ISMM Celebrates National Supply Chain Day 2026 and Its 54th Anniversary with a Grand Awards Ceremony at Monarch Imperial
The Institute of Supply and Materials Management (ISMM) successfully conducted the National Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2026 for the fourth consecutive year, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industries and the Industrial Development Board (IDB) of Sri Lanka, on the evening of 24th October 2026, at Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte. The prestigious occasion was held as part of the National Supply Chain Day Celebrations 2026, coinciding with the 54th Anniversary of ISMM.
The ceremony was graced by His Excellency David Pine, High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangaladesh and Maldives as the Chief Guest, and Mr. Yasas Hewage, Chairman of the Industrial Development Board of Sri Lanka, as the Guest of Honour. The event brought together distinguished government representatives, industry leaders, corporate executives, supply chain professionals, institutional members, award recipients, and other invitees to celebrate excellence, innovation, and professional achievement in Supply Chain Management.
The National Supply Chain Excellence Awards have established themselves as a significant national platform for recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions to the advancement of Supply Chain Management in Sri Lanka. The awards aim to encourage best practices, operational excellence, innovation, efficiency, resilience, and professional development across industries.
This year, the awards received more than 120 nominations, reflecting the growing recognition and enthusiasm of organizations and professionals towards supply chain excellence. Following the evaluation process, 54 organizations and 9 individual professionals were recognized for demonstrating exceptional achievements and contributions to the field.
A total of 63 National Awards were presented under two main award titles:
National Award of Excellence – Best Supply Chain Practicing Organization 2026
National Award of Excellence – Best Supply Chain Professional 2026
The organizational awards recognize outstanding supply chain practices across four business scales: Extra Large, Large, Medium, and Small, with categories covering Manufacturing, Service, and Trading sectors, as applicable. The Best Supply Chain Professional award recognizes individual excellence under two categories: Corporate and Business.
Winners of the National Award of Excellence – Best Supply Chain Practicing Organization 2026
Extra Large Scale
Manufacturing
Winner: Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited
1st Runner-Up: Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC
2nd Runner-Up: Hemas Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd.
Service
Winner: Laugfs Holdings Limited
Trading
Winner: Litro Gas Lanka Limited
1st Runner-Up: Healthguard Pharmacy Limited
Large Scale
Manufacturing
Winner: Premium Exports Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd.
1st Runner-Up: HJS Condiments Limited
2nd Runner-Up: Alumex PLC
Service
Winner: Logiwiz Limited
1st Runner-Up: Colombo West International Terminal Ltd.
2nd Runner-Up: Eagle Logistics Colombo (Pvt) Ltd.
Trading
Winner: Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Limited
1st Runner-Up: Stelacom (Pvt) Ltd.
2nd Runner-Up: Hayleys Consumer Products (Pvt) Ltd.
Medium Scale
Manufacturing
Winner: Wayamba Printpack (Pvt) Ltd.
1st Runner-Up: Suwanda Industries (Pvt) Ltd.
2nd Runner-Up: American Premium Water Systems (Pvt) Ltd.
Service
Winner: Ace Distriparks (Pvt) Ltd.
1st Runner-Ups: John Keells Logistics (Pvt) Ltd. and Global Transportation and Logistics (Pvt) Ltd.
2nd Runner-Ups: Logicare (Pvt) Ltd. and Ocean Maritime Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd.
Trading
Winner: Everbolt Engineering (Pvt) Ltd.
1st Runner-Up: Unique Industrial Solutions (Pvt) Ltd.
2nd Runner-Up: E-Screen Systems (Pvt) Ltd.
Small Scale
Manufacturing
Winner: Pack Lanka Premium Packaging
1st Runner-Up: Greeco Spice Center
2nd Runner-Up: American Premium Water Systems (Pvt) Ltd.
Service
Winner: Webmotech (Pvt) Ltd.
1st Runner-Up: E-Visible (Pvt) Ltd.
2nd Runner-Up: ProActive Chain (Pvt) Ltd.
Special Commendations and Commendations
In recognition of noteworthy achievements and commendable supply chain practices, several organizations received Special Commendations and Commendations under their respective scales and categories.
Special Commendations
Extra Large Scale – Manufacturing
Akbar Brothers (Pvt) Ltd.
CBL Foods International (Pvt) Limited
Ceylon Cold Stores PLC
Stretchline (Pvt) Ltd.
Dipped Products PLC
Large Scale – Manufacturing
D. Samson Industries (Pvt) Ltd.
Link Natural Products (Pvt) Ltd.
Dutch Lanka Trailer Manufacturers Limited
Pelwatte Dairy Industries Ltd.
Wijaya Products (Pvt) Ltd.
Savinda Graphic Systems (Pvt) Ltd.
Large Scale – Trading
Hayleys Aventura Limited
Medium Scale – Manufacturing
Digiscan Secure Print Solutions (Pvt) Ltd.
Commendations
Extra Large Scale – Manufacturing
Maliban Biscuit Manufactories (Pvt) Ltd.
Large Scale – Manufacturing
AB Mauri Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
Associated Battery Manufacturers (Ceylon) Limited
E. B. Creasy & Company PLC
Haleon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
Finagle Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
Sundaram Lanka Tyres Limited
Wichy Plantation Company (Pvt) Ltd.
Medium Scale – Service and Manufacturing
Abans Logistics (Pvt) Ltd.
Hayleys Agro Biotech (Pvt) Ltd.
Winners of the National Award of Excellence – Best Supply Chain Professional 2026
The Best Supply Chain Professional Awards recognized individuals who have demonstrated exceptional professional capabilities, leadership, dedication, and contributions to advancing Supply Chain Management.
Category – Corporate
Winner: Mr. R. Kumudu Abayasiri, Managing Director, Ocean Maritime Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd.
1st Runner-Up: Mr. Aruna Pathirage, Head of Customer Service and Logistics, Unilever Sri Lanka Limited
2nd Runner-Up: Mr. Kashun Thilina Abeywardena, General Manager, Logicare (Pvt) Limited
Merit Award: Mr. D. Tilak Fernando, Deputy General Manager – Supply Chain, Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Ltd.
Category – Business
Winner: Mr. Pubudu Megodawickrama, Senior Manager – Supply Chain, SriLankan Catering Limited
1st Runner-Ups:
Mr. Ushan Hewage, Head of Group Procurement, Anunine Holdings (Pvt) Ltd.
Mr. Perananthan Visvananth, Distribution Center Manager, Healthguard Pharmacy Ltd.
2nd Runner-Ups:
Mr. K. L. S. Dinesh, ICT Officer, Ministry of Health
Retired Wing Commander Sameera Atapattu, Senior Operation Specialist, Hayleys Advantis Limited
The National Supply Chain Day Celebrations hold special significance for ISMM and Sri Lanka’s supply chain sector. Established on 24th October 1972, ISMM has played a pioneering role in developing supply chain professionals and strengthening professional education and industry engagement in Sri Lanka.
The recognition of 24th October as National Supply Chain Day, following Government approval based on ISMM’s recommendations, highlights the importance of Supply Chain Management in national economic development, trade, industry competitiveness, and resilience.
The National Supply Chain Excellence Awards further reinforce this mission by providing a platform to celebrate organizations and individuals who are contributing to the continuous improvement and transformation of Sri Lanka’s supply chain landscape.
The 2026 celebrations also featured the National Supply Chain Day International Seminar under the theme “Geopolitics, Technology, and the Future of Global Supply Chains,” bringing together industry leaders and professionals to exchange insights on global developments, technological advancements, innovation, and the future of the profession.
The successful conclusion of the National Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2026 marks another significant milestone in ISMM’s continued commitment to recognizing excellence, promoting professional standards, and fostering stronger collaboration between academia, industry, and national institutions.
ISMM extends its sincere congratulations to all award winners, runners-up, commendation recipients, and nominees whose achievements continue to inspire the wider supply chain community.
The Institute also expresses its heartfelt appreciation to the Government of Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Industries, the Industrial Development Board of Sri Lanka, its generous sponsors, corporate partners, industry stakeholders, judges, media partners, and all those who contributed to the success of the National Supply Chain Day Celebrations and National Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2026.
As ISMM celebrates its 54th Anniversary, the Institute remains committed to empowering supply chain professionals, strengthening industry capabilities, and contributing towards a more competitive, innovative, and resilient Sri Lankan economy.
