Optima Designs is proud to be part of the success of Expolanka Holdings PLC and People’s Leasing and Finance PLC as they were honoured at the recently concluded Spotlight Awards Global Communications Competition by the League of American Communications Professional (LACP) for the outstanding annual reports that were published this year. Amongst the 800 entries that were submitted from more than a dozen countries, Optima Designs has garnered 2 spots in the top 100 world rankings and is especially privileged to be the only Sri Lankan entity to be thus awarded this year. The reports, ‘Look|See’ by Expolanka and ‘The Choice of the People’ by People’s Leasing and Finance highlight the best in creativity and content, and has been widely lauded for its brilliance amongst the likes of global giants such as the Coca-Cola Company, Airbus Defense and Space, Samsung Engineering and Hyundai Engineering and Construction. 

People’s Leasing and Finance were awarded in following categories - Competition Class of Print Annual Reports, Asia Pacific - Gold Award; Most Creative Annual Report (Worldwide Special Achievement Award) - Silver Award; Ranked among the Worldwide Top 100 communication materials - Ranked at No 26; while Expolanka claimed the 24^th spot amongst the top 100 world rankings, winning a Gold Award for excellence within its competition class as well as a Silver Award for the ‘Best Narrative’.

In light of this recognition, Director/ CEO Anjum Cader stated, “It is absolutely remarkable what Team Optima has achieved within the first year of our operations. It bodes well for our future and the amazing things we are yet to achieve. I am proud of the team and the commitment they display towards making every project a unique and superior product.”

Lilamani Dias Benson, Chairman of Optima Designs commenting on the win stated, “I am so proud of Anjum and her young team who plot and plan and execute the work. They have experience and insights that help them understand quickly the intrinsic character and personality of the Company they are projecting on the Annual Reports they design. More than that, they have a game changer attitude that helps make the leap from average good to brilliant, vibrant and exciting. That's very special. It will last and it will always have the potential to lead!”

For team Optima, the win is a two-fold celebration as they prepare to celebrate one year anniversary and are further motivated to continuing their brilliant work in the design industry.

The League of American Communications Professionals LLC (LACP) was established in 2001 in order to create a forum within the public relations industry that facilitates discussion of best-in-class practices within the profession while also recognizing those who demonstrate exemplary communications capabilities. The quarterly competitions routinely include hundreds of entries from some of the most recognized organizations throughout the world.

Optima Designs Pvt. Ltd. is a professional design and print service comprised of expert professionals with many years in the industry. We cater to a range of corporate entities, blue chip companies and NGO’s which encompass diverse fields. While possessing expertise in Annual Reports, we are a dynamic design house that undertakes a wide variety of products that require specialized design. The winning reports can be viewed on the Optima website –www.optimadesigns.lk