CTC celebrates exceptional achievements at Pinnacle Awards 2025

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Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) hosted its annual Pinnacle Awards ceremony on 5 April 2025 at Hilton Colombo, honouring outstanding performers across its Commercial Function for their exceptional contributions over the past year.

The event served as a tribute to excellence, dedication, and high performance, recognising individuals who went above and beyond to drive results and embody CTC’s Values in 2024.

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the ‘Trade Marketing Executive of the Year 2024’ award, which was awarded to Hashan Wijesekara, in recognition of his executional excellence, and consistent results. Among the other notable awards, Yohan Jayasinghe was named ‘Emerging Trade Marketing Executive of the Year’, showcasing promise and rapid development in the field. Binura Wijeratne was recognised as First Runner-up, while Shamail Amit was awarded Second Runner-up in this prestigious category. The award for the ‘Most Outstanding Assistant Manager of the Year in Marketing’ was presented jointly to Buddima Wickramarathne and Nadeeshani Karandana.

CTC Managing Director and CEO Fariyha Subhani commented, “The Pinnacle Awards reflect the spirit of excellence that drives our commercial team. In a year marked by evolving market dynamics, our team has continued to deliver with focus, passion, and resilience. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the awardees and look forward to seeing their continued growth and success.”

Commercial Director Nishan Fernando added, “Recognising our top performers through the Pinnacle Awards is an opportunity to celebrate the values and behaviours that power our collective success. Each winner represents the very best of CTC – driven, collaborative, and future-focused. We remain committed to enabling their journey by providing the right tools and opportunities to thrive.”

An integral part of CTC’s internal recognition framework, the Pinnacle Awards celebrates those who consistently push boundaries and deliver exceptional outcomes. It stands as a testament to the company’s inclusive and performance-driven culture, where talent is nurtured and excellence is rewarded.

 

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