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Hemas Pharmaceuticals, together with Hemas Surgicals & Diagnostics, has achieved another remarkable milestone in its journey of people excellence. The company’s Human Resources Department has been recognised as Runner-Up in the Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Related Services Sector at The Great HR Awards 2025, an esteemed national platform that celebrates Sri Lanka’s most transformative and future-ready HR teams.
The Great HR Awards stands as one of Sri Lanka’s premier recognitions for outstanding HR leadership. Each year, the event honours organisations that champion progressive HR practices, build strong workplace cultures, and drive impactful people strategies that contribute to organisational growth and employee wellbeing.
Being acknowledged on this platform signifies an organisation’s unwavering commitment to cultivating environments where employees are empowered to thrive, develop, and contribute meaningfully to business success.

This year’s recognition underscores the dedication and passion of the Hemas HR team in upholding a people-first culture. From fostering continuous learning and development, to prioritizing employee wellbeing, to promoting inclusive and future-focused talent practices, the HR function at Hemas continues to play a transformative role in shaping a culture built on trust, empowerment, and innovation.
This achievement reaffirms Hemas’ long-standing philosophy that its people remain at the heart of all it does.
Hemas Pharmaceuticals and Hemas Surgical & Diagnostics have been honoured as Runner-Up in the “Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Related Services” sector at the The Great HR Award 2025. The ceremony took place on 25 November 2025. The Awards were organized by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM Sri Lanka), in collaboration with Mercer.
This accolade recognizes Hemas Pharma’s steadfast commitment to promoting healthful living and advancing healthcare standards across Sri Lanka through innovative Human-Resources Practices, operational excellence, and a deep dedication to community well-being. Their people-centred approach emphasizes HR leadership with purpose, contributing meaningfully to national health and wellness goals, while setting new benchmarks for HR excellence within the healthcare sector.

As Hemas continues its purpose of Making Healthful Living Happen, this national recognition reinforces the organisation’s dedication to elevating its people agenda and strengthening workplace excellence across all its sectors.
With a forward-looking HR strategy and a deep passion for nurturing talent, Hemas Pharmaceuticals, Hemas Surgicals & Diagnostics remain steadfast in creating workplaces that uplift, inspire, and empower employees to thrive — today and into the future.