Ceylinco Life’s sales stars win 5 awards at NASCO 2019

Ceylinco Life’s 2019 NASCO winners (from left): J.M.C. Bandara, K.D. Inoka, M. Nishantha, S. Werapitiya and Shyamala Delwala

Ceylinco Life once again shone at salesmanship with five members of its sales team winning two Golds, a Silver, a Bronze and a Merit award at the 2019 National Sales Congress (NASCO) Awards presented by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM). 

M.G.S. Werapitiya of Teldeniya won the Gold Award in the Sales Executive category under the Life Insurance sector, while Shyamala Delwala also won a Gold in the ‘Other Sales Support’ category, at the Assistant Manager level – a category that was introduced at last year’s competition and was judged across all industries. 

The Silver was won by K.D.L.N. Inoka of Negombo, in the Executive category, also under the Life Insurance sector, and the Bronze award was presented to K.D.M. Nishantha of Kalutara in the Territory Manager Category under the same sector.

J.M.C. Bandara of Horana won the Merit Award in the Frontliner Category under the Life Insurance sector.

Commenting on these awards, Ceylinco Life Managing Director Thushara Ranasinghe said: “Ceylinco Life’s position at the helm of the industry provides opportunities for sales professionals to excel with the backing of the leading brand in the sector, a brand that has won the trust and confidence of the masses over more than three decades. Nevertheless, the competition in the market place is intense and professionalism, passion and commitment play a huge role in individual success. We congratulate all our winners, who exemplify the company’s core values.”

Ceylinco Life has been taking part in the NASCO Awards since 2011 and has produced winners from Colombo, Ambalantota, Bandarawela, Embilipitiya, Horana, Kalutara, Kurunegala, Matara, Moratuwa, Negombo, Nittambuwa, and Teldeniya across all categories. The company was also the winner of the award for the Most Outstanding Female Sales Person of the Year in 2015 and 2016.

NASCO winners are held in high regard at Ceylinco Life and receive special felicitation at the Company’s Annual Awards.

The premier event that recognises sales excellence and rewards and motivates sales professionals to achieve greater heights, NASCO presents Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for the best Front Liners, Sales Executives and Territory Managers in sectors such as FMCG (Food, Beverage, Cosmetics and Household) Financial Products and Services, Insurance, Automotive, Corporate Selling, Telecommunication, Travel and Leisure, Fashion and Clothing, Consumer Durables, Alcohol and Tobacco, Industrial, Healthcare, IT, Media, and Modern Retail.