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)
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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
This award is open for all Sri Lankan Business Leaders who would
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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
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.
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.
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
considered (On exception basis only depending on the level of
achievements)
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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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
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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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
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.
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.
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,
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individuals who possess lesser educational qualifications may also be
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.
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
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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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Concept and Design : Prathap Kaluthanthri [email protected]
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