The 2023 WCIC
Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards
The 2023 WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards took place recently at the Hilton Colombo, with esteemed figures including H.E. Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe, and US Ambassador, H.E. Julie Chung in attendance. It was an evening dedicated to honouring the remarkable achievements of women entrepreneurs who have demonstrated exceptional resilience and determination in overcoming challenges to achieve success. Gayani De Alwis and Nilani Seneviratne, the Awards Co-chairs, expressed their pride in recognizing these trailblazing individuals amidst the current economic landscape.
National Awards
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2023: Nishani Fernando, Manisha Exports (Pvt) Ltd
Most Outstanding Export Oriented Woman Entrepreneur 2023 (Product): Thushari Weerakoon, Ramya Horticulture (PVT) Ltd
Most Outstanding Export Oriented Woman Entrepreneur 2023 (Services): Olu Jayasooriya, Brisca Management Services (PVT) Ltd
Social Entrepreneur of 2023: Manoji Wadugodapitiya, PAMS Hydro (PVT) Ltd / Simply Women (PVT) Ltd
Young Woman Entrepreneur of 2023: Nadini Perera Wickramasinghe, Ceylon Speech Pathology Services (PVT) Ltd
Outstanding Start-up of 2023: Randee Dissanayake, Rande Super Food (PVT) Ltd
Woman Entrepreneur - SAARC
Region 2023: Nishani Fernando, Manisha Exports (PVT) Ltd
Most Innovative Entrepreneur of 2023: Selyna Peiris, Selyn Exporters (PVT) Ltd
Digital Entrepreneur of 2023:
Thanuja Masakorala, Infoseek (PVT) Ltd - MINTHRM
Woman of Courage 2023: Marini De Livera, Sisters at Law
Category Awards Large Category
Gold: Nishani Fernando, Manisha Exports (PVT) Ltd
Silver: Selyna Peiris, Selyn Exporters (PVT) Ltd
Bronze: Sandamini Perera, Prime Lands Residencies PLC
Awards of Recognition: Anuradha Herath, Java Lounge (PVT) Ltd; Dilesha Perera, Dilchand (PVT) Ltd
Medium Category
Gold: Olu Jayasooriya, Brisca Management Services (PVT) Ltd Silver: Thanuja Masakorala, Infoseek (PVT) Ltd – MINTHRM
Bronze: Thushari Weerakoon, Ramya Horticulture (PVT) Ltd
Awards of Recognition: Rathypriya Ramesh, Ecosteem (PVT) Ltd; Chitra Boteju, Oceanica Group of Companies
Small Category
Gold: Randee Dissanayake, Rande Super Food (PVT) Ltd
Silver: Chathurika Wickramasinghe, Adventa Holdings (PVT) Ltd
Bronze: Nadini Perera Wickramasinghe, Ceylon Speech Pathology Services (PVT) Ltd
Awards of Recognition: Fazla Fahim Meyen, Edutoys (PVT) Ltd; Kumari Weerasinghe, Kandy Natures (PVT) Ltd
Micro Category
Gold: Ayesha Imalika, Kavum Kokis. com (PVT) Ltd
Silver: Anusha Warnakula, Susinidu Baby Care
Bronze: Nileeka Prasanthi,
Kavishka Products
Awards of Recognition: Sunethra Kumari Karunaratne, Oshadhi Beauty Salon; Anuja Jayasekara, Liya Creations
Start-up Category
Gold: Sasmithaa Manickam,
Candle Amore
Silver: Shivani Tyronne, Artisan Miris (PVT) Ltd
Bronze: Shehara Ferdinandis, Sleepyheads SL
Award of Recognition: Marini De Livera, Sisters at Law
SAARC Category
Gold: Dr. Shehla Javed Akram, Don Valley Pharmaceuticals (PVT) Ltd, Pakistan
Silver: Qurrat Ul Ain, Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management, Pakistan
Bronze: Azma Hassan, The Costumes, Maldives
Provincial Awards
Western: Nishani Fernando, Manisha Exports (PVT) Ltd
Central: Anuja Jayasekara, Liya Creations
North-western: Selyna Peiris, Selyn Exporters (PVT) Ltd
Southern: Anusha Warnakula, Susinidu Baby Care
Sabaragamuwa: Manjula Janaki, Sakura Products and Export
(PVT) Ltd
Eastern: M.R.M Bisriya, Fashion Bags Uva: Randee Dissanayake, Rande Super Food (PVT) Ltd
North Central: Sunethra Kumari Karunaratne, Oshadhi Beauty Salon Northern: Rathypriya Ramesh, Ecosteem (PVT) Ltd