This year, the NASCO awards are being presented for the 15th successive year.

The awards are presented under fifteen diverse business sectors and under each business sector territorial managers, sales executives/sales supervisors and front- liners are recognized. The period of review for entries is the year ending 31st December 2014. In addition to Gold, Silver and Bronze awards, the best female is also recognized under each category.Organizations can nominate up to two individuals under territorial managers sector; four under sales executives/sales supervisors; and seven under front-liners.

Entries are now open and will be closed on 11 June, 2015. Limited liability companies, partnerships and sole proprietorships duly registered and carrying on business in Sri Lanka can submit their entries for the awards.The sectors for nominations are: Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Financial Services &Banking, Industrial, Media, Consumer Durables, Telecommunication, Fashion & Clothing, Healthcare, Modern Retail, Travel & Leisure, Insurance, Alcohol & Tobacco, and Corporate Selling.

SLIM as the National Body of Marketing has been in the forefront infostering marketing knowledge and best practices in the country, and SLIM NASCO is the only national event that recognizes and rewards sales personnel covering a spectrum of business sectors. The awards aims to recognize, motivates and nurtures the sales fraternity of the country by enhancing their learning curve in salesmanship. It also facilitates cross industry sales learning, imparts greater exposure to thecountry’s sales professionals, builds confidence among the wide spectrum of participants, and comprehensively develops the leadership and presentation skills of participants.