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Awards

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

Awards - Doctor of Science - 2019

Doctor of Science - 2019

Dilmah Tea Founder Merrill J. Fernando has been capped as a Doctor of Science by Massey University in New Zealand

Awards - Deshamanaya - 2019

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

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

WACS Lifetime Achievement - 2018

Dilmah Tea Founder honoured by World Association of Chefs’ Societies with Lifetime Achievement Award.

Passionate list of Sri Lankans - 2017

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 - 2017

Lifetime Service Award for Dilmah Founder, Merrill J. Fernando at National Tea Awards 2017.

FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism - 2016

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

Honoured Citizen - 2016

Merrill J. Fernando felicitated as ‘Honoured Citizen’ by Colombo Municipal Council.

Global Businessman - 2016

Global Businessman - 2016

Merrill J Fernando named Global Businessman at the Sri Lankan of the year Awards.

Oslo Business for Peace - 2015

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

Product of the Year: Australia - 2021

Dilmah’s Inspirations wins the Australian consumer award for Product of the Year 2021.

BCCS - 2020

BCCS - 2020

Dilmah Bags Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 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

Forbes - 2020

Dilmah has been listed in Forbes’ “Best Under A Billion 2020” in the Asia-Pacific region.

Most Trusted Brand - 2020

Most Trusted Brand - 2020

Dilmah awarded ‘Most Trusted Brand’ Australia.

Most Trusted Brand - 2020

Most Trusted Brand - 2020

Dilmah awarded ‘Most Trusted Brand’ New Zealand.

Product of the Year: Australia - 2019

Product of the Year: Australia - 2019

Dilmah’s Natural Infusions wins the Australian consumer award for Product of the Year 2020.

 

MEPA Award - 2019

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

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

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 - 2017

Interbrand recognizes Dilmah as one of the best-performing brands in 2017.

SOT WACS - 2016

SOT WACS - 2016

Dilmah’s School of Tea receives World Chefs certification.

Peoples Awards - 2007

Peoples Awards - 2007

Dilmah wins People’s Export Brand of the year at the SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards.

Superbrand - 2007

Superbrand - 2007

Dilmah Awarded Superbrand.

Brand with a Conscience - 2005

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.