60 pts — Common criteria (all categories)
All dates are in Sri Lanka time (IST, UTC+5:30). The submission portal locks automatically at the deadline — no extensions are granted.
Eligibility window: Projects initiated and/or completed between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 are eligible for CA26.
The online portal opens for CA26 applications.
14 August 2026 at midnight IST — no extensions. All drafts must be submitted before the portal locks.
External panel scores every eligible submission against published criteria.
Shortlisted finalists are invited to present before the judging panel.
Winners announced at the annual Chairman's Awards 2026 Awards ceremony.
Everything you need to know before applying. More details are provided in the full guidelines.
All permanent employees at Executive level and above across the Hayleys Group are eligible to apply.
Each project can be submitted under one category only. Choose the category whose judging criteria best match your evidence.
Your GMC member (Sector Head) must consent to your application. You'll need to upload proof — a screenshot or PDF of their confirmation email is sufficient.
Yes, you can edit a submitted application at any time before the submission deadline. Once the deadline passes, submissions are locked.
An independent external panel scores every eligible entry against published criteria. Your final score is the average of all judges' totals. Winners are announced at the awards night.
Yes — previously nominated projects may re-enter if there have been significant developments since the last nomination. You'll be asked to state the year and describe what's changed.
You may attach up to 5 files (PDF, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, or image), each up to 10 MB. You may also include an optional video link (Google Drive or YouTube, unlisted).
