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Vindya Perera, Young Woman Entrepreneur of the Year

Vindya Perera, Managing Directress at Brilliant Cuts (Pvt) Ltd with the award
Vindya Perera, Managing Directress at Brilliant Cuts (Pvt) Ltd with the award

Vindya Perera, Managing Directress at Brilliant Cuts (Pvt) Ltd, a leader in the Lankan gem and jewellery industry, won the Young Woman Entrepreneur of the Year award at the recently held ‘WCIC Prathibhabhisheka - The Women Entrepreneur Awards 2022’ organized by the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC).

Perera received the award at the event held under the patronage of President Ranil Wickramasinghe and first lady Prof. Maithree Wickramasinghe in Colombo.

A certified gemmologist at the National Gem and Jewellery Authority Sri Lanka, Vindya has emerged in recent times as a force to be reckoned with in the industry and attempts to be a role model to inspire aspiring female entrepreneurs. She has won a number of local and international awards for her tireless and innovative work.

“As a successful female entrepreneur, I want to inspire other women to venture into business. I want young women to rise to the top in their fields. Winning the award for Young Woman Entrepreneur of the Year is very special for me,” she said. The continuous success of Brilliant Cuts, which creates high quality products to showcase the wonders of Sri Lankan gems, has brought hope as well as opportunities for young and talented lapidarists who are hungry for recognition.”

Brilliant Cuts operates with the guidance of my mother and daughter duo, Malani Polgampola (Directress of Brilliant Cuts) and Vindya Perera.

WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Awards honour women entrepreneurs for their tenacity to scale and grow and for their contribution and impact on the economy and the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) is the premier organization supporting entrepreneurs and professional businesswomen in the country.

 

 


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