Acorn Group honoured for HR excellence in Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure sector

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Acorn Group has been recognised as the winner in the Hospitality, Tourism, and Leisure sector at The Great HR Awards, organised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka in collaboration with Mercer. The award highlights the Group’s unwavering commitment to progressive, people-centric human resource management.

The ceremony was held on 25 November 2025 at Cinnamon Life, attended by Chief Guest Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, and Guest of Honour Director General of Labour Nadeeka Wataliyadda. A number of reputed organisations from across the country competed in multiple categories, including Excellence Awards, Commendations, Category Awards, and Sector Awards. All submissions underwent a rigorous assessment process aligned with globally accepted HR standards and evaluated by an expert jury panel.

CIPM President Priyantha Ranasinghe emphasised the importance of the awards, stating that “These awards honour the organisations that redefine workplace culture, improve employee experience, embrace technology wisely, and strengthen industry relations.”

Acorn Group’s achievement is a reflection of its continuous effort to cultivate a supportive, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment—one where talent is recognised, development is encouraged, and individuals remain the organisation’s most valued asset.

Group stated that the award reinforces its dedication to aligning HR practices with global benchmarks while driving innovation across the sectors it serves. Acorn Group also commended CIPM Sri Lanka for championing this initiative, which elevates industry standards and celebrates organisations that demonstrate excellence in human resource management.

As Acorn Group celebrates this milestone, it remains committed to strengthening its people practices and setting new benchmarks in the years ahead.