All set for 27th Presidential Export Awards on 11 Dec. at BMICH

THE 27th Presidential Export Awards (PEA) ceremony, organised by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), will take place on Thursday, 11 December 2025, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Disanayake.

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EDB Chairman/CEO Mangala Wijesinghe addressing the media briefing on the 27th Presidential Export Awards ceremony, alongside representatives of sponsors. Also present are EDB Acting Director General Erandika Dissanayaka, Acting Additional Director General (Development) Kumuduni Mudalige, People's Bank Acting CEO/General Manager S.N.B.M.W. Narayana, SLTB Chairman R.K. Obeyesekere, and SLECIC Assistant General Manager (Marketing) Shama Selvaratnam

The Presidential Export Award is the highest recognition awarded by the President to Sri Lankan exporters who have made significant contributions to the export sector and the economic development of the country. This awards ceremony aims to honour exporters who have played a pivotal role in Sri Lanka's economic growth.

The Presidential Export Awards program was launched by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board in 1981, and to date, 26 award ceremonies have been organised. Approximately 1,500 guests, including Cabinet Ministers, diplomatic officials, Government officials, and exporters, are expected to participate in the 27th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony.