SriLankan Airlines once again demonstrated its high level of professionalism in human resource management and development when it won a Silver award in the Open/Private Sector category at HRM Awards 2014, held at Cinnamon Grand, recently.
Organised by the Association of Human Resource Professionals (HRP), the HRM Awards recognizes and rewards industry best practices in human resources, while aiming to provide a platform for public and private sector companies in Sri Lanka to evaluate the effectiveness of their HRM practices against internationally accepted guidelines.
Sharing his thoughts at the ceremony, SriLankan Airlines Head of Human Resources Pradeepa Kekulawala stated, “We are constantly seeking ways to evolve and innovate to implement the best HR practices within the organisation. Whilst taking pride from our achievement, we need to invest ourselves in formulating the best HRM practices, which we could adopt and practice and surpass industry benchmarks to become a trend setter in the field of HR management.” 
SriLankan Airlines was amongst an elite set of companies from the corporate sector which shared the spotlight at the event as the ceremony recognised the best HR management practitioners in the island. The leading companies of the island were audited and appraised by an independent panel of judges that comprised of prominent local and international HR professionals. The ceremony was graced by leading HR professionals in the corporate sector with Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Arjuna Ranatunga as the chief guest. 
SriLankan Airlines Human Resources Department won a Silver award in the Government-Owned Business category in the 2012 edition of the HRM Awards. The airline was also awarded the prestigious ‘Best HR Strategy In Line With Business Strategy’ award at the fifth edition of Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards, held at Pan Pacific Hotel, Marina Square in Singapore, last year.