NationalBusinessExcellenceAwards 2026
Celebrating outstanding business achievement, innovation, and leadership across Sri Lanka. Join the most prestigious business recognition platform.
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Celebrating Sri Lanka's Business Champions
Celebrating Sri Lanka's Business Champions
The National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) is Sri Lanka's most prestigious and comprehensive platform for recognising outstanding business achievement, innovation, and leadership across all sectors of the economy.
Established to promote a culture of excellence and innovation in Sri Lankan business, NBEA brings together the country's most successful entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and business visionaries to celebrate achievements that inspire a nation.
- Sri Lanka's most prestigious business awards platform
- Independently adjudicated by a panel of expert judges
- Covers all major business sectors and industries
- Rigorous evaluation methodology and transparent process
- Recognised by government, industry, and academia
Milestones That Define Excellence
Numbers that reflect our commitment to recognising and celebrating Sri Lanka's finest business achievements.
Years of Excellence
Recognising business greatness since 1998
Total Participants
Businesses that have entered across all years
Award Winners
Outstanding businesses recognised with awards
Award Categories
Covering every sector of Sri Lanka's economy
Diverse Categories Celebrating Excellence
The NBEA recognises outstanding achievement across 25+ categories spanning every sector of Sri Lanka's business landscape.
Best Business Entity
Recognising the most outstanding business entity that has demonstrated excellence across a...
Best Entrepreneur
Honouring visionary entrepreneurs who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation...
Best SME
Celebrating small and medium-sized enterprises that have shown outstanding performance, re...
Best Startup
Recognising emerging businesses that have demonstrated exceptional innovation, market disr...
Best Corporate
Honouring leading corporate organisations that exemplify best practices in governance, sta...
Best Exporter
Celebrating businesses that have excelled in international trade, significantly contributi...
Best Manufacturer
Recognising manufacturing enterprises that demonstrate excellence in production quality, p...
Best Service Provider
Honouring service organisations that have set the highest standards in customer satisfacti...
Best Tech Company
Celebrating technology companies driving digital transformation, innovation, and technolog...
Best Financial Institution
Recognising financial institutions that demonstrate excellence in financial services, cust...
Best Hospitality
Honouring hospitality businesses — hotels, resorts, restaurants — that deliver exceptional...
Best Healthcare
Celebrating healthcare institutions that provide exceptional medical care, innovative heal...
Our Award Champions
Recognising Sri Lanka's most outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and leadership.
Hayleys PLC
Mohan Pandithage
A diversified conglomerate spanning agriculture, manufacturing, and services.
Dialog Axiata PLC
Sri Lanka's leading telecommunications service provider driving digital connectivity.
MAS Holdings
World-class apparel manufacturer known for sustainable manufacturing practices.
Brandix Lanka
Leading apparel exporter with a global footprint across 50+ countries.
Bank of Ceylon
Sri Lanka's largest state commercial bank serving millions of customers.
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts
Premier hospitality brand offering world-class experiences across Sri Lanka.
Asiri Hospitals
Leading private healthcare group providing comprehensive medical services.
SLIIT
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology — pioneering IT education.
Dilmah Tea
Sri Lanka's iconic premium tea brand exported to over 100 countries.
TechCERT
Sri Lanka's national cybersecurity incident response team.
Aitken Spence
Diversified conglomerate with interests in tourism, maritime, and printing.
DIMO
Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC — Sri Lanka's premier vehicle dealer and service provider.
Words From Our Champions
Hear from the extraordinary business leaders who have been recognised by the National Business Excellence Awards.
“Winning the National Business Excellence Award has been a transformative moment for our organisation. It has validated our commitment to innovation and inspired our entire team to reach even greater heights. This recognition has opened doors we never imagined and positioned us as a true leader in our industry.”
Sponsors & Partners
The National Business Excellence Awards is made possible through the generous support of our distinguished sponsors and partners.
Principal Sponsor
Exclusive Education Partner
Livestock & Poultry Partner
Award Sponsors
Electronic Media Partners
Print Media Partners
Interested in becoming a sponsor or partner?
Become a SponsorMemorable Moments
Relive the extraordinary moments from our prestigious award ceremonies and events.
NBEA Award Ceremony 2025
Award Presentation Winners
NBEA Gala Ceremony
Business Leadership Panel
Trophy Presentation Moment
Excellence Awards Dinner
Ready to Be Recognised as Sri Lanka's Best?
Join the most prestigious business awards platform in Sri Lanka. Applications for NBEA 2026 are open. Don't miss your opportunity to be recognised among Sri Lanka's finest.