patpat.lk, Sri Lanka’s digital marketplace, has been awarded Gold for Best Mobile User Experience – Advertising and Marketing at the BestWeb.LK Awards 2026, organised by LK Domain Registry.
The recognition reflects patpat.lk’s continued focus on delivering a simple, intuitive and engaging digital experience for users across Sri Lanka. The platform connects buyers and sellers across a wide range of categories, including vehicles, property, electronics and more, enabling users to discover products, explore options and connect with sellers through a convenient digital marketplace.
The BestWeb.LK Awards recognise excellence in Sri Lanka’s digital landscape, celebrating websites and digital experiences that demonstrate creativity, innovation, functionality and quality. The Gold award marks an important milestone for patpat.lk, recognising its continued investment in enhancing the mobile user experience at a time when mobile platforms play an increasingly important role in how consumers discover products and connect with businesses and sellers.
Further strengthening its performance at the awards, patpat.lk was also recognised with a Silver Award for Best Advertising and Marketing Website, highlighting the strength of its overall digital presence and marketing efforts.
Commenting on the achievement, Amritha Allahakkon, Head of Products at patpat.lk, said, “We are proud to receive the Gold Award for Best Mobile User Experience. This recognition is a reflection of the team’s continued focus on making the platform simpler and more convenient for our users. Technology, for us, is ultimately about creating better experiences for our customers, and this award encourages us to continue raising the bar.”
As digital expectations continue to evolve, patpat.lk remains focused on strengthening its platform, technology and customer experience, with the aim of making buying and selling simpler, more accessible and more convenient for users across Sri Lanka.
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