American Premium Water, a pioneer and market leader in Sri Lanka’s bottled drinking water industry for 30 years, has earned regional recognition for its commitment to sustainability and purpose-driven communication.
The company’s World Water Day campaign, ‘Fill Her Glass’, won a Gold Dragon in the Cause, Environment or Sustainability category and a Black Dragon in the Small Budget category at the Dragons of Asia Awards in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The campaign was also named a finalist for the Red Dragon, which recognises the Best in Asia.
The achievement reflects American Premium Water’s belief that sustainability extends beyond environmental responsibility to encompass social progress, inclusion and equal opportunity.
Through ‘Fill Her Glass’, the company highlighted the often-overlooked challenges faced by women and girls in communities with limited access to water. The campaign explored how the burden of collecting water can affect education, livelihoods and overall quality of life.
At the heart of the campaign is the powerful thought, ‘She fills the world, but her glass is empty.’ This insight highlights that reliable access to water is about more than meeting a basic human need. It can also give women and girls more time, freedom and opportunities to pursue their ambitions and shape their futures.
Commenting on the achievement, American Premium Water CEO Fayaz Fazal said, “Having pioneered bottled drinking water in Sri Lanka and led the industry for 30 years, we recognise that our responsibility goes beyond providing access to quality drinking water. Sustainability also means understanding the wider impact water has on people, communities and opportunity. Through ‘Fill Her Glass’, we wanted to shine a light on the challenges faced by women and girls and encourage a more meaningful conversation about water access and equality.”
The recognition at the Dragons of Asia adds to a strong run of accolades for American Premium Water’s recent marketing and communications initiatives.
At the Dragons of Sri Lanka, the company secured four awards, including three Gold Dragons and one Black Dragon. It also received recognition at SLIM Digis 2.6 in the Cross Media Integration category.
SLID Successfully Concludes Inaugural Executive Masterclass by HR and Talent Governance Forum
The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) has reinforced its focus on the evolving Boardroom agenda with the successful conclusion of the first Executive Masterclass organised by its HR and Talent Governance Forum. Titled ‘Redefining Human Capital: Shaping the Future of Work’, the programme was held on September 18, 2026, at Cinnamon Grand Colombo.
The Masterclass followed the launch of SLID’s HR and Talent Governance Forum in July 2026. The Forum was established as a dedicated platform to advance Board-level dialogue and thought leadership on human capital, organisational culture, leadership, talent and the future workforce.
Bringing together Board Directors, CEOs, Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs), HR leaders and senior executives, the programme emphasised a key message: human capital is no longer solely an HR responsibility but a strategic priority for corporate Boards.
The programme featured two distinguished international speakers who shared global expertise and practical insights relevant to Sri Lankan businesses and Boardrooms.
Arpita Chakraborty, Senior Director – Talent Transformation Strategy at Mercer Consulting India and Sri Lanka, addressed Human Capital Governance, Succession Depth and Performance Culture. Her session explored the increasingly strategic role of Boards in overseeing leadership pipelines, succession planning, organisational culture and workforce sustainability.
Nishith Upadhyaya, Executive Director of SHRM India, examined Culture, Capability, People Risk, HR Analytics and Responsible AI. His presentation offered insights into the changing nature of work, emerging leadership capabilities and the growing importance of workforce intelligence in strategic decision-making.
A key highlight of the Masterclass was a panel discussion titled ‘The Boardroom Agenda for Human Capital, Culture, Future Workforce and Responsible AI’. The discussion featured Senior Professor Ajantha Dharmasiri, a renowned management academic, Independent Non-Executive Director and thought leader in human capital management, alongside Attorney-at-Law Dilshani Wijayawardhana.
The panel explored practical perspectives on leadership, organisational culture, workforce readiness, ethics and the evolving responsibilities of modern Boards, highlighting the importance of integrating human capital considerations into corporate strategy and governance.
American Premium Water’s ‘Fill Her Glass’ Campaign Wins Gold at Dragons of Asia
