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Women in Management Hosts 15th Professional and Career Women Global Awards 2025

The 15th edition of the Professional and Career Women Global Awards 2025, organized by Women in Management (WIM), was held in grand style on the 9th of October at 5:30 p.m. at Shangri-La Colombo. The prestigious event celebrated exceptional women who have made remarkable contributions in their professions and communities, recognizing their leadership, innovation, and resilience on both local and global platforms.

Commemorating its 15th anniversary, the ceremony embraced the theme “15 Years, 1200 Stories, One Global Movement”, reflecting WIM’s longstanding commitment to empowering and inspiring women across diverse industries. The evening gathered distinguished professionals, entrepreneurs, and partners who continue to advocate for gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Event: 15th Professional and Career Women Global Awards 2025
Date: 9th October 2025
Venue: Shangri-La Colombo
Organizer: Women in Management (WIM)

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Rishini Weeraratne

Editor, The Sun (Sri Lanka) Rishini Weeraratne is a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s media industry, with an impressive portfolio spanning journalism, digital media, and content strategy. As the Editor of The Sun (Sri Lanka) and The Weekend Online at the Daily Mirror, she plays a pivotal role in shaping thought-provoking and engaging content. In her capacity as Head of Social Media at Wijeya Newspapers Limited, she oversees the social media strategy for leading platforms, including Daily Mirror Online, Lankadeepa Online, Tamil Mirror Online, HI!! Online, Daily FT Online, Times Online, WNow English, and WNow Sinhala. Beyond her editorial work, Rishini is the author of ‘She Can,’ a widely followed weekly column celebrating the stories of empowered women in Sri Lanka and beyond. Her writing extends to fashion, events, lifestyle, world entertainment news, and trending global topics, reflecting her versatile approach to journalism. Recognized for her contributions to digital media, Rishini was honoured with the Top50 Professional and Career Women’s Global Award in 2023 for Leadership in Digital Media in Sri Lanka by Women in Management, IFC (a subsidiary of the World Bank) and Australia Aid, and the 2025 Sri Lanka Vanitha-Abhimana Award for the Corporate and Professional Sector. Under her guidance, her team has achieved significant accolades, including Social Media House of the Year (2020, New Generation Awards), Youth Corporate Award (2021, New Generation Awards) and the Silver Award from YouTube for both Daily Mirror Online and Lankadeepa Online. Currently, Rishini divides her time between London and Colombo, continuing to drive innovation in media while championing powerful storytelling across multiple platforms.

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