SLIM Brand Excellence marks 25th edition, entries close Sept. 25
SLIM Brand Excellence, Sri Lanka’s established platform for recognising branding and marketing excellence, marks its 25th edition, inviting brand custodians and organisations across established, emerging, SME, digital, B2B, innovative and sustainability-led sectors to put forward the brands they believe have made a measurable impact. The 25th anniversary signifies a quarter century of brand recognition and reflects Sri Lanka's evolving branding practices and the event will br held at the end of October, while the entries close on September 25.Enoch Perera, President - Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), said, “As SLIM Brand Excellence celebrates its 25th Silver Jubilee, we celebrate not only a remarkable legacy, but also the evolution of branding and marketing in Sri Lanka.”“The way brands create value and engage consumers is changing rapidly, driven by technology, AI, and evolving consumer expectations. At SLIM, our vision is to take Sri Lankan marketing to the world by building the capability, confidence and global perspective of our marketers and brands.”“This year’s Brand Excellence is therefore both a celebration of our past and a platform for the future—encouraging Sri Lankan brands to move from local strength to global influence and demonstrate excellence that can compete on the international stage.” Rajiv David, Vice President – Events & Sustainability - SLIM, said, “The Silver Jubilee of SLIM Brand Excellence is a reminder that true excellence evolves with time. In 2026, we highlight brands that embrace sustainability, creativity, and responsibility - ensuring this platform continues to break clutter and set new standards for the industry.” Manthika Ranasinghe, Vice President – Education and Research – SLIM, said, “Brand Excellence is not about being the biggest brand—it is about being the best-performing brand in its chosen market. “Chamil Wickramasinghe, Chief Executive Officer, SLIM, further stated, “Over the years, this flagship platform has recognised the vision, resilience and strategic thinking that contribute to strong brands and a dynamic marketing profession.”“The 2026 edition reflects the changing demands of the marketplace, with greater focus on brand agility, sustainable innovation and meaningful business impact. Through Brand Excellence, SLIM continues to provide marketers and organisations with a credible platform to demonstrate their capabilities, learn from industry benchmarks and contribute to the advancement of marketing in Sri Lanka.” Nuwan Thilakawardhane, Project Chairman – SLIM Brand Excellence 2026, said, “It is a profound honor to lead SLIM Brand Excellence in its 25th Silver Jubilee year. The 2026 edition provides brands with an opportunity to step forward, present the thinking behind their strategies, demonstrate the results they have achieved, and show how they have responded to the challenges and opportunities of today’s market.” Nandana A. Wickramage, Head of Jury - SLIM Brand Excellence 2026, Chairman - Ceylon Ecolife (Pvt) Ltd, Strategic Advisor to Multiple Corporates, said, “Every recognition will be earned through a rigorous and impartial evaluation process, reflecting genuine brand excellence.”“We seek to understand how brands identify meaningful consumer and market insights, translate those insights into clear and purposeful strategies, execute with excellence, and ultimately deliver sustainable and measurable results. As SLIM Brand Excellence celebrates its 25th successful year, this is a particularly significant milestone for the awards.”“The judging process will place particular emphasis on intent, insight, strategy, creativity, execution, and performance, examining not only what brands achieved, but also how and why they achieved it, and the value created for consumers, businesses, and society.”
