Derana Media Network and its subsidiary IdeaHell have won multiple awards at the 2026 Dragons of Sri Lanka Awards, recognising excellence in advertising and marketing communications across the island.

Derana Media Network has achieved recognition at the 2026 Dragons of Sri Lanka Awards ceremony held in Colombo, with multiple campaigns earning accolades at the prestigious advertising awards event.

IdeaHell, operating as a subsidiary of Derana Media Network, secured a Gold award for its "Seat of Care (Suwa Sasuna)" campaign. The recognition highlights the campaign's effectiveness in combining strategic thinking with creative execution.

Additionally, the "Asamanya Paper" campaign, developed through collaboration between Ada Derana 24 and Xtra, performed strongly at the ceremony by winning both Gold and Bronze awards. The dual recognition underscores the quality of work produced across the media network's various divisions.

The Dragons of Sri Lanka Awards, organised by the Accredited Advertising Agencies Association of Sri Lanka (4A's SL) in partnership with Dragons of Asia, evaluates marketing communications campaigns based on their results-driven approach, strategic innovation, and creative merit. Winners receive recognition across multiple tiers, including Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Black Dragon certificates, reflecting varying levels of achievement in the advertising and communications industry.