The Presidential Export Awards (PEA) stands as the pinnacle of recognition bestowed by Hon. President of Sri Lanka upon exporters who have made exceptional contributions to the country's export sector and economic advancement.
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Exporter of the Year | Omega Line Limited |
| Net Foreign Exchange Earner of the Year | Akbar Brothers (Private) Limited |
| Globally Outreached Sri Lankan Brand of the Year | Akbar Brothers (Private) Limited. |
| Market Diversified Exporter of the Year | Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company PLC |
| Best Exporter in Product Diversification | Omega Line Limited |
| Best Value-Added Exporter of the Year | H S B C Electronic Data Processing Lanka (Private) Limited |
| Contributor to Sustainable Development in Exports | Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company PLC |
| Innovative Export Service of the Year | Sysco Labs Technologies (Private) Limited |
| Innovative Export Product of the Year | Ultracarb (Private) Limited |
| Contributor from the Regions to the Export Supply Chain | Omega Line Limited |
| Best Performing Exporter in Emerging Markets | Lanka Marine Services (Private) Limited |
| Woman Exporter of the Year | Ms. Nayana Ranathunga - Senikma Holdings (Pvt) Ltd |
| Emerging Exporter of the Year | Bughary Bio Spices (Private) Limited |
| Best SME Exporter of the Year-Product Sector | Hero Nature Products (Pvt) Ltd |
| Award | Best Exporter | Merit Award |
|---|---|---|
| BPM/KPM | H S B C Electronic Data Processing Lanka (Private) Limited | - |
| Education Services | CINEC Campus (Private) Limited | - |
| Hub Operations & Entrepot Trade | Hayleys Free Zone Limited | - |
| ICT | Sysco Labs Technologies (Private) Limited | - |
| Logistic Services | Expolanka Freight (Private) Limited | - |
| Marine & Offshore Services | Lanka Marine Services (Private) Limited | Moceti International (Pvt) Ltd |
| Wellness & Health Services | Barberyn Ayurvedic Beach Resort Hospital (Private) Limited | - |
Recognizing excellence, innovation, and outstanding contributions in Sri Lanka's export sector
Honours the outstanding achievements of companies demonstrating exceptional export performance during the award year.
Recognizes organizations that have significantly contributed to strengthening Sri Lanka's net foreign exchange earnings.
Celebrates Sri Lankan brands that have achieved strong international presence and global recognition.
Awards exporters who have successfully expanded into multiple international markets with sustainable growth.
Best Exporter in Product Diversification award, an exceptional recognition that celebrates the remarkable achievements of export companies in diversifying their export portfolio across a wide range of products. This award acknowledges the innovative thinking, strategic planning, and entrepreneurial spirit demonstrated by exporters who have successfully expanded their product offerings to cater to diverse global markets
This Award is presented to recognize the best value added exporting company in the PEA year.
Sustainable Development in the Export Industry award, recognizes the outstanding efforts and contributions of export companies in promoting sustainable development within the export sector. This award acknowledges the sustainable practices, environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and commitment to long-term economic viability demonstrated by exporters who are driving positive change in their respective industries.
Innovative Export Product of the Year award, a distinguished recognition that celebrates the remarkable achievements of companies in introducing groundbreaking and transformative export products to the global market. This award acknowledges the spirit of innovation, entrepreneurial drive, and relentless pursuit of excellence demonstrated by exporters who have revolutionized their industries through cutting-edge products.
Is a service that recognizes novel or significantly enhanced services developed through systematic research and the application of technologies or methodologies. It provides unique value and improved performance compared to existing services. The service should demonstrate measurable benefits, such as increased efficiency, enhanced customer experience, or reduced costs, ensuring a competitive advantage and /or excellent customer experience.
The Contributor from the Regions to the Export Supply Chain Award recognizes companies outside the Western Province that strengthen the export supply chain. It honors regional stakeholders, including producers, suppliers, and logistics providers, who enhance efficiency, competitiveness, and collaboration, enabling smooth and effective export-led economic activities and global market access.
The Best Performing Exporter in Emerging Markets Award recognizes export companies that have excelled in expanding into and succeeding within emerging global markets. It honors exporters who demonstrate strong market insight, adaptability, and effective penetration strategies, contributing to export growth and new international business opportunities.
Woman Exporter of the Year award, a prestigious recognition that celebrates the exceptional achievements and contributions of women in the field of international trade. This award is to encourage and recognize woman entrepreneurs’ contribution in national export development drive and also to enhance women’s full & effective participation in leadership. This award will be applicable only to woman exporters and companies which holds majority of shares by a woman and a woman-led company.
The Emerging Exporter of the Year Award recognizes up-and-coming exporters who have demonstrated strong growth, innovation, and global market expansion. It honors SMEs that have progressed into large-scale exporters during the PEA year, making a significant impact in the international marketplace.
The Best SME Exporter of the Year Award recognizes small and medium-sized enterprises that have achieved outstanding success in exporting products to international markets. It honors SMEs that deliver innovative, high-quality, and competitive goods while expanding their global presence and contributing significantly to the growth of the export economy.
The Best SME Exporter of the Year Award recognizes small and medium-sized enterprises that have excelled in exporting high-value services to international markets. It honors SMEs that demonstrate innovation, service excellence, and strong global outreach while contributing significantly to the growth and reputation of the country's service exports.
The Presidential Export Awards (PEA) stands as the pinnacle of recognition bestowed by Hon. President of Sri Lanka upon exporters who have made exceptional contributions to the country's export sector and economic advancement
Initiated in the year 1981, the Presidential Export Awards (PEA) organized annually by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) to recognize and salute the exporters for the excellence performance in the respective financial year. The awards symbolize the national recognition of the exporters, particularly in non-traditional products and services.
The award winners are evaluated based on their performances during the financial year considered for awarding in terms of Export turnover, Export Proceed repatriation, Net-foreign exchange earnings, market diversification, product diversification, Value addition, Innovations, Sustainable efforts in exports etc.
Selection of the award winners will be done by an eminent Panel of Judges headed by the retired Judge of Supreme Court. Award winners are selected under two categories as Overall Awards and Product/Services sector Awards. Further, Merit Certificates will be awarded for deserving sectors as approved by the Panel of Judges considering the performance of the applicants.
Award winners are presented with a prestigious PEA trophy and a certificate and could enjoy the privilege to use the "PEA logo" as a marketing tool for three years.
The SLEDB extends an invitation to Sri Lankan exporters to submit their applications for consideration as recipients of the 28th Presidential Export Awards - 2026 for the financial years 2025/26
The applicant companies are required to apply for the awards online for the financial year.
After submitting the duly completed online application, companies are requested to download and print a copy of the application and forward it along with all the relevant documents to the Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer, EDB on or before Wednesday, 22nd July 2026
Click Here to Access the PEA Online Application Portal
Guidelines for the PEA 2025/26
A printed copy of the completed online application must be submitted to the Chairman/CEO of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, accompanied by the following supporting documents.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully concluded the 27th Presidential Export Awards (PEA) Ceremony on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), under the patronage of Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
The Presidential Export Award is the highest recognition awarded to Sri Lankan exporters who have made significant contributions to the export sector and the economic development of the country. This awards ceremony aims to honor exporters who have played a pivotal role in Sri Lanka's economic growth.
The Presidential Export Awards are open to companies, proprietorship, partnership or any other legal entity registered in Sri Lanka and engaged in export business during 2025/26.
The Presidential Export Awards (PEA) consist of two main categories: Sectoral and Overall Awards.
Therefore, the applicant companies should check the eligibility criteria for the award categories and awards as follows:
A company, proprietorship, partnership or any other legal entity registered in Sri Lanka and engaged in export business during 2025/26 in any of the product and services sectors stated in the list of Sectoral awards (51 Awards).
In addition to the above, criteria for Apparel Sector and Tea Sector will be as follows:
Eligibility for Overall Awards except "Emerging Exporter of the Year", "Best SME Exporter of the Year", "Women Exporter of the Year" Awards:
Exporters who bring foreign exchange into Sri Lanka through exports and/or offshore operations can apply for this award. Inward remittances should be certified by the company bankers.
The applicant should have established export-led supply, industrial, economic activities or farmer/producer clusters in districts other than the Western Province (Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara).
Innovative products/services exported for the first time during the PEA year (2025/26) will be considered.
Note: Short-listed applicants will be interviewed by the PEA Panel of Judges.
This award is applicable only to:
Note: Short-listed applicants will be interviewed by the PEA Panel of Judges.
Application should be filled online. Online Application Portal could be accessed through the following link.
A printed copy of the downloaded online application should be submitted to the Chairman/CEO of Sri Lanka Export Development Board along with the following supporting documents:
A total of 15 Overall Awards are to be given during the 27th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony. They are as follows:
You cannot apply for the Merit Certificates. The Merit Certificates will be awarded for deserving sectors as approved by the PEA Panel of Judges considering the contribution of those sectors to the total exports in PEA year and the performance of the applicant companies.
One of the following methods can be used to make the payment and the proof of payment should be submitted with the printed copy of the application.
You may contact the following officials for any clarifications regarding the application:
Ms. Saumya Kannangara-Deputy Director-Market Development 011-2300721
Ms. Chandima Weerarathne-Assistant Director-Market Development 011-2300722 or 011-2300705-11, Ext: 253
Ms. Sirini Dissanayake-Export Promotion Officer-Market Development 011-2300722 or 011-2300705-11, Ext: 259
You can use any of the below methods to get in touch with the EDB in Sri Lanka. We should be able to provide you with assistance related to PEA and answer any questions you may have.
No. 42 Nawam Mawatha, Colombo-02, Sri Lanka
awards@edb.gov.lk
saumya@edb.gov.lk
chandimaw@edb.gov.lk
sirinisd@edb.gov.lk
Ms. Saumya Kannangara:011-2300722 or 011-2300705-11 Ext: 268
Ms. Chandima Weerarathne :011-2300722 or 011-2300705-11 Ext: 253
Ms. Sirini Dissanayake :011-2300722 or 011-2300705-11 Ext: 259
