HNB makes history at SLIM National Sales Awards 2025

From left: Reeza Jaleel, Dushan Fernando, Manindu Idippily, Gayashi Perera, R. Chaminda Pradeep, Chathura Kodikara, Sanjeewani Sumanasekera, M.B. Chatura Rajapaksha, Prabhath Vitharana, Sewwandi Wijeratne, W.A.M.P. Ratnayake, Dasun Uthuruwella, and Sajith Dissanayake 

• Highest number of awards with total of 15 

HNB PLC achieved a remarkable milestone at the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) National Sales Awards 2025. 

The event celebrated and recognised the finest sales professionals in the country, and HNB emerged as the most awarded organisation of the night with a total of fifteen awards, marking a historic achievement for both the Bank and the national awards platform.  

The winning tally included five Gold, four Silver, two Bronze and four Merit awards, representing the highest recognition ever achieved by a bank during a single season in the history of the SLIM National Sales Awards. HNB’s success extended beyond the banking sector, reaching across multiple industries, where the Bank claimed six awards at the “All Industries” level, competing with 100+ companies. 

Among these were two of the most prestigious recognitions, Outstanding Territory Manager of the Year and Outstanding Female Sales Personality of the Year, secured by Sewwandi Wijeratne from the Corporate Banking Division.  

Continuing the excellence in SLIM National Sales Awards for the 4th  time, Chathura Bhagya Kodikara from the Network Business Unit received the Bronze Award for Strategic Sales Support – Manager and Above Category, while W.A.M.P. Ratnayake of the Leasing Division and Dasun Uthuruwella of the Digital Business Division received the Silver Award and the Merit Award respectively in Assistant Sales Manager category, each of them securing their 3rd award in in SLIM National Sales Awards over multiple years. Gayashi Perera of Digital Business Division also secured the Merit Award in Strategic Sales Support – Non-0 Executive category.

Showcasing excellence in the “Banking Industry”, HNB secured 5 awards in Sales Frontliner, Sales Supervisor and Territory Manager categories. Sanjeewani Sumanasekera of Deposit Mobilisation won the Gold Award under Sales Executive category, while Prabhath Vitharana, the Senior Manager – Kiribathgoda Branch and Reeza Jaleel of Digital Business Division were awarded with the Silver Award and the Bronze Award respectively in Territory Manager category in banking industry. Sajith Dissanayaka of Business Development Sales Unit received the Bronze Award among the Sales Frontliners and Manindu Idippily received the Merit Award in the same category.

Proving excellence beyond Retail Banking, 4 awards were received in “The Corporate Sales” category for excellence in B2B sales. Sewwandi Wijeratne and Dushan Fernando of Corporate Banking Division won the Gold Award and the Silver Award, respectively in Territory Manager category while Chatura Rajapaksha and Chaminda Pradeep of SME and Microfinance Division winning the Gold Award and the Silver Award, respectively in Sales frontliner category for Corporate Sales.

HNB’s Executive Vice President / Network Business Head Supun Dias said: “Our teams are truly delighted by this recognition. We are deeply grateful to SLIM for creating a platform that celebrates the dedication and passion of sales professionals across the country. It’s encouraging to see such appreciation for hard work and performance, which inspires us to keep moving forward with a visionary outlook, always aiming to raise the standard of excellence in our industry.”