to halt the project.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (13) vowed to go ahead with his government’s agenda, regardless of the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
Emphasising the responsibility on the part of all to contribute to the post-Ditwah recovery efforts, President Dissanayake said that he would have complete faith in the public service.
The President said so at the launch of the re-building Sri Lanka project at the BMICH yesterday.
The JVP and NPP leader said that he wouldn’t take advantage of the death and destruction caused by the cyclone or use the situation as an excuse to reverse their agenda or weaken it.
President Dissanayake said that in spite of many calling for amending the then Budget, in view of the cyclone, the government presented the proposals that were agreed before the disaster struck.
The United States has announced that it will provide the Sri Lanka Air Force with 10 US Navy TH-57 helicopters free of charge.
The announcement was made by outgoing US Ambassador Julie Chung, who stated, on social media, that the helicopters would be transferred under the United States’ Excess Defence Articles programme. The aircraft are Bell 206 Sea Ranger helicopters previously operated by the US Navy.
US sources said that the transfer was intended to strengthen Sri Lanka’s disaster response capabilities, following the devastating cyclone that struck the island at the end of 2025 and killed more than 600 people. US officials have framed the move as a humanitarian measure aimed at improving aerial rescue and relief operations.
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