Group Awards & Recognitions

Vella's accolades are a testament to our passion for delivering exceptional experiences that resonate with customers worldwide.\n\nOver the years, Vella Group's commitment to excellence has been recognized with prestigious global awards across our tea and leisure brands.

Tea Awards

NCE Exports Awards 2023
NCE Exports Awards 2023
Late Deshabandhu Patrick Amarasinghe Challenge Trophy
NCE Annual Export Awards 2023
NCE Annual Export Awards 2023
Gold
Tea and Tea Product Sector - Medium
NCE Annual Export Awards 2023
NCE Annual Export Awards 2023
Most Outstanding SME Exporter
NCE Annual Export Awards 2022
NCE Annual Export Awards 2022
Gold
Tea and Tea products sector
National Business Excellence Awards 2018
National Business Excellence Awards 2018
U.H.E Exports Pvt Ltd - National Business Excellence Awards - 2018
National Chamber of Exporters, Sri Lanka 2016
National Chamber of Exporters, Sri Lanka 2016
National Chamber of Exporters, Sri Lanka – Exports Awards 2016 Inaugural winner - Prof. Patrick Amarasinghe Challenge Trophy 2016 Gold winner - Value Added Tea - Tea Exporter of the Year 2016 Gold winner - Bulk Tea - Tea Exporter of the Year 2016 Gold winner - Most Outstanding Exporter of the Year 2016 (Sector wise) Gold winner - Best SME Exporter of the Year 2016 Silver winner - Most Innovative Exporter of the Year 2016
Exports Awards 2015
Exports Awards 2015
Uva HalpewatteTea Factory & Plantation National Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 – Gold Uva Greenlands Estate National Chamber of Exporters, Sri Lanka – Exports Awards 2015 Tea Exporter of the year 2015 – “Value Added Tea” Tea Exporter of the year 2015 – “Bulk Tea”

Leisure Awards (98 Acres Resorts & Spa)

2015: Global Winner – Best Mountain Hotel
2015: Global Winner – Best Mountain Hotel
World Luxury Awards 98 Acres Resort and Spa
2016: Global Winner – Best Mountain Hotel; Regional Winner (West Asia) – Best Mountain Hotel
2016: Global Winner – Best Mountain Hotel; Regional Winner (West Asia) – Best Mountain Hotel
World Luxury Awards 98 Acres Resort and Spa
2022: Number 1 Luxury Mountain Resort in Asia
2022: Number 1 Luxury Mountain Resort in Asia
World Luxury Awards 98 Acres Resort and Spa
2024: Best Relaxation Experience in Sri Lanka; Best Hotel View in Sri Lanka
2024: Best Relaxation Experience in Sri Lanka; Best Hotel View in Sri Lanka
Haute Grandeur Global Awards

Leisure Awards (Ravana Pool Club)

8th Annual World Luxury Awards held in Athens, Greece, in 2023
8th Annual World Luxury Awards held in Athens, Greece, in 2023
The club was honoured with three prestigious awards.
Best Luxury Entertainment Restaurant – Asian Continent
Best Luxury Entertainment Restaurant – Asian Continent
Best Panoramic Views in the Region – South West Asia
Best Panoramic Views in the Region – South West Asia
Best Outstanding Architecture in the Region – South West Asia
Best Outstanding Architecture in the Region – South West Asia