Annually, the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka recognizes exporters who make a significant contribution to the economy by rewarding them for their achievements in the local and international market place.

The NCE Awards focus on three main categories, exporters of various products, service providers to exporters (including suppliers of raw materials, components, intermediate products) and other inputs to exporters. Therefore, those who are 'indirect exporters', and other service providers such as freight forwarders, couriers, bankers and exporters of business and professional services are included.

Awards will be presented in the form of Gold, Silver and Bronze trophies, to the winners in the various sectors under the Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large categories.

Awards will also be presented to the most Value Added Exporter, the Best Brand Exporter, the Best SME Exporter, the Best Woman Exporter, the Best Exporter to Emerging Markets and three awards (Gold, Silver, and Bronze trophies) to the best three innovative exporters.

The 'Most Outstanding Exporter' award will be presented to the best overall exporter among all sectors and categories.  The NCE also launched a re-designed trophy.

This year over 750 people, comprising the business community, state officials and diplomats are expected to take part.