MAS named Exporter of the Year at 26th Annual Presidential Export Awards

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  • Total of 7 awards including Exporter of the Year, Net Foreign Exchange Earner of the Year
  • Recognised for contributions to sustainable exports, product and market diversification

Global apparel-tech conglomerate MAS Holdings has once again secured multiple top awards including the coveted Exporter of the Year, at the 26th Presidential Export Awards for 2023/24.

The prestigious ceremony, held under the patronage of His Excellency, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, took place on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the BMICH in Colombo.
 



 

MAS distinguished itself among the honorees by claiming both overall and sectoral awards that reinforced the company’s contributions to Sri Lanka’s export economy. Among the overall awards received were the top award of the day, Exporter of the Year, along with Net Foreign Exchange Earner of the Year, Best Exporter in Product Diversification, Contributor to Sustainable Development in Exports, Contributor from the Regions to the Export Supply Chain, and Best Performing Exporter in Emerging Markets. Additionally, MAS won the Sectoral Award for Best Exporter – Apparel – Large Category.

“Our achievement today is powered by the dedication and hard work of our 70,000 team members in Sri Lanka, whose passion and resilience carries our organization forward. From the production floor to our design hubs, their unwavering commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence embody the very best of Sri Lanka’s manufacturing capabilities. We are honoured to contribute to our nation’s economy and uphold its reputation as a premier hub for ethical, world class manufacturing.” MAS Holdings CEO, Suren Fernando said.

The Presidential Export Awards, held by the Export Development Board (EDB), represents Sri Lanka’s highest level of recognition for export excellence. It is designed to celebrate and showcase exporters who have significantly contributed to the country’s export sector and economic advancement.

Business units of MAS most recently won the Exporter of the Year Award for the financial years 2022/23 and 2021/22.
 



 

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