Applications open for CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards – 2026

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CMA Sri Lanka introduces the new "10 Best Sustainability Reports" awards to recognise excellence in sustainability reporting

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants (CMA) of Sri Lanka has announced that applications are now open for the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards – 2026, Sri Lanka's premier recognition program for organisations demonstrating excellence in Integrated Reporting and value creation.

Now in its latest edition, the Awards continue to promote global best practices in corporate reporting while encouraging organisations to adopt integrated thinking, transparency, accountability, and long-term value creation.

Introducing 10 Best Sustainability Report Awards

A key highlight of the 2026 Awards is the introduction of the "10 Best Sustainability Report" Awards, a new category established in response to the increasing importance of sustainability reporting and evolving global reporting standards.

As organisations place greater emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, this new award recognises organisations that demonstrate excellence in sustainability reporting, transparent disclosures, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable value creation.

The introduction of this award reflects CMA Sri Lanka's commitment to supporting organisations in adopting internationally accepted sustainability reporting practices while encouraging responsible and sustainable business conduct.

Categories

The CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards – 2026 will recognise outstanding organisations through several prestigious award categories, including:

Diamond Award
Overall Winner – Gold Award
First Runner-up – Silver Award
Second Runner-up – Bronze Award
15 Best Integrated Reports
10 Best Sustainability Report
Sector Awards
Merit Awards
Certificates of Compliance

Special Awards

Organisations will also be recognised for excellence in specific aspects of Integrated Reporting, including:

Conciseness
Capitals
Materiality
Value Creation
Strategic Focus
Integrated Thinking
Diversity Reporting
Sustainability Reporting

Wide range of industry sectors

Applications are invited from organisations representing a broad range of sectors, including Diversified Holdings, Banking, Finance and Leasing, Insurance, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Education, Hotels & Travel, Construction, Power & Energy, State-Owned Enterprises, Renewable Energy, SMEs, and many other industry categories.

Call for applications

CMA Sri Lanka invites all eligible organisations that have published Integrated Reports and Sustainability Reports to participate in this prestigious national awards program and benchmark themselves against the highest standards of corporate reporting.

The closing date for applications is 15 August 2026.

Through these Awards, CMA Sri Lanka continues to strengthen Sri Lanka's corporate reporting landscape by promoting transparency, accountability, integrated thinking, and sustainable business practices in line with international best practices.

For further information, please contact the CMA Integrated Reporting Secretariat at 074 321 3860 or [email protected]. Applications and additional details are available through the CMA Sri Lanka Secretariat.