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Inaugural

PIMA-Olympics

NATIONAL MANAGEMENT AWARDS

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Measurement of own success….

Many a times we have seen the success being

measured and celebrated…

Many a times we experienced how the teams we

are working with … our mentors …our coaches…

and our self-dedication leading us to success…

Every day we see many examples of how success-

ful people, entrepreneurs… lead and cherish

success…..

We often hear, see these stories of success only at

the pinnacle of their career … The stories of

becoming successful… or the celebrations of

achievements along the way might not be heard by

many of us as these are only heard amongst your

peers or within your organization…..

Well, we are about to make your outstanding

achievements recognized and celebrated within the

management practice of Sri Lanka

Whether you are in the public or private sector…

the PIMA-Olympics: National Management

Awards would be the opportunity for you to show-

case your managerial achievements..!!!

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Message from the President of the PIMA

It brings me great pleasure to issue this message to you at this historical mile-

stone of Sri Lankan management community. Postgraduate Institute of Man-

agement (PIM), being the undisputed leader in the Business Management

education has gifted many talented individuals to the economic engine of Sri

Lanka and overseas, a fact most fondly embraced by almost any management

professional of this country.

The PIMA-Olympics: National Management Awards, will be the next

greatest breakthrough event in the local management community history

books. Being the Alumni of the nation’s management incubator, who else

would be more eligible to felicitate the management professionals of this

country other than PIMA.

For the three decades, PIMA has been felicitating the top achievers in the

professional management community in Sri Lanka, a salient category in the

economic engine of the country but seldom recognized. Being a gathering of

top management professionals of Sri Lanka, and having the non- ending thirst

to provide excellent recognition to such individuals, PIMA has radically re-

invented its’ platinum awards to now cover the entire management communi-

ty, including the expatriate managers and Sri Lankan professionals serving in

Middle East rather than their own local alumni.

Please join hands with me, our panel of judges, the executive committee and

the event committee at this great juncture in time, to witness the felicitation

of excellence and applaud great achievements of these unique individuals

who will rewrite the history of management in Sri Lanka.

Sampath Perera

President

Postgraduate Institute Management Alumni

2014/15

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INTRODUCTION

The Postgraduate Institute of Management Alumni and its UAE chap-

ter together with Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, National Chamber

of Commerce and European Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka have

come together for the Inaugural PIMA-Olympics: National Man-

agement Awards to recognize and reward the achievements of pro-

fessional business leaders of the country.

The Postgraduate Institute of Management Alumni

The PIM Alumni (PIMA) (www.pima.lk) is the

association of professionals who have completed

the Master’s and Doctoral level degree programs

at the Postgraduate Institute of Management

(PIM) (www.pim.lk), affiliated to the University

of Sri Jayewardenepura (www.sjp.ac.lk). The PI-

MA is the largest postgraduate alumni in the country, with over 2,500

active members who holds MBA, MPA, MCA & PhD from PIM and

are at senior managerial positions in both private and public sector

organizations.

PIM, established in 1986 by Ordinance under the Universities Act

1978, is one of the six postgraduate institutes in the university system

of Sri Lanka. Though it is relatively young, it has the largest student

population among the postgraduate institutes, and it is the only self-

financing higher learning institution in the university system of the

country.

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The University of Sri Jayewardenepura, to which PIM is affiliated, is

41 years old. In fact, it is much older if one counts the long years of

its history as a seat of learning. The history of the University of Sri

Jayewardenepura dates back more than a century to 1873, when Ven.

Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thero laid the foundation of

this distinguished centre of learning as a Pirivena (Institute of Bud-

dhist and Oriental Studies) named Vidyodaya (meaning "awakening

of knowledge").

The alumni of PIM United Arab Emirates are the

members of PIM Alumni of those who residing in

the United Arab Emirates. The Dubai chapter of the

PIM was established in the year of 2007 and had

run three years from 2007, 2008 to 2009. The

membership of the PIMA-UAE is nearly hundred

and runs by an Executive Committee since 2010.

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce

The Ceylon Chamber of Com-

merce (www.chamber.lk),

which was founded in the year

1839 is the oldest business

Chamber in the Indian Ocean Island of Sri Lanka. It is also among the

oldest in the Asian region. The formation of the Chamber, which is

also known as CCC exactly took place on the 25th March, 1839. Led

by the British businessmen, who were here in the country at that time,

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the prime focus was to serve the plantation industry, which was the

prime source of the commercial activities of Sri Lanka during that

time.

The agriculture based services provided by the CCC to its members,

gradually elevated to value added services. Over a period of years,

CCC which plays a catalytic role in the development of the business

sector, changed its focus on identifying key issues to assist in the de-

velopment of strategic plans to meet new challenges and opportuni-

ties. With the close rapport maintained with the Government sector,

the CCC continued to strengthen its role as a channel between the

Government and the Private sector.

It was also the first Chamber to be represented in the Senate and

House of Representatives in the days of Ceylon, first to be accepted as

an affiliate member of Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of

Commerce & Industry (CACCI) in 1983. the CCC is the sole author-

ized body in Sri Lanka to operate the GS1 Standards system.

National Chamber of Commerce

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri

Lanka (www.nationalchamber.lk) was found-

ed in 1948 soon after Sri Lanka gained inde-

pendence from British colonial rule, primari-

ly to establish a forum for the Sri Lankan

business community. The foremost objective

of the Chamber at that time was the Ceylonisation of trade, as the pol-

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icy climate was not quite conducive to national interests. The Founder

Members comprised of all leading ethnic groups, Sinhalese, Tamils,

Muslims, and Burgher. In 1955, the Chamber was formally incorpo-

rated as a Limited Company. National chamber currently have a mem-

bership of around 640 corporates and well over 2,500 SMEs.

European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka

The European Chamber of

Commerce of Sri Lanka

(www.eccsl.com) was

founded in 1996. Its prima-

ry objective is to stimulate, strengthen and promote economic and

business relations between Sri Lanka and the 28 member countries of

the European Union. ECCSL broadly s Neeks to provide, inter-alia,

efficient and professional information, and advisory, consultative, pro-

motional and representative linkages between Sri Lankan and Europe-

an business entities. ECCSL has today emerged as a dynamic associa-

tion of European and local companies conducting business in Sri

Lanka. The quality and scope of commercial interests represented in

the membership reflects the consolidation of its strong presence in Sri

Lanka.

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History of PIMA-Olympics: National Management Awards

The forerunner to PIMA-Olympics was the PIMA Platinum Honours,

it is the most respected and iconic management awards ceremony of

year in Sri Lanka. The Industry’s leading CEOs, Directors and Senior

Managers will be contending for their position in the prestigious

round table and this event would grab the spot light of every member

of the management community in Sri Lanka, compelling them to join

the countdown to gage who will prevail as the platinum honouree of

the year Living up to the truest sense of being Sri Lanka’s pinnacle of

Management Alumni’s. Last year PIM Alumni honored following

PIM Alum with Platinum Honours:

Mr. Aravinda Perera, Managing Director, Sampath Bank PLC.

Mr. Ravi Jayawardana, CEO – Sales & Marketing, Maliban Bis-

cuits (Pvt) Ltd.

Mr. Thushara Perera, Group Director - Sales & Marketing, TV &

FM Derana (Pvt) Ltd.

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The following business leaders received the PIMA Platinum Honours

in previous years

2012/13

Mr. Samantha Rajapakse, MD, AMW Ltd

Sampath Jayasundara, CEO, Hsenid Software Solutions (Pvt) Ltd.

Rohan Pallewatte, Chairman, Lanka Harness (Pvt) Ltd.

2011/12

Mr. Ramal Jasinghe, CEO, Asian Alliance Insurance PLC.

Dr. Jagath Dias, Chairman, Royal Fernwood Porcelain Ltd.

Mr. Anura Siriwardana, Secretary, Coconut Ministry

2010/11

Prof. Ajantha Dharmasiri, Director, PIM

Mr. Gamini Gunasekera, Managing Director of Union Chemicals

Lanka Limited

2009/10

Mr. Mangala Yapa, MD, Dockyards PLC

Mr. Sarath Fernando, MD, Bogawanthalawa Plantations PLC

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Platinum Honours will mark a breakthrough milestone in its history

this year. With a vision of becoming the most honoured and respected

Management awards ceremony of the year.

PIMA Platinum Awards this year will be partnering with leading

chambers in the country, namely the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce,

National Chamber of Commerce and European Chamber of Com-

merce and launching the inaugural PIMA-Olympics: National Man-

agement Awards. In launching the event of year to felicitate the pro-

fessional managers of varied Industries & public sector; including

professional expatriates who have contributed in many aspects to-

wards the development of Sri Lanka and also the Sri Lankan profes-

sionals who are serving in the Middle East.

Having a spectrum of 12 total awards Sri Lanka’s best professional

managers will contend each other to win the most admired Icon award

of the year in their respective categories.

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For the PIMA-Olympics, we have brought together the best and most

senior panel of judges ever come together in the country. The panel of

judges were chosen after careful consideration of their professional

achievements and the recognition they command within the business

fraternity. The panel consists of following eminent business leaders of

the country:

Dr. Saman Kalegama

Executive Director, Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka

Dr. Saman Kelegama is the Executive Director of

the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS).

He is a Fellow of both the National Academy of

Sciences of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Economic

Association and was the President of the Sri Lanka

Economic Association (SLEA) during 1999-2003.

He has published extensively on Sri Lankan and regional economic

issues in both local and international journals. He is the co-editor of

the South Asia Economic Journal (Sage Publications) and serves as a

referee for a number of international journals. He is an author of many

books both on the Sri Lankan economy and South Asian regional eco-

nomic issues.

He serves and had served and serves in a number of government and

private sector Boards as an independent member. He was a member of

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the Presidential Taxation Commission of Sri Lanka, BOI, Human Re-

sources Development Council, Industrial Development Board, Na-

tional Enterprise Development Board, among others. He was a Board

Member of the Samapth Bank for 12 years and currently the Chair-

man of Singer (Sri Lanka). He also serves in the PIM Board of Man-

agement. He received his Doctorate (D.Phil.) and M.Sc in Economics

from University of Oxford, U.K.

Mr. Aravinda Perera

Managing Director, Sampath Bank PLC

Mr. M. Y. A. Perera counts over 30 years in

the Banking sector and is presently the Managing

Director of Sampath Bank PLC. He is a Member of

the Institute of Engineers (Sri Lanka) (MIESL) and a

Chartered Engineer (C.Eng.); Fellow Member of the

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK) (FCMA) and a

Fellow of the Institute of Bankers – Sri Lanka (FIB). He also holds an

MBA from the Post Graduate Institute of Management and receipient

of prestigious Platinum Honours award in 2014.

Presently, he is a Director of Siyapatha Finance Ltd & SC Securities

(Pvt) Ltd; subsidiaries of Sampath Bank. He also represents Sampath

Bank as a Director of LankaBangla Finance Ltd in Bangladesh. He is

also a Director of the Colombo Stock Exchange, Lanka Financial

Services Bureau Ltd and a Governing Board Director of the Insti-

tute of Bankers of Sri Lanka.

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Mr. Rajendra Theagarajah,

Director/CEO - National Development Bank PLC

Mr. Rajendra Theagarajah is a veteran banker with a

wealth of experience in the Banking and financial

services sector. He counts over 30 years in banking

both locally and overseas.

Prior to his appointment as Director / Chief Execu-

tive Officer (CEO) of National Development Bank PLC (NDB), he

served as CEO/ Managing Director at Hatton National Bank PLC for

9 years. He has also served as a Council Member of the Sri Lanka In-

stitute of Directors.

He currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of

Commerce and immediate past Chairman of the Chartered Institute of

Management Accountants (UK) Sri Lanka Governing Board. He is

also Sri Lanka’s representative in the CIMA UK’s Global Council.

Mr. Sunil Wijesinghe,

Chairman, United Mortors PLC

Sunil G Wijesinha is a qualified engineer, an ac-

countant, and a qualified productivity practitioner,

with a Masters’ degree in Business Administration

from PIM. He has been a proponent of productivity

techniques and Japanese Management for many

years. He has followed several training programmes overseas, in Ja-

pan, Malaysia, Singapore, UK, and Sweden. His work in promoting

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productivity in Sri Lanka was recognised by the Asian Productivity

Organisation (APO) and was awarded the National Award 2000. He

was also conferred the Regional Award for his work in promoting

productivity in the Asia Pacific Region and also he was the very first

recipient of PIMA Achievers awards which was the forerunner to PI-

MA Platinum Honours.

He has presented papers, invited as a Keynote Speaker, and invited as

Chief Guest in several Asian countries. He is a much sought after

speaker at seminars, conferences and panel discussions in Sri Lanka.

Sunil Wijesinha is currently the Chairman of United Motors Lanka

PLC and Watawala Plantations PLC, and on the Board of Directors of

Siyapatha Finance PLC. He has served on many Boards in the public

and private sector and is the Immediate Past President of the National

Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka.

Mrs. Rohini Nanayakkara,

Former. General Manager, Bank of Ceylon

Mrs. Rohini Nanayakkara obtained her BA 2nd

Class Honours Degree from the University of

Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and a Diploma in French

from the Chamber of Commerce, Brussels. She is a

Fellow of the Institute of Management & the Insti-

tute of Bankers, Sri Lanka.

She was the first woman executive to join a Commercial Bank with

the rare distinction of being the first woman General Manager/CEO of

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a Bank in Sri Lanka and the Asian Region. At Bank of Ceylon - the

largest Sri Lankan Bank, she managed a work force of 10,300 bank

employees with a local branch network of 321 branches and several

overseas branches.

She was also a Chairman/Director of several financial institutions

such as Lanka ORIX Leasing Co. PLC, the National Development

Bank, DFCC Bank, Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka and the First Capital

Group of Companies. She is presently the Chairperson of Taprobane

Holdings Ltd, Mireka Homes (Pvt) Ltd and the subsidiaries of the

Browns Group of Companies. She is also a Director of Eastern Mer-

chants PLC and Overseas Realty (Ceylon) Limited as a nominee of

the main Singapore investor.

After her retirement from the Bank of Ceylon, she was appointed as

the General Manager/CEO to set up the Private Sector Infrastructure

Development Co Ltd, a Company under the Ministry of Finance with

World Bank assistance.

Mrs. Indrani Sugathadasa,

Chairperson, Insurance Board of Sri Lanka

Mrs. Indrani Sugathadasa a senior Civil Servant

has embarked on her career as a member of the Sri

Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS) in 1977 at

the Ministry of Plan Implementation. Her illustri-

ous career of over 35 years in the public sector in-

cludes various senior positions in the Ministries and as the Chairper-

son of Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka.

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Mrs. Sugathadasa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from

University of Colombo, Sri Lanka and Masters (MBA/MPA) from

Monash University, Australia. She was awarded the prestigious Hu-

bert H. Humphrey Fellowship (Fulbright) by the Government of the

United States and was attached to the City University of New York

during the Fellowship period.

Her contribution to the public service and leadership in numerous sec-

tors in the country has been recognized through a number of acco-

lades, including the Australian Alumni Excellence Award in 2013,

and the Gold Award for “Inspirational Woman 2014/15”.

Mr. Vish Govindasamy

Group Managing Director, Sunshine Holdings PLC

Vish Govindasamy is the Group Managing Director

of Sunshine Holdings PLC, a diversified conglom-

erate, listed in the Colombo Stock Exchange, Sri

Lanka. Prior to moving to the Holdings company,

he joined in1997 as the CEO, Watawala Plantations

PLC.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a MBA

from the University of Hartford, USA.

Before moving back to Sri Lanka, he held several leadership roles in

both Finance and Management, specializing in the Educational Insti-

tutions.

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At Watawala Plantations, he was instrumental in turning around the

distressed Plantation Company and was credited to having successful-

ly navigated the plantation company through volatile times to become

the highest capitalized Regional Plantation Company in the Colombo

Stock Exchange. Further, his vision saw the company move away

from being a mono crop to a diversified crop portfolio in Palm Oil &

Rubber. Today, in Sri Lanka, Watawala Plantations is not only the

largest producer of Ceylon Black tea but is also the largest producer of

Crude Palm Oil (CPO).

Mr. Lalith Fernando,

Business Controller, Dialog Axiata PLC

Lalith has been serving the Governing Council of the

Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka

as a nominee of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka

since 2010. Having functioned as its Voce-President

from 2012 he was elected as the 8th President of the Association for

the term 2014/2015.

Lalith selected accountancy as a professional career, achieving Fellow

Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka,

the premier body of accounting profession. He is also a Fellow Mem-

ber of the Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka, as well as

the Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lana, which elected

him as the President. In academics, he served the College of Banking,

affiliated to the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka as a Visiting Lectur-

er in Monetary and Financial Systems, Financial Management, and

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Risk Management during 2006 – 2010, and also as a Visiting Lecturer

in Accounting at the University of Moratuwa in 2008. Currently he

continues as a Visiting Lecturer in the Masters Degree course in Fi-

nancial Economics at the University of Colombo.

Using his academic and for professional experience Lalith had pre-

sented papers in several national conferences on Risk management

and Internal Audit Quality Assurance and had also conducted work-

shops for Auditors, Bankers and Central Bank on Internal Audit Qual-

ity Assurance and Governance.

At present he functions as the Group Business Controller of Dialog

Axiata PLC having held the positions of Group Financial Controller,

and Chief Internal Auditor during 2006 – 2014. Prior to joining Dia-

log, he was the Head of Financial Process Outsourcing of Virtusa Sri

Lanka; a Global Software Developer headquartered in the USA, and

served in the Banking sector for over 5 years.

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PIMA-OLYMPICS :

NATIONAL MANAGEMENT AWARDS

This section explain 12 different award categories

1. PIMA Diamond Shield for Life Time Achievement Awards

PIMA Diamond Shield of Lifetime achievement is awarded to profes-

sional business leaders who have made significant contributions to the

field of private business or public service. These will be an open

awards to all Sri Lankan nationals and will strictly be on nomination

basis. The number of lifetime achievement awards will be decided by

the PIMA Executive committee based on the recommendations of

Panel of Judges.

2. PIMA - CCC Diamond Service Award for Most Outstanding

Business Manager of the Year

The Most Outstanding Business Manager Award could be identified

as the Pinnacle of the Management Awards; achievers of the Sri

Lanka’s Private and Public sector will be recognized & honored at

this category of awards. The Chief Executive Officers, Directors,

Presidents, Senior Public Servants, etc. would be identified for the

awards.

This award is open for all Sri Lankan Business Leaders who would

preferably possess a qualification equivalent of university degree /

professional qualification from a globally recognized university / pro-

fessional body or higher. Depending on the level of achievements,

individuals who possess lesser educational qualifications may also be

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considered (On exception basis only depending on the level of

achievements)

The organizing committee expect prospective recipients are nominat-

ed by the respective organizations, government institutions of poten-

tial awardees or individuals may also submit their own applications.

Two awards are on offer as one each for private and public sector

business leaders.

3. PIMA Platinum Awards

Platinum Honours is the ultimate honour conferred on a PIM Alum by

PIM Alumni, it sets and honour the achievers of professional excel-

lence standards set by the PIM Alumni; it recognizes the achieve-

ments and contributions made by PIM Alum in academic as well as

professional spheres; with an especial emphasis on contribution to

business & public management community and society at large. There

are three awards on offer.

4. PIMA - CCC Diamond Service Award for Most Outstanding

Expatriate Business Manager of the Year

The recognition of the achievements & contributions of the expatriate

managers are considered critical as most of the successful local busi-

nesses have thrived under expatriate management exposure and exper-

tise.

This award open only to Non-Sri Lankan Expatriate Managers who

hold senior management positions in Sri Lankan & Multinational cor-

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porates (in Sri Lanka). It is a prerequisite that the applicant should

have at least worked in Sri Lanka for a period not less than two years

by 31st January 2016 and possess at least a Master’s degree / profes-

sional qualification equivalent or a higher qualification from a global-

ly recognized university. Under special circumstances Sri Lankan citi-

zenship holders (not by birth) will be considered as well. Two award

on offer one each for for-profit and not-for-profit organizational busi-

ness leaders

5. PIMA Women at the Helm Award for Most Outstanding Fe-

male Business Leader of the Year

PIMA is of the view that, recognizing the achievements and contribu-

tions by in the Female Business Leaders in the sphere of Management

in private and public sector is important.

This award is open for all PIM Alumnae Female Business Leaders

who would preferably possess a masters or doctoral qualification from

PIM and who are members of PIMA. Depending on the level of

achievements, individuals who possess lesser educational qualifica-

tions may also be considered (On exception basis only depending on

the level of achievements)





business leaders.

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6. PIMA - NCC Award for Best Manager in Global Market Reach

The Best Manager in Global Market Reach Award will be awarded to

achievers of the Sri Lanka’s Private and Public sector who have made

a noteworthy impact in the global market. The Chief Executive Offic-

ers, Directors, Presidents, Senior Public Servants, etc. would be iden-

tified for the awards.







achievements)



tial awardees or individuals may also submit their own applications. Two

awards are on offer as one each for private and public sector business leaders.

7. PIMA - NCC Award for Most Outstanding Manager in Corpo-

rate Social Responsibility.

The Most Outstanding Manager in Corporate Social Responsibility

Award will be awarded to achievers of the Sri Lanka’s Private and

Public sector who have made a noteworthy impact in the Corporate

Social Responsibility. The Chief Executive Officers, Directors, Presi-

dents, Senior Public Servants, etc. would be identified for the awards.


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achievements)





business leaders.

8. PIMA - ECCSL Maverick of the Year

Sri Lanka’s Private and Public sector Individuals who have affected

the most positive change on his or her company and/or industry by

challenging the conventional wisdom are recognized & honored at

this category of awards. The Chief Executive Officers, Directors,

Presidents, Senior Public Servants, etc. would be identified for the

awards.







achievements)

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business leaders.

9. .PI MA – PIMA UAE Award for Most Outstanding Business

Manager of the Year – Middle East

PIMA & PIMA UAE Chapter is of the view that, recognizing the

achievements and contributions by in the Business Leaders in the

sphere of Management in Middle-East of grate significance.

This award is open for all Sri Lankan Business Leaders serving in

Middle-East who would preferably possess a qualification equivalent

of university degree / professional qualification from a globally recog-

nized university / professional body or higher. Depending on the lev-

el of achievements, individuals who possess lesser educational qualifi-

cations may also be considered (On exception basis only depending

on the level of achievements)




One award is on offer.

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10. PIMA – PIMA UAE Award for Most Outstanding Female

Business Leader of the year – Middle East

PIMA & PIMA UAE Chapter is of the view that, recognizing the

achievements and contributions by in the Female Business Leaders in

the sphere of Management in Middle-East of grate significance.

This award is open for all Sri Lankan Female Business Leaders serv-

ing in the Middle-East who would preferably possess a qualification

equivalent of university degree / professional qualification from a

globally recognized university / professional body or higher. Depend-

ing on the level of achievements, individuals who possess lesser edu-

cational qualifications may also be considered (On exception basis

only depending on the level of achievements)




One awards are on offer.

11. PIMA best 4 Under 40 Managers of the Year

The PIMA best 4 Under 40 Managers of the Year is for aged under 40

practicing managers. This awards category is for the middle manage-

ment of an organization; with a designation designated as a Senior

Manager, Assistant Vice president, Head of department, Public Serv-

ants, etc. and is between ages of 30-40 by 31st January 2016. This is a

platform to showcase their capacity to be the most outstanding

amongst the rest of the management fraternity

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achievements)




Four awards are on offer for private and public sector business lead-

ers.

12. PIMA best 3 under 30 Manager of the Year

The PIMA best 3 Under 30 Managers of the Year is for aged under 30

practicing managers. This awards category is for the junior manage-

ment of an organization with a designation as Assistant Manager, As-

sistant Head of department, Public Servants, etc. and is between ages

of 20-30 by 31st January 2016. This is a platform to showcase their

capacity to be the most outstanding amongst the rest of the manage-

ment fraternity.





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achievements)




Three awards are on offer for private and public sector business lead-

ers

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Application Process and Date Plan

Applications are available at the PIMA Secretariat and online on

www.pima.lk from Wednesday, 27th January 2016

Closing time & date for applications will be 4.00pm Monday, 29th Feb-

ruary 2016

All applications should be handed over to PIMA Secretariat, No. 28,

Leslie Ranagala Mw., Col 08, Sri Lanka

The PIMA-Olympics awards ceremony will be held on 16th March

2016 at Galle Face Hotel, Colombo.

Eligibility

PIMA Executive Committee will bear the sole right & authority of

accepting the applications for each of the categories and will exclu-

sively reserve the rights on the final decisions. A transparent mecha-

nism will be deployed for the selection process, which will include

reputed personnel chosen by the PIMA.

This is a private event and no other unauthorized third party body will

bear any right to inspect / alter or appeal against the committee’s final

decisions.

The applications could be submitted by either the prospective recipi-

ent or the nominating party. Nominators could be considered as a par-

ty who is in position to provided authenticated information about the

ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION PROCESS

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candidate and who has genuine interest in showcasing the achieve-

ments of the candidate. A nominators could be an individual, a depart-

ment or an organization.

The provision of incorrect / fraudulent information in the application

will give rise to instant disqualification without justification. Also,

Canvassing via any form will be an instant disqualification, and the

applicant will be immediately informed of his repudiation, without

justification.

No appeal / request would be entertained at any instance. Any other

attempt to unofficially unethically influence any member of the panel

of judges or PIMA Executive committee will be dealt with immediate

disqualification from the contest. However, based on adequate justifi-

cation solely on human grounds the PIMA Executive committee

might consider & explore the possibility of introducing the services of

an ombudsman based on a case by case basis, but will be not exclu-

sively bound by such.

In the event of recipient of a particular award is proven guilty of a

criminal offense by a court of law / or disbarred from a professional

body, PIMA Executive Committee will bear the full right to nullify

the award and demand the return of token. The award will be made to

the next most eligible party.

If it comes to the notice of the PIMA Executive Committee that an

awardee has furnished fraudulent / incorrect / incomplete information

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which have made a significant impact to the awarding decision, the

committee bears the right to immediately nullify the award and de-

mand the return of token.

Selection Process

Step 1

Acknowledgement of completed application and or nomination

The review team would accept applications sent via e-mail on PDF

format or printed applications only. The potential candidate can direct-

ly submit an application or a nomination can take place. The evalua-

tion committee would carefully screen for the completion of the appli-

cation form and acknowledge the receipt of the entry by e-mail.

If the information provided are inadequate enough to complete the en-

try process the applicant will be informed to submit the required infor-

mation within a specified period. If the information is not received the

entry would be considered disqualified.

Step 2

Pre-Screening

The evaluation of the applications will be conducted before it is hand-

ed over to the panel of judges. The evaluated applications will be sent

to the panel of judges as and when they are received for judging pro-

cess.

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Step 3

Selection of possible prospects

Based on the completion of Step 2 the judges will compile a list of

prospects for each category of awards.

Step 4

Selection of Award Winners

The panel of judges will then evaluate the pool of candidates to select

the award winners. The selection of awardees will be completed and

signed by the panel of judges. At this stage the panel of judges might

consider/nominate a candidate for a different awards category based

on the profile and the achievements.

The awardees will be informed formally about the award and other

requirements before the awards event. The candidate will not be in-

formed about the other participants took part.

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