Celebrating Excellence: SDB bank Honors Employee Achievements at Annual Business Awards

SDB bank recently hosted the prestigious SDB bank Annual Business Awards to honour and appreciate the outstanding contributions of its employees for their remarkable performance in 2024. This event highlighted the Bank's commitment to fostering a motivating work environment and celebrating employees' invaluable role in driving its success.

According to last year's business performance, the SDB bank Kalutara branch stood out as the overall best-performing branch, exemplifying remarkable dedication and achievement. Additionally, the Central, North Western, and North Central regions emerged as the winners, 1st runners-up, and 2nd runners-up, respectively, under the best-performing regions category, reflecting the collective efforts and commitment of teams across the organization. Additionally, over 30 award categories and appreciation awards to all the supporting departments were presented during the awards night.

Since its inception, the Annual Business Awards have been a true testament to the Bank's commitment to appreciating and recognizing its best-performing staff members. By empowering its workforce and acknowledging their efforts, the Bank reinforces a spirit of innovation and collaboration, inspiring employees to continue striving for excellence.

Mr Kapila Ariyaratne, Executive Director / CEO of SDB bank, shared his thoughts: 'Our employees are the heart and soul of SDB bank. Their dedication, talent, and passion enable us to serve our community and achieve our goals. The Annual Business Awards 2024 reflect our commitment to celebrating their successes and further cementing the culture where they feel valued and appreciated. We hope to expand the scale of this event in the coming years to make it an annual occasion that the entire organization looks forward to being part of"

As SDB bank stands by its corporate tagline, "The Bank Where You Are Valued," the event reflected this ethos, emphasizing the value the bank places not only on its customers but also on the well-being and development of its employees. Through initiatives like the Annual Business Awards 2024, SDB bank reinforces its mission to create a workplace where excellence and dedication are consistently recognized, fostering a sense of pride and belonging among its 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.