FCCISL launches 'Entrepreneur of the Year' awards

By Mohamed Naalir

Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 competition organised by the FCCISL is a unique event as it includes regional small and medium scale industries parallel to its main agenda and is a gateway for industries to expand, said Additional Secretary of Industries and Commerce Ministry, Asitha Seneviratne, at the launch of Entrepreneurs of 2013, the 18th in the series. He said that a few years ago he had been a member of panel of judges at the Entrepreneurs of the Year competition.

"The Entrepreneur of the Year competition carries a lot of weight because more than confining itself to an industry or a businessman it really measures the personalty and courage of the person concerned," he said.

Secretary of Ministry of Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development, Sivagnanasoothy said that selecting the best entrepreneur and awarding them motivates them.

"The process of recognising the leadership, the personality and various other competencies is important from a entrepreneur's point of view. Holding Entrepreneur of the Year competitions and recognising successful contestants will motivate and encourage upcoming entrepreneurs," he said.

"Today there are very few women entrepreneurs. This program will help the empowerment of women. The ministry will extend its support to make this event a success," Sivagnanasoothy said.