In a powerful demonstration of its values-driven culture and people-first philosophy, Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) hosted its prestigious annual staff awards ceremony, ‘Achievers’ Night 2025’, on 10th May, 2025 at the Imperial Monarch, Colombo, celebrating the exceptional contributions of its employees from across the island.
The event brought together over 600 team members, including senior leadership and distinguished guests such as the Chairman and the Board of Directors, Mrs. Neetha Ariyaratne and Honorary President of Lanka Jathika Sarvodaya Shramadana Sangammaya Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne. The evening served as both a celebration of excellence and a bring about the fastest growing finance company in Sri Lanka.
Awards were presented across key performance categories, including Best Business Development Officer, Best Branch Manager and Best Region Manager, Best Recovery Officer, Best Regional Recovery Officer, Best Deposit Mobilizer, Best Gold Loan Officer etc… Select top performers were further rewarded with foreign exposure tours, underscoring SDF’s investment in staff development and leadership capacity building.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Nilantha Jayanetti, Chief Executive Officer of Sarvodaya Development Finance, stated:
“Achievers’ Night is more than a celebration—it is a reflection of the dedication, passion, and impact our team creates every day. In an industry rapidly transforming through digital disruption and consolidation, we remain grounded in a singular truth: people drive purpose. Our team’s unwavering commitment is what allows us to serve rural Sri Lanka with dignity, relevance, and resilience.”
The awards night follows a period of significant momentum for the organization. SDF recently achieved full membership in the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV)—a global network of financial institutions championing transparency, sustainability, and social equity. The company also posted a strong financial performance in FY 2024/25, demonstrating the viability of a model that merges commercial success with community impact.
Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC, continues to pioneer a people-centric model of development finance—prioritizing access, trust, and long-term empowerment. ‘Achievers’ Night 2025’ stood as a testament to the caliber of its workforce and the values that shape its strategy.
