COYLE launches ‘I AM the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur’ awards scheme

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From left: Association of HR Professionals Sri Lanka President Roshan Kulasuriya, AICPA and CIMA Country Manager Zahara Ansary, Kelaniya University Central Business Incubator Head Dr. Srinath Dissanayake, Sri Lanka Standards Institution Director General Dr. Siddhika Senaratne, COYLE Organising Committee Member Jayamal Gunaratne, COYLE Vice Chairman Suren Chandraratna, COYLE Chairman Thushira Raddella, Senior Vice Chairman Manjula Wijesundera, Past Chairman Rohitha Silva, Member Ruwan Edirisinghe, and CIM Sri Lanka and Maldives Country Head Onalie Dissanayake – Pic by Sameera Wijesinghe

The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) this week unveiled ‘I AM the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur 2024’, a prestigious awards evening dedicated to celebrating and empowering the country’s most remarkable entrepreneurs.

Taking place on 5 March 2025, this landmark event will honour those whose bold vision and innovation have driven Sri Lanka’s industries forward.

This year’s awards, open to applicants from every corner of the island, embody a truly national celebration of entrepreneurship. From provincial to district-level recognition, the initiative highlights the entrepreneurial brilliance shaping the future of Sri Lankan business. With over 65+ awards across categories such as Best Young Entrepreneur, Best Woman Entrepreneur, Best Social Entrepreneur, and the coveted Entrepreneur of the Year, the event promises to be an inspiring showcase of talent and achievement.

Ensuring credibility and transparency, the evaluation process is entrusted to independent panels with the expertise of COYLE’s knowledge partner, Ernst & Young. This rigorous approach reinforces the awards’ reputation as one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted recognitions of entrepreneurial excellence.

Inspired by COYLE’s Young Lankans initiative, the awards aim to nurture the next generation of leaders. By recognising emerging entrepreneurs, empowering young innovators, and fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, COYLE is paving the way for a robust and globally competitive business landscape. For over 25 years, COYLE has stood as a trailblazer in promoting entrepreneurship, fostering innovation, and creating opportunities for thousands of individuals and businesses to thrive. This legacy of leadership continues through I AM the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur 2024, reaffirming COYLE’s commitment to empowering Sri Lanka’s business community.

Applications are now open and can be downloaded from the COYLE website. Entries close on 15 of January 2025, so aspiring entrepreneurs are encouraged to act quickly to showcase their achievements and vision.

Join COYLE in celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit that drives Sri Lanka forward, honouring the trailblazers shaping the future of industry, uplifting the next generation of leaders, and building a resilient, innovative, and globally competitive economy.