Solomon Ports Wins 'Business Contribution to the Community' Award at the 2024 BEA
Solomon Ports has been honored with the ‘Business Contribution to the Community Award’ during the Solomon Islands Business Excellence Awards (BEA), held on 16th November 2024 in Honiara. Hosted by the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce, the award celebrates organizations demonstrating an outstanding, company-wide commitment to positively impacting their local communities.
This marks only the second time Solomon Ports has participated in the BEA. The first was in 2019, when the organization won the ‘Large Business Award’. This year, Solomon Ports stood out among nine other nominees to claim the award, which had the highest number of entries in this year’s competition.
The Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Ports, Mr. Eranda Kotelawala, accepted the award, accompanied by his management and executive team.
Reflecting on this achievement, Mr. Kotelawala emphasized the significance of community engagement:
“This award symbolizes our commitment to the community. We feel a profound responsibility to support and uplift our communities because our roots are deeply intertwined with theirs. Resilient communities make resilient ports, especially in these challenging times marked by global pandemics and geopolitical uncertainties.”
In 2024, Solomon Ports continued its tradition of fostering meaningful partnerships with communities across the country. These initiatives aim to promote self-sufficiency and resilience, focusing on areas such as:
- Environmental sustainability
- Renewable energy
- Education
- Waste management
- Sports development
- Economic empowerment
Mr. Kotelawala acknowledged the collaborative efforts that contributed to this success:
“Solomon Ports is proud to be one of the largest contributors to community development in the Solomon Islands. This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication of our staff and the invaluable partnerships we have built with our communities.”
The award underscores Solomon Ports’ unwavering dedication to creating a positive and lasting impact on the communities it serves.
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