'Business for Unity Awards' ceremony
Regional business leaders representing the district chambers of
commerce throughout Sri Lanka gathered at the Earls' Regency Hotel in
Kandy recently for the "Business for Unity Awards" ceremony organised by
the Central Province Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
It was held for the second year in succession. Tribute was paid to
regional business leaders for their commitment to corporate social
responsibility and their personal contribution to foster unity among
diverse ethnic and social groups in their communities and the country.
A panel of eminent judges from the Peradeniya University picked 32
outstanding entries out of a large number of entries from all parts of
the country. The winners were presented gold, silver and bronze awards.
Although the small and medium scale entrepreneurs in the regions who
are influential members of their communities, put in a great deal of
resources to community development and CSR, their efforts are rarely
given public recognition unlike the efforts of the members of the big
business based in Colombo.
Through the "Business for Unity Awards" ceremony, the regional SMEs
were brought into the spotlight and were motivated to contribute more
proactively to fostering national unity and providing a greater service
to their community and their country.
The Central Province Chamber of Commerce and Industry was supported
in this initiative by International Alert and The Business for Peace
Alliance, Sri Lanka's network of regional business chambers committed to
regional empowerment and national unity. The organizers have made the
Business for Unity Awards ceremony. |