SLT most awarded corporate in Sri Lanka
The national telecommunications provider, Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT),
has recorded inspirational performance through the year 2012. Constantly
reinventing its offerings, embracing innovation, enhancing customer care
and pioneering the latest developments in ICT, SLT's consistent
transformation has been suitably acknowledged with numerous awards and
accolades this year. Significantly, the awards bestowed on the blue-chip
span all aspects of its functions which reflect the company's diversity
and strengths.
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SLT CEO
Greg Young addressing the gathering |
Greg Young, CEO of SLT, commented: "On behalf of the entire SLT team,
I would like to express our humble gratitude for the diverse awards and
accolades recognizing our performance in 2012.
SLT has been recognized with many of the prized corporate awards in
the country and it gives me a sense of pride to see how Sri Lanka's
best-loved brand is holding its own against impressive competition. SLT
remains focused on service and product excellence. It is revolutionizing
ICT in the country and the region. We take our pledge of 'One Country,
One Voice' to heart and our every endeavour is to uplift the people of
the nation as one.
The recognition that SLT receives in the local and international
arena is a testimonial to our enduring dedication to delivering our
brand promise."
The SLT annual report has set a benchmark in financial reporting
locally and won the Gold award at the institute of Chartered Accountants
Sri Lanka organized Annual Report Awards 2011, under the
'Telecommunication Sector' category.
As one of Sri Lanka's best-loved brands, SLT was adjudged the winner
in 'Brand Leadership Overall Category Award' at the 'Global Awards for
Brand Excellence' held in November in India.
The Global Awards for Brand attracted competition from more than 100
countries in categories ranging across brand building and management,
advertising campaigns and corporate profile.
SLT was also recognized at the HRM Awards 2012 with a Silver Award,
conducted by the Association of Human Resources Professionals in
partnership with AON Hewitt India. SLT won a Silver Award for the
implementation of Best HR Practices and Techniques. Cutting edge HR
practices and a large and dynamic set of people make up the foundation
on which SLT rests.
The HRM Awards assess, recognize and felicitate the best human
resource management systems and processes among corporate entities in
the country.
SLT's legendary passion for sustainability initiatives and its
commitment to bring people closer together have not gone unnoticed. SLT
received due recognition as one of the Ten Best Corporate Citizens in
Sri Lanka within the CSR and Sustainable Business categories and also
won a Category award of best performance for Economic Contribution at
the Best Corporate Citizens Award 2012, conducted by the Ceylon Chamber
of Commerce.
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