Umaya Enterprises wins excellence award

Umaya Enterprises Managing Director E.W.A. Harischandra receiving the top award from President Maithripala Sirisena. Western Province Chief Minister Isuru Devapriya is also present

Umaya Enterprises was presented with the excellence award for the most outstanding company for its contribution to Sri Lanka’s transport (Rent a car) sector at the prestigious Flame Awards – 2016 held in Colombo recently. 

Launched in 1998 with a single hiring vehicle, Umaya Enterprises has grown significantly in size and stature over the years, and as a leading company in this segment, now operates a fleet of over 250 vehicles which have been given out on hire.

Expressing his views on winning this top award, Umaya Enterprises Managing Director E.W.A. Harischandra said: “We were conferred with this prestigious award for our positive contribution towards the country’s transport (Rent a car) sector and our community services towards the wellbeing of society. We are deeply dedicated towards providing a trustworthy service of a high calibre to our clients at all times. Similarly, a considerable part of the profits we derive from our business is channelled towards social welfare.”

Umaya Enterprises was established in 1998 with just one vehicle. Today the company has given more than 250 automobiles on hire to various institutions, including motor vehicles, vans and lorries. Together with a team of disciplined drivers, the company employs a workforce of around 50. Umaya Enterprises also provides a 24-hour emergency disaster service.

Harischandra is the incumbent Governor of Lions Club International 306C 2 District for 2014/15. He is an Old Boy of Mahanama College, Colombo. Harischandra also serves as the President of the All Ceylon Jewellery and Pawnbrokers’ Association.