CCC bags Gold at Annual Report awards

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) won a Gold Award in the Non Profit Organisation and Non Government Organisation category at the 49th Annual Report Awards ceremony organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka.

CEO and Secretary General, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Harin Malwatte said, "At the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, we are indeed humbled by winning the Gold award yet another year. We believe that this achievement is an honour for good governance and transparency adopted in the workings of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce."

"Being a business support organisation with a legacy that spans almost 175 years, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce continuously strives to remain effective and relevant through changing times. This award stands testimony to that," he said.

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce won the Gold award in the same category in 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008 and 2007 and the Silver Award in the 2006 and a Bronze Award in 2010.

CCC's Annual Report 2012-2013 was themed 'Progressive Action' as Sri Lanka is gaining momentum to reach the economic targets the country has set for itself in the short and the medium term.

"We are proud to have completed a year in which timely action was consistently and consciously taken to contribute to a more conducive business environment where entrepreneurship and business innovation could prosper," Malwatte said.

"With our members and stakeholders we took timely initiatives in influencing policy dialogue with the relevant authorities towards setting up a sustainable economy.

"The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hopes to continue this initiative through the edification and empowerment for all strata of the business world," he said.