Employee News
Health Conference 2016
Sampath Bank organized its first ever Health Conference under the theme “Unleash the Vigour in You” with a view to promote Health and Wellbeing among the team members of the Bank.
The event was conducted successfully with the participation of over 250 team members.
Sampath Tharu 2016
“Sampath Tharu” the talent, show of team Sampath was successfully held on 23rd July 2016 at “Nelum Pokuna” performing Arts Theater with dazzling performance of our own team members.
Sampath Bhakthi Geetha Recital 2016
Annual “Sampath Bhakthi Geetha Recital” organized by Sampath Bank Buddhist Association was held successfully in Mahiyanganaya on 19th June 2016 with the participation of members of team Sampath, well-wishers and community in the area. Bank’s Bhakthi Geetha Choir and orchestra performed at the event.
Sampath Bank Sil Program
Annual ‘Sil Programme’ organized by Sampath Bank Buddhist Association was held at the Head Office for the 3rd consecutive year on 19th June 2016 with the participation of team members and their families .
Sampath Service Awards – 2016
Sampath Bank organized “Sampath Service Awards – 2016” to felicitate 56 members of team Sampath who have completed 25 years of service in the Bank.
Ceremony was held on 29th April 2016 at the Head Office Premises under the patronage of Mr. Aravinda Perera – Managing Director of Sampath Bank.
Pirith Ceremony - 2016
Sampath Bank’s annual all night Pirith Ceremony was held successfully on 18th March 2016 followed by a “Heel Dana” the following morning for 25 Buddhist monks to mark the 29th anniversary of the Bank.
Quiz Competition – 2016
Sampath Bank Inter Branch/Department quiz competition was held recently with an overwhelming participation of more than 1000 contestants and 200 Teams representing the bank’s branches and departments. “Sampath Bank Quiz Competition” is a much sought after annual event organized by Sampath Bank Sports Club.
Rewards for Children - 2015
“Rewards for Children”, is a special recognition scheme designed to recognize children of the bank’s very own team who have excelled in year 05 scholarship examination, Advanced Level (University Entrants) and Sports at National level, etc.
This year’s award ceremony was held on 03rd November 2015 for the 03rd consecutive year, at Sampath Bank Head Office. Mr. Aravinda Perera (Managing Director) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and 36 children were awarded.
Inter Region/Inter Dept. Six-A-Side Cricket and Mixed Netball Tournament - 2015
Final rounds of “Inter Region/Inter Dept. Six-A-Side Cricket and Mixed Netball Tournament - 2015" was successfully held on Sunday, 22nd November 2015 at Bloomfield Grounds with the participation of 29 Cricket Teams and 10 Mixed Netball Teams.
Sampath Night 2015
Sampath Bank’s annual Dinner Dance “ Sampath Night” was held at Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Hall, BMICH on 07th November 2015 with an overwhelming participation of the members of Sampath team.
32nd Mercantile Athletic Championship 2015
Sampath Bank Athletic Team became the Runners Up at the 32nd Mercantile Athletic Championship 2015 held on 22nd and 23rd August 2015 at Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama.
“Green Day 2015"
“Green Day 2015” organized by Sampath Bank Nature Protection Club (SNaPC) was held successfully on 23rd June 2015 at Main Auditorium – Sampath Centre. One of the major highlights of the event was the Awards Ceremony of the Outstanding Eco Competition 2014. Further, SNaPC has launched two projects with University of Ruhuna, on coral restoration at Polhena and Ministry of Education to launch a competition among School Children to promote green inventions.
The Club (SNaPC) conducts environment protection and conservation activities under the patronage of Bank’s CSR committee.
“Sampath Daru Daskam – 2015"
“Sampath Daru Daskam – 2015“ which was organized by Sampath Bank Welfare Society has successfully held on 30th May 2015 at Sampath Centre with an overwhelming participation of team members and their children. This is another event in the Sampath Event Calendar which is especially designed to recognize and reward talents of children of Team Sampath.
Sampath Bank Athletic Championship 2015
The largest Sports event in Sampath Bank event calendar, “Sampath Bank Athletic Championship” held on 14th June 2015 for the 3rd consecutive time, with the participation of over 1,200 athletes of Sampath Family at Sugathadasa Indoor stadium
Sampath Service Awards – 2015
Sampath Bank organized “Sampath Service Awards – 2015” to felicitate 64 members of team Sampath who have completed 25 years of service with the Bank.
Ceremony was held on 20th April 2014 at the Head Office Premises under the patronage of Mr. Aravinda Perera – Managing Director of Sampath Bank.
Pirith Ceremony
An all-night Pirith Ceremony and Heel Dana was held on 27th and 28th March 2014 respectively at Sampath Bank head office premises to mark the 28th anniversary of Sampath Bank. The event was organized by the Buddhist Association.
Quiz Competition – 2015
Inter Branch/Department quiz competition was held recently with an overwhelming participation of more than 196 Teams representing the bank’s branches and departments. Sampath Bank Quiz competition is a much sought after annual event organized by Sampath Bank Sports Club.
Mr Tharaka Ranwala was awarded the Marketing Professional of the Year Award
Mr. Tharaka Ranwala , DGM – Marketing and Business Development was awarded the prestigious “ Marketing Professional of the Year” Award at the Global Brand Excellence Awards 2014 held in Singapore on 31st July 2014.
The Global Brand Excellence Awards is a platform for leaders from every sector and continent that brings top executives from the World’s biggest brands and most influential marketing organizations under one roof.
This award is given in consideration of the contribution of respective individual to the Industry throughout his/her career.
Mr Aravinda Perera was awarded the prestigious 'Platinum Honours - 2014'
Mr Aravinda Perera - Managing Director Sampath Bank PLC was awarded the prestigious 'Platinum Honours - 2014' Award by the Postgraduate Institute of Management Alumni (PIMA) of Sri Jayawardenapura University at a glittering event held on 23rd July 2014 at the Kingsbury Hotel. This award is presented to selected few individuals in recognition of their outstanding contribution to Private / Public sector and to the Society.
HR Excellence Awards 2014
Sampath Bank, Human Resources Management function has been recognized at National Level at the National HRM Conference 2014 held on 18th and 19th June at BMICH, Colombo.
Bank has been able to clinch the “Talent Management Award” which is presented to organizations based on overall excellence demonstrated in all spheres of HR. This is the second consecutive occasion that we were able to win this prestigious award.
