Recognising Excellence: The Women MSME Awards 2025

The Women MSME Awards 2025 marked a significant milestone for Women in Management (WIM), celebrating 15 years of dedicated work empowering women entrepreneurs across Sri Lanka.

Hosted on 7 October 2025 at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, the event brought together women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across all nine Sri Lankan provinces.

More than 100 nominations were received, and 40 winners were selected based on criteria such as sustainability, innovation, scalability and community impact.

Through this platform, WIM reinforces its mission to deepen women’s participation in business, create inclusive economic opportunities, and support leadership in entrepreneurship.

Spotlight on Heshani Kaumadi & InTalent Asia

Heshani Kaumadi is the Founder & CEO of InTalent Asia, a leading talent acquisition and HR services company headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with an expanding regional footprint.

Her journey began early — even as a student she knew she wanted to build a career in human resource management. Through postgraduate study, resilience, and a keen focus on priorities, she carved out her own path to success.

Under her leadership, InTalent Asia has grown from a one-person startup to a significant player in HR and recruitment solutions, serving clients across multiple sectors and geographies.

Previously, she had been recognised as ‘HR Business Leader of the Year 2022’ at the CEO Awards.

Why This Award Matters

Recognition of HR Excellence & Recruitment Leadership

Being awarded for “Excellence in Human Resources & Recruitment Solutions” underscores the strategic role HR and talent acquisition play in organisational success. It affirms how InTalent Asia, under Heshani’s leadership, is providing solutions that are not just transactional but truly transformational in nature.

Elevating Women-Led Enterprise in Sri Lanka

This recognition within the Women MSME Awards framework highlights the value of women’s leadership in driving business growth, innovation, and human capital strategy within Sri Lanka’s economy.

Inspiration and Motivation

For our team and stakeholders, this award is a reminder of the heights we can reach when vision, perseverance, and excellence combine.
It also builds external credibility — attracting new clients, talent, and partnerships aligned to our ethos.

What’s Next: Leveraging This Momentum

Strengthen Our Employer Brand:
Use this recognition to enhance our positioning as an employer of choice, both for clients and talent.

Deepen Client Impact:
Amplify our HR and recruitment solutions around innovation, diversity & inclusion, and digital readiness — aligning with national and global HR trends.

Internal Celebration & Culture Building:
This award belongs to every member of our team. Use this moment to reinforce our culture of excellence, collaboration, and ownership.

External Storytelling:
Share this milestone across our website, social media, and press — showcasing how leadership not only leads a company but drives change in the HR sector.

Future-Focused Growth:
Let this award mark a chapter pivoting from strong foundations to scalable growth — through regional expansion, new services, partnerships, and new markets.

In Her Own Words

“I am beyond thankful to have been recognised … this honour is attributed to all their efforts as well.”
— Heshani Kaumadi, on the HR Business Leader of the Year award.

Her emphasis on setting priorities, staying focused, and building stakeholder relationships rings true for organisations of all sizes.

Closing Message

To Heshani — congratulations on this outstanding recognition.
To our clients, partners, and team — thank you for believing in the journey so far.

Let this award be more than a trophy; let it be a launchpad for what we will achieve together next.
Here’s to aiming higher, working smarter, and making tomorrow even greater.

From vision to victory!