Omega Line Toastmasters Club of Omega Line Ltd, a renowned apparel exporter in Sri Lanka affiliated with the Italy-based Calzedonia Group (now known as Oniverse), was recognized with a special Corporate Award at the 2023/2024 Annual District 82 Toastmasters Conference in recognition of its unwavering commitment towards uplifting their employees and contributing to Toastmasters, making it one of the only two esteemed organizations to been awarded such.
During the event, Omega Line CEO and Managing Director Felix Fernando was awarded by Toastmasters’ International President Morag Mathieson, who was in Sri Lanka recently to grace the occasion which celebrated 100 years of Toastmasters International and 40 years of District 82 Toastmasters. Further, Mathieson acknowledged the company’s outstanding contributions and leadership in the community.
Omega Line Group strongly embraces the triple-bottom-line concept of people, profit, and planet in their efforts towards sustainable development, offering exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth. Its employees are its most prized asset, and in line with this, the company formed its Toastmasters Club fifteen years ago.
The aim was to help employees enhance their communication, leadership, and other intra-personal skills, which are highly essential in today’s dynamic landscape. The company continues to support the Toastmasters initiative, reflecting its dedication to member development.
In addition to the special corporate recognition, Omega Line Toastmasters Club was also crowned with the Golden Gavel award. Omega Line Toastmasters Club is also no stranger to the Golden Gavel, Toastmasters’ most prestigious award which has been presented annually since 1959 to an individual distinguished in the fields of communication and leadership, having achieved it four times previously. Further, it was also bestowed with the 8-80 Award in recognition of its member retention and clinched an award for the highest membership addition.
Prioritizing employee development, Omega Line goes beyond imparting technical skills to encompass essential life skills like financial management, communication, and personal grooming. This fosters an empowering culture while driving organizational growth. Additionally, Omega Line invests significantly in employee well-being, offering various benefits such as cash advances, housing loans, and medical care.
This year, it was featured among the 15 Best Workplaces in the Manufacturing and Production Industry in Sri Lanka, by Great Place to Work Sri Lanka, following rigorous surveys and audits, earning Omega Line the title of an employer of choice
Omega Line Ltd based in Sandalankawa is a part of the Oniverse Group, a major player in the sector, employing over 15,500 individuals in Sri Lanka and exporting nearly 200 million garments in 2023, with the group’s turnover exceeding USD 600 million amidst various economic challenges, with total investments in Sri Lanka amounting to over USD 350 million to-date.