CNCI holds Achiever Awards 2025

CNCI Achiever Awards 2025 was held at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo, on October 23, 2025. 

This event is annually organised by the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) to recognise and reward the Sri Lankan industrialists for their achievements and excellence displayed in the manufacturing and service sectors.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya graced the occasion as the chief guest. 

Addressing the gathering she stated that “a micro-level enterprise of today can be a giant business in a few years if it progresses on the correct track. The CNCI will be a great source of strength in bringing about a more enabling environment, especially for the SME sector”. 

Dr. Amarasuriya also said, “We must support their expansions, innovations and motivate them to penetrate into new markets. Hence, recognition through awards of this nature is extremely important in encouraging our local industries. The CNCI has been a dedicated service facilitator, supporter and promoter for all the manufacturing and service sectors in the country.” 

Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunneththi, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe and Ambassador of Republic of Turkey Semih Lutfu Turgut participated as special guests. 

CNCI Chairman Pradeep Kahawalage delivered the welcome speech. In his statement, he mentioned that industrialists in Sri Lanka should be given “pride of place” as they are a vital facet of nation’s success and they generate employment providing a higher standard of living to society.

CNCI Secretary General Major General (Retired) Samantha Wickaramsena delivered the vote of thanks.