American Premium Water achieved notable recognition at the Dragons of Sri Lanka Awards 2026, securing four awards in total, which included three Gold Dragons and one Black Dragon. This accomplishment signifies a major success for the brand, particularly following its relaunch last year.
The Dragons of Sri Lanka is part of the esteemed Dragons of Asia awards, which aim to highlight innovative and effective marketing communications within the local market. Entries are judged based on criteria such as strategic insight, creativity, execution, and overall impact. Established in 2000, Dragons of Asia has become one of the leading marketing awards programs in Asia, focused on delivering results.
For American Premium Water, the four awards received during its inaugural participation at the Dragons awards underscore the brand’s strong presence across multiple categories. The company was honored with three Gold Dragons in the areas of Product Launch/Re-Launch, Cause, Environment or Sustainability, and Creative Excellence, along with a Black Dragon for its achievements on a smaller budget.
In a competitive landscape featuring prominent brands and agencies in Sri Lanka, American Premium Water’s four awards reflect the effectiveness and strength of its recent marketing efforts. Winning three Gold Dragons across different categories showcases the brand’s diverse accomplishments, while the Black Dragon highlights its capacity to drive significant impact through targeted and efficient spending.
This recognition follows American Premium Water’s brand relaunch in 2025, marking an important phase in its evolution as the company enhances its market position, increases relevance, and fosters meaningful relationships with consumers.
The Gold Dragon for Product Launch/Re-Launch celebrates the successful rebranding efforts, while the Gold Dragon for Cause, Environment or Sustainability emphasizes the positive influence of its mission-driven initiatives. Additionally, the Gold Dragon for Creative Excellence illustrates the quality of the creative endeavors that have revitalized the brand’s offerings.
Fayaz Fazal, CEO/Director of American Premium Water, expressed pride in the achievements, stating, “Winning four Dragons, including three Golds and a Black, validates the strategic thinking, creativity, passion, and dedication behind our work. These awards exemplify the strength of our collaboration and the exceptional partnership between our teams and our agency partners, Phoenix Ogilvy and Shift Integrated.”
American Premium Water remains committed to its core values of quality, innovation, and making a positive impact. Through its OrphanCare partnership, the company supports over 90 orphanages and has donated more than 800,000 liters of clean drinking water to underserved communities over the past decade. Its sports partnerships have also motivated more than 1.6 million individuals to adopt healthier and more active lifestyles.
The brand is continuously advancing its environmental initiatives and inclusion efforts, including the innovative launch of a sustainable glass bottle and projects aimed at enhancing community opportunities.
The four awards signify a pivotal moment in American Premium Water’s journey, providing substantial momentum as the brand builds on its redefined positioning and future aspirations.
