Satynmag Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2025 – Empowering the Women on your Team

Since 2021, the Satynmag Women Friendly Workplace Awards have emerged as one of Sri Lanka’s most impactful platforms honouring gender equity in the workplace.

As we head into the 2025 edition, we extend an invitation to visionary companies across all sectors to take part and showcase their commitment to building inclusive, empowering, and forward-thinking work environments for women.

These awards aren’t just about recognition—they’re about creating a national standard, exchanging ideas, and celebrating real progress. With a growing number of organizations committing to women-centric policies and practices, your company could be the next to join this movement for meaningful change.

A Legacy of Recognition and Transformation

Launched by Satynmag.com, Sri Lanka’s leading digital platform for women, the awards aim to recognize and reward companies that have actively fostered women-friendly workplace policies—from recruitment and career advancement to mental health support, flexible work structures, and inclusive leadership.

Each year, the awards have grown in prestige and reach, inspiring businesses of all sizes—from multinationals to SMEs—to participate and improve their practices.

Highlights from Previous Years: Who’s Been Leading the Way?

Here are just a few standout participants who were celebrated for their innovation, inclusion, and courage:

• Union Assurance PLC was recognized for its “GROW” initiative—focused on Growth, Recognition, Opportunity, and Well-being for female staff. “The Women Friendly Workplace Awards validated our belief in a workplace where every woman can thrive,” a senior HR leader at Union Assurance shared.
• Nestlé Lanka earned acclaim through its “She Grows” program, which supports women across all tiers of employment. “We see the awards not as a destination but a journey—one where we learn, implement, and grow together,” said a Nestlé representative.
• DIMO PLC (Diesel & Motor Engineering) was honored for championing female talent in the automobile services sector, a traditionally male-dominated field. Their initiatives include mentoring young female engineers and ensuring a safe, growth-oriented environment.

Other participants included MAS Holdings, Hemas Holdings, and John Keells Group, each of whom demonstrated innovation in returnship programs, career reintegration for mothers, STEM mentorships, and more.

Areas of Impact: What the Awards Recognize

The judging panel—comprising top HR professionals, academics, and gender equality advocates—considers several core pillars:

✅ Flexible Work Structures

Especially relevant post-COVID, companies that offer hybrid or remote work, job sharing, and tailored return-to-work programs are given strong consideration.

✅ Women in Leadership

Firms with deliberate efforts to increase the number of women in senior and decision-making roles receive special recognition.

✅ Support for Working Mothers

On-site childcare facilities, parental leave equality, and psychological support are powerful indicators of a truly women-friendly culture.

✅ Career Development

Mentoring, leadership training, and scholarships for upskilling are all viewed as critical efforts to empower women at every level.

✅ Safety and Well-being

Policies that protect against harassment and ensure physical and psychological safety form the foundation of a secure workplace.

Why Join the 2025 Women Friendly Workplace Awards?

Beyond the accolade, your participation sends a message—to your employees, peers, and the public—that your company is committed to progress, people, and purpose.

✅ Benchmark Against the Best

Use the awards process as a way to assess your internal policies and compare them against some of Sri Lanka’s top employers.

✅ Boost Brand Equity

Winning or even participating enhances your corporate image and strengthens employer branding, especially among female job seekers.

✅ Inspire Internal Culture

Being part of a national platform creates positive energy within your teams and encourages internal improvements.

✅ Attract Top Talent

Progressive workplaces appeal to the best talent. Showcase your values and gain recognition in the public eye.

Hear It from the Judges

Prof. Arosha Adikaram, Chair Professor of Human Resources Management at the University of Colombo, who headed the 2023 – 2024 Panel of Judges on the Awards

“The Awards go beyond tokenism. They identify real, impactful change. Companies that support equity, inclusion, and safety for women are better equipped for long-term success.”

Ken Vijayakumar – Member of the Panel of Judges –

“This platform has truly shifted how gender equality is viewed in the Sri Lankan workplace. Each year, we see more depth, more courage, and more determination.”

Joining the Women Friendly Workplace Awards is easy and rewarding:

How to Apply for 2025

1. Download the application from Satynmag.com
2. Submit documentation on your workplace policies, initiatives, and results
3. Be evaluated by a distinguished panel of experts
4. Join the network of change-making employers shaping the future of work

Your Company. Your Culture. Your Commitment.

The 2025 Satynmag AICPA&CIMA Women Friendly Workplace Awards are more than just another recognition—they’re a call to action. A challenge to every organization in Sri Lanka to build better, fairer, and more inclusive workspaces.

Will your company rise to meet it?