Acorn Group shines bright at glamorous Awards Night celebrating remarkable achievements

Acorn Group CEO 

Malinga Arsakularatne 

Acorn Group, a distinguished conglomerate known for its diverse portfolio of businesses, hosted an elegant Awards Night recently at the Courtyard by Marriott Colombo. The event was a resplendent affair, gathering industry leaders, stakeholders and over 200 employees from five countries to honour and applaud the exceptional accomplishments achieved across various sectors within the group.

The Acorn Group Awards Night was a splendid showcase of elegance, accomplishment, and festivity with the theme of the evening being ‘Unstoppable’.

Acorn Group CEO Malinga Arsakularatne shared his sentiments about the event, stating: “The Awards Night serves as a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation across our diverse ventures. We take immense pride in celebrating the outstanding efforts of our team members and partners who continue to drive the group’s success.”

The year 2022 brought unforeseen obstacles for the Acorn Group, testing the team’s spirit and resolve. Political instability, historic protests, travel bans on the country, lack of fuel and the economic downfall led to few transactions.

“Despite the challenges the need to collectively rise again was eminent. The teams pivoted their strategies, reinvented their offerings and embraced technology in ways never before imagined. The resilience and adaptability of the Acorn family became the catalyst for a remarkable turnaround and a very profitable year for the Group,” added Arsakularatne  

Over 45 individuals and teams were recognised at the awards ceremony for their unwavering commitment and extraordinary achievement. The formalities of the Awards Night ended with the presentation of the two Pinnacle Awards – Spirit of Acorn and Ace of Acorn. The award for Spirit of Acorn was won by Dilan Jayakody for personifying Acorn Values, working in a challenging environment, overcoming multiple constraints, and not being afraid to enter new spaces to get the job done. The award for Ace of Acorn was bagged by Travel Services Maldives for delivering outstanding results only in its first full year of operations, far exceeding expectations.

The evening was filled with captivating performances, and an atmosphere filled with camaraderie. The event was a platform to acknowledge the extraordinary contributions of individuals, teams, and business units that have propelled the group to new heights of success.