MJF GroupAwards HomeMJF GroupAwards Dilmah Tea is known to be the best Ceylon tea brand which brings you the goodness of the country’s incredible tea culture in a cup. The quality certifications and awards that the company has won throughout the years will help you understand why Dilmah is considered to be one of the best luxury tea brands in the world. For Founder Doctor of Science - 2019 Dilmah Tea Founder Merrill J. Fernando has been capped as a Doctor of Science by Massey University in New Zealand Deshamanaya - 2019 Dilmah Founder, Merrill J. Fernando was bestowed with the “Deshamanaya” title at the National Honours Ceremony presided by President Maithripala Sirisena. Most Admired Leader - 2018 Dilmah Founder Merrill J. Fernando honoured by the International Chamber of Commerce as one of the 3 Most Admired Leaders in Sri Lanka. WACS Lifetime Achievement - 2018 Dilmah Tea Founder honoured by World Association of Chefs’ Societies with Lifetime Achievement Award. Passionate list of Sri Lankans - 2017 Dilmah Founder, Merrill J. Fernando recognized by Business Today in the ‘Passionate 2017’ list of Sri Lankans. Lifetime Service award - 2017 Lifetime Service Award for Dilmah Founder, Merrill J. Fernando at National Tea Awards 2017. FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism - 2016 Merrill J. Fernando honoured with FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism for improving the lives of underprivileged children and deprived communities. Dilmah Founder receives the Award from Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Chancellor of the Exchequer. Honoured Citizen - 2016 Merrill J. Fernando felicitated as ‘Honoured Citizen’ by Colombo Municipal Council. Global Businessman - 2016 Merrill J Fernando named Global Businessman at the Sri Lankan of the year Awards. Oslo Business for Peace - 2015 Dilmah Founder Merrill J. Fernando honoured with Oslo Business for Peace Award. For Brand Product of the Year: Australia - 2021 Dilmah’s Inspirations wins the Australian consumer award for Product of the Year 2021. BCCS - 2020 Dilmah Bags Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2020. Dilmah Bags Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2020 Dilmah Elixir ranked in Great Taste Awards, UK. Forbes - 2020 Dilmah has been listed in Forbes’ “Best Under A Billion 2020” in the Asia-Pacific region. Most Trusted Brand - 2020 Dilmah awarded ‘Most Trusted Brand’ Australia. Most Trusted Brand - 2020 Dilmah awarded ‘Most Trusted Brand’ New Zealand. Product of the Year: Australia - 2019 Dilmah’s Natural Infusions wins the Australian consumer award for Product of the Year 2020. MEPA Award - 2019 Marine Environmental protection Authority (MEPA) of Sri Lanka recognised Dilmah’s dedication to Marine Conservation and Coastal Area protection with an award to Dilmah Founder, Merrill J Fernando. Most Admired Company - 2018 The Most Admired Company Awards” by The International Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (ICCSL), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Daily Financial Times. Most Globally Outreached Brand in Sri Lanka - 2018 Dilmah was presented the “Most Globally Outreached Brand in Sri Lanka” at the Presidential Export Award, presented by H.E. Maithripala Sirisena, the MoDSIT and the EDB. Interbrand - 2017 Interbrand recognizes Dilmah as one of the best-performing brands in 2017. SOT WACS - 2016 Dilmah’s School of Tea receives World Chefs certification. Peoples Awards - 2007 Dilmah wins People’s Export Brand of the year at the SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards. Superbrand - 2007 Dilmah Awarded Superbrand. Brand with a Conscience - 2005 Dilmah receives Brand with a Conscience recognition from Medinge Group Dilmah receives Presidential Merit Award for its contribution to the preservation of the environment.
