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Former SLIM NASCO Awards now SLIM National Sales Awards 2022
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the national body for marketing in Sri Lanka, is once again hosting the SLIM National Sales Awards 2022 (formerly known as the SLIM NASCO). The most anticipated event for sales representatives, the event is launched as the ‘SLIM National Sales Awards’ this year, creating a greater impact on the sales fraternity. This event has been held for 20 consecutive years to reward high performing sales individuals in companies for their efforts and achievements in the sales fraternity and recognise them at national level.
SLIM National Sales Awards’ vision is to recognise sales professionals on par with world standards while positioning the awards scheme as the best in the South Asian region. SLIM has plans to elevate the best of the best winners on the global stage.SLIM National Sales Awards recognises and rewards performers in over 20 industries, which allows individuals to apply through their companies based on their performance.
Entrant categories for the SLIM NSA 2022 competition include Front-Liners (FL), Sales Executives & Sales Supervisors (SE), Territory Managers (TM), Regional Sales Managers (RSM) & Assistant Sales Managers, National Sales Managers (NSM) & Sales Managers (SM) and other Sales Support Staff. The SLIM National Sales Awards 2022 will be a bumper year where judging will be carried out for entries submitted for 2021 and 2022. The period of review for each category will be year ending 31 December 2021 or 31 March 2022 which will be the end of the relevant company’s financial year.
Each category in the competition comes with Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards, and for National and Regional Sales Managers, overall awards will be selected regardless of the industry they represent. The panel of Judges of the competition consists of analysts from different industries. While the judges determine the winners, the Head of the Judging Panel will have the final verdict regarding any dispute, he further added.
This year’s competition too encourages Female Sales Personnel to participate in the competition, to be recognised and appreciated for their efforts for the organisation and the industries at large. The need for special recognition for Female Sales Personnel came about as a result of SLIM’s efforts to continuously empower women in every sector of the country.
Nuwan Gamage, President of SLIM said, “With the international affiliation that we intend to engage with, in the future, the newly revamped SLIM National Sales Awards will be elevated to the global level. As the national body, we at SLIM look forward to seeing how sales professionals have taken their respective businesses to the next level this year and providing them with the utmost recognition.”
Entry Kits for the SLIM National Sales Awards can be downloaded at https://slim.lk/nationalsalesawards. All entries are required to be submitted by 5.00pm on 30th of November 2022. Limited liability companies, partnerships, public and sole proprietorships that are duly registered and carrying out businesses are also eligible to enter the competition.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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