National Chamber postpones its annual export awards

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, has postponed the 28th Annual Export Awards ceremony which was scheduled to be held on December 17 at Hotel Shangri-La, Colombo. The new date for the event is January 19, 2021 at the same venue.

In a statement on Friday, the chamber said it has unanimously reached this decision by considering the prevailing calamitous situation in the country and restrictions imposed thereon in conducting events of higher magnitude. 

“In light of the continuing spread of the virus, health and safety concerns and government and public health authority advice, we have decided to postpone this prestigious event. Our priority during this difficult period is to protect the well-being of participants including award winners, invitees, guests and all other relevant individuals,” it said.  

The evaluation and judging process of applications has also been delayed due to the ongoing lockdown and police curfew imposed in several areas of the country. However, the chamber plans to resume the process soon after the situation falls back to normal.