WCIC PRATHIBHABHISHEKA – Women Entrepreneur Awards 2026 invites applications - Business | Daily Mirror

Daily Mirror LK · 🇱🇰 public Sri Lanka · Aug 22, 2026 · 517 words · By Administrator

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From left: WCIC WEA 26 Co-Chairperson Wathsala Wickramanayake, WCIC WEA 26 Co-Chairperson Nilani Senevirathne, AIA Sri Lanka Director HR Thushari Perea, WCIC Chairperson Gayani De Alwis, WCIC First Vice Chairperson Ramani Ponnambalam and WCIC Second Vice…

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What happened

Why it matters

Building on the success of recent editions, the awards continue to celebrate women who have demonstrated business excellence, resilience, innovation and leadership while making meaningful contributions to Sri Lanka’s economic growth.

Common ground

Speaking at the launch, WCIC Chairperson Gayani De Alwis said, “WCIC Prathibhabhisheka has grown into the country’s foremost platform dedicated to recognising women entrepreneurs who continue to transform industries, create employment and strengthen the…

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.dailymirror.lk/business/WCIC-PRATHIBHABHISHEKA-Women-Entrepreneur-Aw…

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Loaded Language 80% confidence

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “WCIC First Vice Chairperson Ramani Ponnambalam and WCIC Second Vice Chairperson Thusitha Kumarakulasigham”

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Claim 2: “Applications are now open under the Start-up, Micro, Small, Medium and Large business categories.”

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Three independent web search results confirm the application categories as Start-up, Micro, Small, Medium, and Large.

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web search NEUTRAL — Applications are now open under the Start-up, Micro, Small, Medium and Large business categories. In addition to category awards, outstanding applicants will be considered for several prestigious spec…
https://lmd.lk/5th-edition-of-wcic-prathibhabhisheka-women-e…

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web search NEUTRAL — The categories for application are Start-Up, Micro, Small, Medium, and Large, with each having a specified annual revenue for the review period of 2024/2025. She noted that the event received over 80 …
https://www.ft.lk/motor/WCIC-launches-Prathibhabhisheka-Wome…

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web search NEUTRAL — We will be accepting applications under the categories – Start-Up, Micro, Small, Medium and Large. Each category will have a specified revenue for the year under review – 2024/2025. Gold, Silver and B…
https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/wcic-prathibhabhisheka-women…

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Claim 3: “A total of 47 awards were presented, including Overall Awards, Category Awards, Provincial Awards and Special Recognition Awards”

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The specific number of 47 awards and the breakdown of categories is only mentioned in the LMD source.

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web search NEUTRAL — A total of 47 awards were presented, including Overall Awards, Category Awards, Provincial Awards and Special Recognition Awards, reaffirming the program’s position as Sri Lanka’s national benchmark f…
https://lmd.lk/5th-edition-of-wcic-prathibhabhisheka-women-e…

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web search NEUTRAL — WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards 2024 Winner Dr. Dilesha Perera, shared her experience, stating that the initiative has provided significant recognition for many talented women entrepr…
https://www.ft.lk/motor/WCIC-launches-Prathibhabhisheka-Wome…

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web search NEUTRAL — Organised by WCIC, the awards honour women-led enterprises that demonstrate resilience, leadership, and measurable business impact.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dfcc-aloka-champions-women-en…

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Claim 4: “The previous edition attracted over 100 applications representing businesses of every scale, with participants from all nine provinces.”

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The specific detail about 'over 100 applications' and 'all nine provinces' is explicitly mentioned in the LMD source, but not corroborated by other independent sources provided.

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web search NEUTRAL — The previous edition attracted over 100 applications representing businesses of every scale, with participants from all nine provinces.
https://lmd.lk/5th-edition-of-wcic-prathibhabhisheka-women-e…

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web search NEUTRAL — WCIC announces the Women Entrepreneur Awards 2024, in Colombo on Sep 6. The application for the event can be downloaded from www.wcicsl.lk pic by Nishendra Silva.“Best of the Province” is awarded to t…
https://island.lk/wcicprathibhabhishekawomen-entrepreneurawa…

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Claim 5: “providing a platform for women entrepreneurs from the SAARC region to compete under the international category.”

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While the launch announcement mentions inviting entrepreneurs from the SAARC region, the specific detail about a dedicated 'international category' for SAARC is not explicitly corroborated across multiple sources in the provided evidence.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) has officially announced the launch of WCIC PRATHIBHABHISHEKA – Women Entrepreneur Awards 2026, inviting women entrepreneurs from across Sri Lanka.
https://www.dailymirror.lk/business/WCIC-PRATHIBHABHISHEKA-W…

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web search NEUTRAL — WCIC announces the Women Entrepreneur Awards 2024, in Colombo on Sep 6. The application for the event can be downloaded from www.wcicsl.lk pic by Nishendra Silva.
https://island.lk/wcicprathibhabhishekawomen-entrepreneurawa…

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web search NEUTRAL — Women Entrepreneur Award, A Flagship Event which is conducted annually by the WCIC with the intention of recognizing and rewarding the women entrepreneurs for their tenacity to scale and grow.
https://wcicsl.lk/

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Claim 6: “AIA Sri Lanka Director HR Thushari Perea”

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No evidence was found in the search results regarding Thushari Perea as Director of HR at AIA Sri Lanka.

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Claim 7: “WCIC Prathibhabhisheka is supported by AIA Insurance – Platinum Partner, DFCC Aloka – Diamond/Official Banking Partner, McLarens – Gold Partner, Hayleys PLC, Maliban, Unilever Arunella – Silver Partners and Imrpa Teas and Pidilite Bronze Partners.”

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The specific list of sponsors and their tiers (Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Bronze) for the current edition is detailed in the Daily Mirror source. Other sources mention some of these sponsors for previous years (2023), but the specific current list is only in one source.

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web search NEUTRAL — WCIC Prathibhabhisheka is supported by AIA Insurance – Platinum Partner, DFCC Aloka – Diamond/Official Banking Partner, McLarens – Gold Partner, Hayleys PLC, Maliban, Unilever Arunella – Silver Partne…
https://www.dailymirror.lk/business/WCIC-PRATHIBHABHISHEKA-W…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Platinum Sponsor of the WCIC Prathibhabhisheka – Women Entrepreneur Awards 2023 is AIA Insurance Lanka; the Diamond Sponsor is DFCC Aloka ( Banking Partner); Gold Sponsors include – McLarens Group…
https://island.lk/wcic-women-entrepreneur-awards-2023/

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web search NEUTRAL — Through DFCC Aloka, DFCC Bank continues to extend targeted financial support and value-added services to women-led enterprises, reinforcing its role in building an enabling environment for inclusive g…
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dfcc-aloka-champions-women-en…

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Claim 8: “WCIC Chairperson Gayani De Alwis”

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Multiple sources confirm Gayani de Alwis as the Chairperson of WCIC, including her re-election for the 2025/2026 term.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce conducted its 40th Annual General Meeting recently with Gayani de Alwis commencing her second term as Chairperson for the period 2025/2026, as per the cons…
https://www.ft.lk/hr/Gayani-de-Alwis-re-elected-Women-s-Cham…

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web search NEUTRAL — Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) Holds the 39th AGM.As part of the official proceedings, Ms. Gayani De Alwis was elected as the Chairperson for 2024-2025 and a new board appointed.
https://lmd.lk/wcic/

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web search NEUTRAL — The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce is governed by the Chairperson and the Board of Management, who are appointed according to the constitution.Gayani de Alwis. Nayana Karunaratne. Tusitha Ku…
https://wcicsl.lk/about-us/

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Claim 9: “WCIC WEA 26 Co-Chairperson Wathsala Wickramanayake, WCIC WEA 26 Co-Chairperson Nilani Senevirathne”

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No evidence was found in the search results regarding Wathsala Wickramanayake or Nilani Senevirathne as Co-Chairpersons.

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Claim 10: “The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) has officially announced the launch of WCIC PRATHIBHABHISHEKA – Women Entrepreneur Awards 2026”

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Multiple web search results confirm the launch of the WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards. While one source mentions 'Awards 2025' taking place in January 2026, another explicitly mentions 'Awards 2026'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) is the Chamber of Commerce for Karachi, Pakistan. They aim to improve Pakistan's business environment and economic well-being, especially in Karachi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karachi_Chamber_of_Commerce_&_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since its inception in 1950, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) has advocated and voiced the collective opinion, concern and aspiration of the private sector and offered he…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federation_of_Pakistan_Chamber…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) was established in 1984 and incorporated under the Companies Act VII of 1913 on 26 August 1984 as a Limited Company by Guarantee. Its registered off…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad_Chamber_of_Commerce_…

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Claim 11: “Interested applicants can download the application from www.wcicsl.lk”

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Multiple sources confirm that applications can be downloaded from www.wcicsl.lk.

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web search NEUTRAL — Unlock your potential as a woman entrepreneur with WCIC. Get mentorship, training, & networking opportunities. Thrive in a supportive environment. Join now!
https://wcicsl.lk/

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web search NEUTRAL — Interested applicants can download the application from www.wcicsl.lk in the language they prefer or request an application directly from the WCIC office. Completed applications, together with the req…
https://lmd.lk/5th-edition-of-wcic-prathibhabhisheka-women-e…

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web search NEUTRAL — Business. WCIC‘Prathibhabhisheka’Women EntrepreneurAwards – 2024. Published. 1 year ago.“The application for the event can be downloaded from www.wcicsl.lk, or requested from the WCIC office (it would…
https://island.lk/wcicprathibhabhishekawomen-entrepreneurawa…

info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.