Sri Lankan entrepreneur nominated for two awards at Australian Small Business Champions 2025
The Australian Small Business Champions Award 2025 will take place in Sydney this March, marking its 26th edition. This national awards program recognizes small business owners from across Australia, with applications submitted from every state and territory.
Sri Lankan entrepreneur Lalanta de Silva and his company, Groovy Graphics and Signs, have been nominated in two categories: Business Services and Retail Sole Operator. More than 5,500 small business owners applied for the awards this year, leading the organizing committee to extend the application deadline by two weeks due to high demand.
Lalanta de Silva, a graphic designer and sign writer, established Groovy Graphics and Signs in 2000. His company has been involved in the Australian signage industry for nearly 25 years. Last year, he received recognition for his contributions to the field.
The Australian Small Business Champions Award is the only national awards program dedicated to recognizing and supporting small business owners across all Australian states. Since its launch in 1999, it has been held annually. The 2025 awards ceremony will take place in March.