RANK 2

SECTOR WINNER

Listed (2)
Plantations (1)

NUMBER OF AWARDS | 93

Q: In your opinion, how relevant are awards and accolades for businesses today, considering the increasing competition from local and international players?

A: Businesses today are driven by fierce competition to stay ahead of the game, attract more customers and seize opportunities amidst ever evolving industry changes including market dynamics.

Awards provide a competitive advantage by distinguishing your organisation from the rest. It is evident that the competition is tight with businesses striving to outperform one another. However, the companies that perform well are the ones that win the race.

Accolades serve as an acknowledgement of exceptional achievements and progress. The intense competition has encouraged companies to celebrate their award wins in bigger and better ways, as a means of manifesting their success.

Q: Awards reward good performance… and what other benefits do they offer recipients?

A: For any business, irrespective of size or type, awards enhance brand visibility in today’s competitive corporate world. Awards and accolades play a key role in building a reputation and adding value to any organisation, providing an instant boost to credibility, which leads to new opportunities.

The strategic advantage is that they help attract investors, stakeholders, business partners and collaborations. Awards also showcase an organisation’s industry leadership and commitment to continuous improvement and innovations. They serve as an endorsement of an organisation’s excellence, which significantly contributes to its growth trajectory.

Q: How should award schemes be designed to inspire and influence companies towards achieving holistic growth?

A: It is important for award schemes to broaden their criteria and focus on adding value to organisations’ growth while encouraging future participation. The awards programmes should be designed to benefit companies by creating an impact and driving innovation.

Offering opportunities to showcase a company’s full potential including highlighting diversity and inclusion are also vital for awards schemes moving forward.

As a leading plantation company committed to sustainability, Talawakelle Tea Estates advocates for a stronger emphasis on sustainability in industry awards. Today’s focus is on social responsibility and forward-thinking business practices. Therefore, it is important to recognise companies that are making a real impact.

Q: What do awards mean for a company’s employees in general?

A: Awards serve as a testament to hard work and dedication. These accolades validate a team’s efforts and motivate them to progress collaboratively as a team. Employees feel valued and appreciated when their accomplishments are acknowledged and recognised through awards programmes.

A company’s success is always a collective effort and each employee plays a role in its achievements. The success of an organisation relies on its employees. And as a result, acknowledging their efforts is crucial for the smooth functioning of any company.

Q: How can awards and accolades consolidate a company’s reputation as a trustworthy brand?

A: Reputation is crucial for companies in this digital driven era as all eyes are on you. Awards enhance a company’s reputation, positioning it as an industry leader and helping to mitigate potential risks.

The power of winning awards lies in their ability to build customer loyalty and credibility, ultimately leading to business success – proof that a company is worth trusting and engaging with. The prestige gained through awards has a significant impact on overall growth and success.

At Talawakelle Tea Estates, we have consistently maintained high performance standards; and today, we proudly claim the title of The Most Awarded Plantation Company – living proof of our efforts. We have further solidified our position in the industry and it is now a matter of marching ahead.

The reputation we have built around our organisation bodes well for the industry as a whole. We are a people-centric organisation, continuously investing in community development and sustainability endeavours.

Our commitment extends beyond business operations – we strive for the betterment of the industry while caring deeply for our people and the planet.

 

Telephone 2627754 | Email tpl.tea@ttel.hayleys.com | Website www.talawakelleteas.com