About NBEA
Sri Lanka's most prestigious business awards platform, celebrating outstanding achievement, innovation, and leadership since 1998.
Our Mission
To identify, recognise, and celebrate outstanding business achievement in Sri Lanka across all sectors, scales, and stages of business development.
We are committed to inspiring a culture of excellence, innovation, and responsible business practice that drives Sri Lanka's economic development and global competitiveness.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted and prestigious business awards platform in South Asia, recognised internationally for its rigour, fairness, and impact on business culture.
We envision a Sri Lanka where every business strives for excellence and where outstanding achievement is universally celebrated and rewarded.
25 Years of Excellence
Foundation
The National Business Excellence Awards was established to recognise and promote business excellence across Sri Lanka.
National Recognition
NBEA received official recognition from the Government of Sri Lanka, cementing its status as the premier business awards platform.
Expanded Categories
The award expanded to cover 15+ new categories reflecting the growing diversity of Sri Lanka's business landscape.
International Benchmarking
NBEA adopted international evaluation standards, partnering with global organisations to ensure world-class judging criteria.
Digital Transformation
NBEA embraced digital processes, enabling fully online applications and virtual award presentations during the global pandemic.
25 Years of Excellence
Celebrating a quarter century of recognising Sri Lanka's finest business minds with 500+ award winners and 10,000+ participants.
Our Core Values
Excellence
Setting the highest standards of business achievement and recognising those who consistently surpass them.
Integrity
Maintaining a rigorous, transparent, and independently adjudicated evaluation process that all participants can trust.
Transparency
Ensuring every aspect of the awards process is open, fair, and accountable to all stakeholders.
Inclusivity
Celebrating businesses of all sizes and sectors, from startups to multinationals, from Colombo to the regions.
Sustainability
Promoting responsible and sustainable business practices that benefit communities and the environment.
Innovation
Recognising businesses that drive innovation, challenge conventions, and create new opportunities.