Web sites that advertise products and services either for third parties or its own products without e-commerce features. Sales, classified advertising and deal coupons information. Web designing and digital marketing companies included.

Commercial organisations (Ltd cos, partnerships or sole proprietorships) with annual turnover less than Rs. 100M

Large organizations/companies/ corporations with annual turnover of at least Rs.100M.

Organizations providing Higher Education, Universities, Schools, Institutes, Affiliated Universities, Student recruitment, etc., (private and government)

Web sites providing e-commerce facilities to make online transactions/ payments.(These websites should enable SSL certificates)

Banks and Financial Institutes (government or private)

Corporations, ministries, authorities and other bodies which come under parliamentary supervision. (Budgets and final accounts are reported to the parliament).

Websites of TV, Radio, newspapers, news sites, sports, games, reality shows, events, parties, music, video, etc.

Organizations that provide information or services to the general public without a commercial objective.

Websites providing services for tourists and local travelers, Hotels, tour companies, booking services, travel agents, etc.

Hospitals (Human & Animals), wellness and fitness products and services, spas, medical equipment, pharmacies etc.
should have any needed licences.

Websites focussed on an individual such as politicians artistes, authors, professionals, etc.

Special Categories:

• Category WinnersThe most outstanding websites against each category will be selected based on the selection criteria.,
• Overall WinnersOverall winners will be chosen from the winners of all 12 categories.

Special Awards – 1

• Best Sinhala Website
• Best Tamil Website
• Best Mobile-optimized Website

Note: All 12 categories of applicants are eligible to apply for the following Special Awards, if the websites are maintained in all 3 languages. (Please indicate in the initial application by way ticking the “Special Category Optional”)

Special Awards – 2

• Most Popular Website

All shortlisted sites are eligible for this special award.

Note: Provided that minimum criteria are satisfied.

Special Awards – 3

• Best Web Developer

Selected based on the awards won by sites created by that developer