Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025 to be unveiled on January 13

The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) will host its annual flagship event, WCIC Prathibhabhisheka – Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025, on January 13 at the Colombo Hilton. 
One of the most highly anticipated events on the women-entrepreneurship calendar, the awards celebrate and recognize outstanding women entrepreneurs from Sri Lanka and the SAARC region for their significant contributions to economic growth and development.
Commenting on the upcoming event, Gayani De Alwis, Chairperson of WCIC, stated: “We are now in the final days leading up to the event that women entrepreneurs eagerly look forward to each year. Once again, we have seen impressive participation. The evaluation process assesses vision, direction, performance, achievements, and overall contribution during the 2024/25 period. 
In keeping with WCIC’s regional outlook, we also recognize exceptional women entrepreneurs from the SAARC region. The 2025 awards mark the fourth edition in the new format, which encourages strategic thinking, sound financial practices, strong governance, and the promotion of women-owned and women-led businesses.”
The event will also feature a series of special awards, including: Young Woman Entrepreneur, Most Outstanding Start-Up, Woman of Courage, Most Outstanding Export-Oriented Entrepreneur – Product and Services, Best of the SAARC Region, Digital Entrepreneur, Most Innovative Entrepreneur and Social Entrepreneur.
The highlight of the evening will be the announcement of “The Woman Entrepreneur of the Year – 2025.”