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Group chief wins Platinum at Entrepreneur awards This prestigious event was organized by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL). Both Carlo Prasanna Thumbawila of Screenline (Pvt) Ltd and Vijitha Welikala of Watch Guard Family won the Gold Awards for 'Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year'. "I dedicate this award to the people who worked beside me, my clients, friends and people who are no more," said an emotional and overwhelmed Saparamadu, going down memory lane. He said that he had made it thus far because of the commitment and support shown to him by his people. Chairman of the panel of judges Dr Travis Perera, a Senior Consultant at the Postgraduate Institute of Management, speaking on the selection process said that it was a very objective and satisfying process. After an initial selection following a questionnaire, which dealt with output behaviour such as investment and growth, leadership, fulfilment of corporate social responsibility, patterns of growth, etc, the chosen entrepreneurs underwent a focus behaviour interview. According to Perera, a special methodology was used and the judges "spoke less and listened more". Chief Guest for the event, Ann-Marie Fallenius, Minister, Charge d' Affaires of the Embassy of Sweden said, "an entrepreneur is the agent for change" and spoke about what makes a good entrepreneur, citing examples from outstanding Swedish entrepreneurs. Some unique award winners included a nursing home, a driving school, a filling station and a beauty salon. Patrick Amarasinghe, past Chairman of National Chamber of Exporters, founded this awards scheme, which recognizes successful entrepreneurs all over the country and pays tribute to them for their contribution to the country's economy. The grand sponsor for the awards ceremony was Union Assurance Ltd and the main sponsor was People's Leasing Company Limited. |
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