Entrepreneur of the Year awards launched

The Entrepreneur of the Year awards scheme of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) has inspired many entrepreneurs and helped promote enterprises overseas, said former president FCCISL, Patrick Amerasinghe.

He was addressing a ceremony to launch the 16th Entrepreneur of the Year awards scheme of the FCCISL at the chamber on Wednesday. He said that the contribution of small and medium sector entrepreneurs to the economy should be recognised and rewarded.

The SME sector enpreprenurs are silent contributors to the growth of the economy.

The FCCISL annual awards scheme recognises entrepreneurs who have reached the pinnacle of success and contribute to the economy.Awards will be presented to entrepreneurs of small, medium, large and extra large categories.

Platinum award winner 2010 and Managing Director, Richard Trading Co. Ltd., Richard Jayatissa said that the award helped him build confidence and boost his business.

Awards will be presented to the Woman and the Young Entrepreneur of the Year in recognition of their contribution to the economy and to motivate them to develop their enterprises.

Vice President, FCCISL, Ajith Watthuhewa said that the chamber has been successful in attracting all business sectors such as agriculture, services, industries and trading encompassing all districts.

The awards ceremony will be held on November 23 at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel.

LF