SDB Bank Business Awards 2025 - "Celebrating Catalysts of Growth & Change"

SDB bank recently hosted the prestigious Business Awards 2025 under the theme "Celebrating Catalysts of Growth & Change" to celebrate and honor the outstanding contributions of its employees for their exceptional performance throughout the year. This event showcased the bank’s commitment to fostering a motivating work environment and recognizing the invaluable role its employees play in driving the organization’s success.

Reflecting the strong performance of the past year, the Anamaduwa Branch emerged as the overall best-performing branch, exemplifying remarkable dedication and achievement. Additionally, the North Central Region, Uva Region and Metro 1 Region were recognized as the best-performing region, 1st runners-up, and 2nd runners-up, respectively, underscoring the collective efforts and commitment of teams across the bank. Over 35 award categories were presented during the awards night, along with appreciation awards for supporting departments.

The Annual Business Awards have become a cornerstone for SDB bank, demonstrating its commitment to recognizing and appreciating its top-performing staff members. These awards empower employees, nurture a culture of innovation, and inspire them to strive for continuous excellence.

Kapila Ariyaratne, Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer of SDB bank, shared his thoughts: “Our employees are the driving force of SDB bank. Their dedication, talent, and hard work enable us to serve our community and reach our goals. The Annual Business Awards 2025 reflects our commitment to celebrating their success and creating a culture of recognition and appreciation. We hope to continue growing this event, making it an occasion the entire organization eagerly anticipates.”

As SDB bank continues to uphold its corporate tagline, “The Bank Where You Are Valued,” this event emphasized the bank’s deep regard for the well-being and development of its employees. Through initiatives like the Annual Business Awards 2025, SDB Bank continues to reinforce its mission to build a workplace where excellence is consistently recognized, fostering a strong sense of pride and belonging among its dedicated workforce.

About SDB bank:

A future-ready bank, dedicated to offering customer-centric and comprehensive support tailored to each individual's needs, SDB bank is a licensed specialized bank regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, with a listing on the Main Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange and a Fitch Rating of BB +(lka). Through the network of 94 branches island-wide, the bank provides a comprehensive range of financial services to its Retail, SME, Co-operative, and Business Banking clients across the country. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are deeply ingrained in SDB bank's ethos, with a steadfast focus on uplifting local communities and businesses through sustainable practices. The bank is particularly committed to promoting women's empowerment, sustainable development of SMEs, and digital inclusion, aiming to propel Sri Lanka to new heights.