List of Important Malayalam Literature Award Winners
Jan 2020|🟡Review|7 min read|42 entries
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his post lists all the major Malayalam Literary awards and their recipients.
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| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Jnanpith Award1965 | G. Shankara Kurup (Odakkuzhal).1980 – S.K. Pottekkatt (Oru Desathinte Katha).1984 – Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai (Kayar).1995 – M.T. Vasudevan Nair (Overall Contribution).2007 – O.N.V. Kurup (Overall Contribution).2019 – Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri |
| Saraswati Samman1995 | Balamani Amma (Nivedyam).2005 – Ayyappa Paniker (Oru Desathinte Katha).2007 – Sugathakumari (Manalezhuthu).2023 – Prabha Varma (Roudra Sathwikam)* |
| Odakkuzhal Award2015 | S Joseph (Chandranodoppam).2016 – M. A Rahman (Oro Jeevanum Vilappetathanu).2018 – E. V. Ramakrishnan (Malayala Novalinte Desakalangal).2019 – N. Prabhakaran –മായാമനുഷ്യര്(Mayamanushar).2021 – Sarah Joseph –ബുധിനി(Budhini).2022 – Ambikasuthan Mangad –പ്രാണവായു(Pranavayu).2023 –P.N. Gopikrishnan –കവിത മാംസഭോജിയാണ്(Kavitha Mamsabhojiyanu).2024 –K. Aravindakshan –ഗോപ(Gopa).2025 –E.P. Rajagopalan –ഉൾക്കഥ(Ulkatha; കഥാവിമർശനം)* |
| Ezhuthachan Award2015 | Puthussery Ramachandran.2016 – C. Radhakrishnan.2017 – K. Satchidanandan.2018 – M. Mukundan.2019 – Anand - P Sachidanandan (Overall Contribution).2020 – Paul Zacharia.2021 – P. Valsala.2022 – Sethu.2023 – S. K. Vasanthan.2024 – N. S. Madhavan.2025 – K. G. Sankara Pillai(33rd)* |
| Asan Poetry Prize (Asan Smaraka Kavitha Puraskaram)2015 | Chemmanam Chacko.2016 – Ezhachery Ramachandran.2018 – Desamangalam Ramakrishnan2019 – S. Rameshan.2020 – Puthussery Ramachandran.2021 – K. Jayakumar.2022 – Kureepuzha Sreekumar.2024 – V. M. Girija* |
| Vayalar Award2015 | Subhash Chandran (Manushyanu Oru Aamukham).2016 – U.K Kumaran (Thakshankunnu Swaroopam).2017 – T. D. Ramakrishnan (Sugandhi Enna Andal Devanayaki).2018 – K.V. Mohankumar (Ushnaraasi).2019 – V.J. James (നിരീശ്വരൻ).2020 – Ezhacheri Ramachandran – ഒരു വെർജീനിയൻ വെയിൽകാലം (Oru* |
| Virginian Veyilkaalam).2021 | Benyamin–മാന്തളിരിലെ 20 കമ്യൂണിസ്റ്റ് വര്ഷങ്ങള് (Manthalirile 20 Communist Varshangal).2022 –S. Hareesh–മീശ (Meesha).2023 –Sreekumaran Thampi – ജീവിതം ഒരു പെൻഡുലം (Jeevitham Oru Pendulum, autobiography).2024–Ashokan Charuvil (കാട്ടൂർകടവ്; Kattoor Kadavu).2025–E. Santhosh Kumar (തപോമയിയുടെ അച്ഛൻ; Tapomayiyude Achan)* |
| Moorthidevi Award2009 | Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri.2013 – C. Radhakrishnan.2016 – M. P. Veerendra Kumar |
| Kerala Sahitya Akademi AwardsKerala Sahitya Akademi Awards for Novels2011 | Subhash Chandran (Manushyanu Oramukham).2012 – E. Santhoshkumar (Andhakaranazhi).2013 – K. R. Meera (Aarachaar).2014 – T. P. Rajeevan (KTN Kotoor Ezhuthum Jeevithavum).2015 – U. K. Kumaran(Thakshankunnu Swaroopam).2016 – T. D. Ramakrishnan (Sugandhi Enna Andal Devanayaki).2017 – V. J. James(Nireeshwaran).2018 – K.V. Mohankumar(Ushnarashi) |
| Kerala Sahitya Akademi Awards for Short Stories2011 | U.K. Kumaran (Polisukarante Penmakkal).2012 – Sathishbabu Payyannur (Peramaram).2013 – Thomas Joseph (Marichavar Cinema Kaanukayanu).2014 – V. R. Sudheesh (Bhavana Bhedhanam).2015 – Ashitha (Ashithayude Kathakal).2016 –S. Hareesh (Adam) |
| Kerala Sahitya Akademi Awards for Humor2020 | Innocent ('Irinjalakudaku Chuttum)Kerala Sahitya Akademi Awards Winners 2023Kendra Sahitya Akademi Awards2014 – Subhash Chandran (Manushyanu Oru Aamukham - Novel).2015 – K. R. Meera (Aarachar - Novel).2016 – Prabha Varma (Shyamamadhavam - Poetry).2017 – K. P. Ramanunni (Daivathinte Pusthakam).2018– S. Ramesan Nair (Guru Pournami).2019 – V. Madhusoodanan Nair (Achan Piranna Veedu).2020–Prof* |
| Omchery N.N. Pillai (Akasmikam: Omcheryude Ormakkurippukal; Autobiography).2021 | George Onakkoor (ഹൃദയരാഗങ്ങള്-Hrudayaragangal;Autobiography).2021–Sunil Naliyath (Malayalam Translation of Mahasweta Devi's Operation? Bashai Tudu)2022– M. Thomas Mathew (ആശാന്റെ സീതായനം- Ashaante Seethayanam; Literary Criticism)2023 –E.V. Ramakrishnan (മലയാള നോവലിന്റെ ദേശകാലങ്ങള്- Malayala Novelinte Deshakalangal; Study)Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskaram2021–Mobin Mohan (ജക്കരാന്ത- Jacaranda (Novel)).2022–Anagha J. Kolath (മെഴുകുതിരിക്ക് സ്വന്തം തീപ്പെട്ടി- Mezhukuthrikku Swanthan Theeppetti (Poetry)).2023 – Ganesh Puthoor (അച്ഛന്റെ അലമാര- Achante alamara (Poetry))* |
| Sahitya Akademi Bala Sahitya Puraskaram2021 | Raghunath Paleri (അവര് മൂവരും ഒരു മഴവില്ലും- Avar Moovarum Oru Mahavillum)2022– Setu (Chekutty).2023 – Priya A. S. (പെരുമഴയത്തെ കുഞ്ഞിതളുകള്- Perumazhayathe Kunjithalukal)Kendra Sahitya Academy Fellowship2020– Dr. M. Leelavathy & Ruskin Bond (English)* |
| Others | Vinod Kumar Shukla (Hindi), Sirshendu Mukhopadhyay (Bengali), Dr. Bhalchandra Nemade (Marathi), Dr Tejwant Singh Gill (Punjabi), Swami Rambhadracharya (Sanskrit) & Indira Parthasarthy (Tamil) |
| Samastha Kerala Sahitya Parishad Award(For Overall Contribution)2019 | Sethu.2020–N.S. Madhavan.2022– M. Thomas Mathew.O. V. Vijayan Literary Award(instituted by – O.V. Vijayan Memorial Committee)2020 – T. Padmanabhan (Maraya & Ente Moonnamathe : Novel), Subhash Chandran (Samudra Sila) & Amal Raj (Nagu Saguva Hadiyali).2021 –Best Novel– T. D. Ramakrishnan (Mama Africa)* |
| Best Story | Ambikasuthan Mangad (Chinnamundi) |
| Youth Story Award | Arjun Aravind (Isaha Puranam).2023–Best Novel– V. Shinilal (124)* |
| Best Story | K.P. Ramanunni (Shareeradooram & Haindavam) |
| Youth Story Award | Jinsha Ganga (Thetta) |
| Special Mention | Harikrishnan Thachadan(Pathummayude Veedu) |
| Vallathol Award2016 | Sreekumaran Thampi.2017 – Prabha Varma.2018 – M. Mukundan.2019 – Paul Zacharia |
| Mathrubhumi Literary Award2015 | T. Padmanabhan.2016 – C. Radhakrishnan.2017 – M.K. Sanu.2018 – N.S. Madhavan.2019 – U. A. Khader.2020 – K. Satchidanandan.2022 – Sethu.2023 – Zacharia.2024 – Sarah Joseph* |
| Malayattoor Award(instituted by | Malayattoor Smaraka Samithi)2015 – V. Madhusoodanan Nair (Achchan Piranna Veedu).2016 – T.D. Ramakrishnan (Sugandhi Enna Andal Devanayaki).2017 – Satheesh Babu Payyannur (Khamarunnisayude Koottukari)2019 – Zacharia (Then).2020 – George Onakkoor (Hridaya Raagangal).2021 – Sajil Sreedhar (Vasavadatha).2022 –Benyamin (Nishabda Sancharangal).2023 –Sarah Joseph (Esther).2024 –E. Santhosh Kumar (Thapomayiyude Achan)* |
| Malayattoor Award(instituted by | Malayattoor Foundation)2022 –Subhash Chandran (Samudrashila).2023 –V.J. James (Anticlock)2025 –Ambikasuthan Mangad(Allohalan)* |
| Ulloor Award(instituted by | Ulloor Service Cooperative Bank)2015 – Attur Ravi Varma.2016 – Ragunathan Kulathur.2017 – Prabha Varma (Aparigraham).2018 – Ravivarma Thampuran (Poojyam).2020 – E. P. Sreekumar (Adhwanavetta).2021 – Sunil P. Ilayidom (Mahabharatham: Samskarika Charithram).2022–Azeem Thannimoodu (Marathine Thirichu Vilikunna Vithu)* |
| Muttathu Varkey Award2016 | K G George.2017 – T.V Chandran.2018 – K.R Meera (Aarachaar).2019 – Benyamin (Aadujeevitham) |
| Padmaprabha Literary Award2016 | V. Madhusoodanan Nair.2017 – Prabha Varma.2018 – Kalpetta Narayanan.2019 – Santhosh Echikkanam.2020 – Sreekumaran Thampi.2023 –Subhash Chandran.2024 –Rafeeq Ahamed.2025 – Alankode Leelakrishnan.ONV Literary Award2018 – M. T. Vasudevan Nair.2019 – Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri(Overall Contribution)* |
| Youth Literary Award | Anagha J. Kolath.2020 – Dr. M. Leelavathy(Overall Contribution).2021 –Vairamuthu.2022 –T. Padmanabhan.2023 –C. Radhakrishnan.2024– Pratibha Ray (Odia Writer).2025–Prabha Varma* |
| Basheer Award2015 | Kalpatta Narayanan (Kavithayude Jeevacharithram - Criticism).2016 – Ashitha (Ashithayude Kathakal - Short stories).2017 – Sebastian (Prethi Shareeram - Poetry).2018 – V. J. James(നിരീശ്വരൻ- Novel).2019 –T. Padmanabhan (Maraya)2020– Prof. M.K. Sanu (Ajayyathayude Amara Sangeetham -അജയ്യതയുടെ അമര സംഗീതം).2021 – K. Satchidanandan (ദുഖം എന്ന വീട്- Poetry).2022 – M. Mukundan (Nrutham Cheyyunna Kutakal;നൃത്തം ചെയ്യുന്ന കുടകൾ- Novel).2023 – E. Santhosh Kumar (Narakangalude Upama;നാരകങ്ങളുടെ ഉപമ)* |
| Basheer Amma Malayalam Award2019 | Thampi Anthony (വാസ്കോഡിഗാമ).2020–V.M. Girija* |
| Basheer Balyakalasakhi Award2019 | Adoor Gopalakrishnan.2020–B.M. Suhara* |
| Jnanappana Award2019 | Sumagala.2020 – Prabha Varma (ശ്യാമമാധവം).2022 – K. Jayakumar (Overall Contribution).2023 – V. Madhusoodanan Nair* |
| Kadammanitta Ramakrishnan Award2019 | Sugatha Kumari.2020 –K. G. Sankara Pillai.2023 – Prabha Varma.2024 – Rafeeq Ahammed.2025 – Dr. M. Leelavathy* |
| Akbar Kakkattil Award2019 | Santhosh Echikkanam (ബിരിയാണി).2020 –Sara Joseph (ബുധിനി).2021 – P.F. Matthews (ചില പ്രാചീന വികാരങ്ങൾ).2022 –Subhash Chandran (സമുദ്രശില)Thakazhi Sahitya Puraskaram(instituted by –Thakazhi Smaraka Samithi)2014 – Prof. G. Balachandran (First Winner; Thakazhiyude Sargapadhangal -തകഴിയുടെ സർഗപഥങ്ങൾ).2015 – M.T. Vasudevan Nair.2016 – C. Radhakrishnan2018 – T. Padmanabhan.2019 – Sreekumaran Thampi.2020–Perumbadavam Sreedharan.2021 – Dr. M. Leelavathy.2023 – M. Mukundan.2024 – M.K. Sanu.2025 –K.P. SudheeraAkkitham Award(instituted by –Tapasya Kala Sahithya Vedi)2021 – M.T. Vasudevan Nair. (First Akkitham award)2022 – Sreekumaran Thampi.2023 – K. P. Sankaran* |
| Ayyappan Puraskaram2016 | Veeran kutty (Veerankuttyude Kavithakal).2017 –Kureeppuzha Sreekumar ( Uppa).2018 –K.V. Baby (K. V. Babyude Kavithakal).2019 –P. Raman (Rathri Pantrandarakku Oru Tharattu;രാത്രി പന്ത്രണ്ടരയ്ക്ക് ഒരു താരാട്ട്)2020 –Anwar Ali (Mehaboob Express).2022 –M. S. Banesh (Perakkavadi;പേരക്കാവടി).2023 –Anitha Thampi (Muringa Vazha Kariveppu;മുരിങ്ങ, വാഴ, കറിവേപ്പ്).2024–T. P. Vinod (Sathyamayum Lokame;സത്യമായും ലോകമേ).P. Kunhiraman Nair Award2010 – Ettumanoor Somadasan (Jalasamadhi).2011 –C. Radhakrishnan.2012 –Attoor Ravi Varma.2013– P.P. Ramachandran (Katte Kadale;കാറ്റേ കടലേ)* |
| Kovilan Novel Award (കോവിലൻ കഥാപുരസ്കാരം)2018 | K.V. Mohan Kumar (Ushnarashi-Karappurathinte Ithihasa;ഉഷ്ണരാശി: കരപ്പുറത്തിന്റെ ഇതിഹാസം).2021 – Valsala Nilambur (Pathirappookkal;പാതിരാപ്പൂക്കള്)Balamani amma Sahithya Puraskaram2008 – Kakkanadan2011 – C. Radhakrishnan2012 – Yusuf Ali Kechery2013 – P* |
| Valsala2014 | M.T. Vasudevan Nair.2015–C. Balakrishnan.2017– K. L. Mohana Varma.2018–Sreekumaran Thampi.2019 – T. Padmanabhan.2021–Prof. M.K. Sanu.2022 – V. Madhusoodanan Nair.2023 – M. Thomas Mathew.2024 – Dr. Chathanath Achuthanunni.JKV Award2022–P. K. Parakkadavu (Peruviralkkadhakal;പെരുവിരൽക്കഥകൾ)Prof. Joseph Mundassery Smaraka Sahithya Award2020– Dr. P. Suresh (Puzhayude Ettavum Thazheyulla Kadavu:പുഴയുടെ ഏറ്റവും താഴെയുള്ള കടവ്).2022– Dr. M. Leelavathy(Overall Contribution).2024– N.S. Madhavan (Overall Contribution)* |
| Mahakavi Kunchan Nambiar Award2020 | Prabha Varma.2021– Perumbadam Sreedharan.2023– K.G. Sankara Pillai* |
| Cherukad Award2016 | Karivellur Murali (Ee Bhoomi Aarudeth).2017 –Prof. K. P. Sankaran (Overall contribution).2018 –O. P. Suresh (Taj Mahal).2019 –M. K. Manoharan (Alakkukallukalude Pranayam;അലക്കുകല്ലുകളുടെ പ്രണയം)2020 –M. P. Parameswaran (Kaalaharanamillatha Swapnangal;കാലഹരണമില്ലാത്ത സ്വപ്നങ്ങൾ)2021 –Sheela Tomy (Valli)2022 – Suresh Babu Sreestha.2023 – Vinod Krishna (9 mm Bareta; 9 mmബരേറ്റ).2024 – Indrans (Indradhanus:ഇന്ദ്രധനുസ്സ്, Autobiography)Ashitha Memorial Literary Award2022 (1st) – Santhosh Echikkanam.2023 – Subhash Chandran.2024 – Sarah Joseph* |
| Vaishnavam Literary Award(in memory of poet Prof. Vishnu Narayanan Namboothiri)2022 | Dr. M. Leelavathy (First Award).2023 – C. Radhakrishnan.P. Kesavadev Literary Award2021 –Thomas Jacob.2022 – P. K. Rajasekharan (Dostoevsky Bhoothavishtante Chayapadam).2023 –Dr. Desamangalam Ramakrishnan.2024 – Adoor Gopalakrishnan.O.V. Vijayan Literary Award2018 –C. S. Meenakshi (Bhoumachapam;ഭൗമചാപം).2019 – Karunakaran (Yuvavayirunna Onpathu Varsham;യുവാവായിരുന്ന ഒൻപത് വർഷം).2022 –P. F. Mathews (Muzhakkam;മുഴക്കം).2023– Kuzhur Wilson (Innu Njan Nale Neeyantappan;ഇന്ന് ഞാൻ നാളെനീയാന്റപ്പൻ)Nooranad Haneef Award2018 –Sonia Rafeeq (Herbarium).2019 – G. R. Indugopan (Padinjare Kollam Chorakkalam).2020 – V. Shinilal (Sambarkkakranthi).2021 – Yasar Arafath (Mutharkunnile Musallakal).2022 –Nisha Anilkumar (Avadhootharude Adayalangal).2023 – K. N. Prashanth (Ponam).2024 – M. P. Lijin Raj (Margarita).2025 –Farsana (Elma)* |
| Kunjunni Award2013 | P. I. Sankaranarayanan.2016 – P. K. Gopi.2020 – P. P. Sreedharanunni.2021 – Gopi Puthukode.2022 – Gopinath Muthukad.2023 – Mani K. Chenthapure.2024 – Malayath Appunni* |
| Puthoor Award2016 | M. Leelavathy.2019 – M. T. Vasudevan Nair.2020 – Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri.2021 – Sreekumaran Thampi.2023 – George Onakkoor.2024 – Vaisakhan* |
Jnanpith Award1965
G. Shankara Kurup (Odakkuzhal).1980 – S.K. Pottekkatt (Oru Desathinte Katha).1984 – Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai (Kayar).1995 – M.T. Vasudevan Nair (Overall Contribution).2007 – O.N.V. Kurup (Overall Contribution).2019 – Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri
Saraswati Samman1995*
Balamani Amma (Nivedyam).2005 – Ayyappa Paniker (Oru Desathinte Katha).2007 – Sugathakumari (Manalezhuthu).2023 – Prabha Varma (Roudra Sathwikam)
Odakkuzhal Award2015*
S Joseph (Chandranodoppam).2016 – M. A Rahman (Oro Jeevanum Vilappetathanu).2018 – E. V. Ramakrishnan (Malayala Novalinte Desakalangal).2019 – N. Prabhakaran –മായാമനുഷ്യര്(Mayamanushar).2021 – Sarah Joseph –ബുധിനി(Budhini).2022 – Ambikasuthan Mangad –പ്രാണവായു(Pranavayu).2023 –P.N. Gopikrishnan –കവിത മാംസഭോജിയാണ്(Kavitha Mamsabhojiyanu).2024 –K. Aravindakshan –ഗോപ(Gopa).2025 –E.P. Rajagopalan –ഉൾക്കഥ(Ulkatha; കഥാവിമർശനം)
Ezhuthachan Award2015*
Puthussery Ramachandran.2016 – C. Radhakrishnan.2017 – K. Satchidanandan.2018 – M. Mukundan.2019 – Anand - P Sachidanandan (Overall Contribution).2020 – Paul Zacharia.2021 – P. Valsala.2022 – Sethu.2023 – S. K. Vasanthan.2024 – N. S. Madhavan.2025 – K. G. Sankara Pillai(33rd)
Asan Poetry Prize (Asan Smaraka Kavitha Puraskaram)2015*
Chemmanam Chacko.2016 – Ezhachery Ramachandran.2018 – Desamangalam Ramakrishnan2019 – S. Rameshan.2020 – Puthussery Ramachandran.2021 – K. Jayakumar.2022 – Kureepuzha Sreekumar.2024 – V. M. Girija
Vayalar Award2015*
Subhash Chandran (Manushyanu Oru Aamukham).2016 – U.K Kumaran (Thakshankunnu Swaroopam).2017 – T. D. Ramakrishnan (Sugandhi Enna Andal Devanayaki).2018 – K.V. Mohankumar (Ushnaraasi).2019 – V.J. James (നിരീശ്വരൻ).2020 – Ezhacheri Ramachandran – ഒരു വെർജീനിയൻ വെയിൽകാലം (Oru
Virginian Veyilkaalam).2021*
Benyamin–മാന്തളിരിലെ 20 കമ്യൂണിസ്റ്റ് വര്ഷങ്ങള് (Manthalirile 20 Communist Varshangal).2022 –S. Hareesh–മീശ (Meesha).2023 –Sreekumaran Thampi – ജീവിതം ഒരു പെൻഡുലം (Jeevitham Oru Pendulum, autobiography).2024–Ashokan Charuvil (കാട്ടൂർകടവ്; Kattoor Kadavu).2025–E. Santhosh Kumar (തപോമയിയുടെ അച്ഛൻ; Tapomayiyude Achan)
Moorthidevi Award2009
Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri.2013 – C. Radhakrishnan.2016 – M. P. Veerendra Kumar
Kerala Sahitya Akademi AwardsKerala Sahitya Akademi Awards for Novels2011
Subhash Chandran (Manushyanu Oramukham).2012 – E. Santhoshkumar (Andhakaranazhi).2013 – K. R. Meera (Aarachaar).2014 – T. P. Rajeevan (KTN Kotoor Ezhuthum Jeevithavum).2015 – U. K. Kumaran(Thakshankunnu Swaroopam).2016 – T. D. Ramakrishnan (Sugandhi Enna Andal Devanayaki).2017 – V. J. James(Nireeshwaran).2018 – K.V. Mohankumar(Ushnarashi)
Kerala Sahitya Akademi Awards for Short Stories2011
U.K. Kumaran (Polisukarante Penmakkal).2012 – Sathishbabu Payyannur (Peramaram).2013 – Thomas Joseph (Marichavar Cinema Kaanukayanu).2014 – V. R. Sudheesh (Bhavana Bhedhanam).2015 – Ashitha (Ashithayude Kathakal).2016 –S. Hareesh (Adam)
Kerala Sahitya Akademi Awards for Humor2020*
Innocent ('Irinjalakudaku Chuttum)Kerala Sahitya Akademi Awards Winners 2023Kendra Sahitya Akademi Awards2014 – Subhash Chandran (Manushyanu Oru Aamukham - Novel).2015 – K. R. Meera (Aarachar - Novel).2016 – Prabha Varma (Shyamamadhavam - Poetry).2017 – K. P. Ramanunni (Daivathinte Pusthakam).2018– S. Ramesan Nair (Guru Pournami).2019 – V. Madhusoodanan Nair (Achan Piranna Veedu).2020–Prof
Omchery N.N. Pillai (Akasmikam: Omcheryude Ormakkurippukal; Autobiography).2021*
George Onakkoor (ഹൃദയരാഗങ്ങള്-Hrudayaragangal;Autobiography).2021–Sunil Naliyath (Malayalam Translation of Mahasweta Devi's Operation? Bashai Tudu)2022– M. Thomas Mathew (ആശാന്റെ സീതായനം- Ashaante Seethayanam; Literary Criticism)2023 –E.V. Ramakrishnan (മലയാള നോവലിന്റെ ദേശകാലങ്ങള്- Malayala Novelinte Deshakalangal; Study)Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskaram2021–Mobin Mohan (ജക്കരാന്ത- Jacaranda (Novel)).2022–Anagha J. Kolath (മെഴുകുതിരിക്ക് സ്വന്തം തീപ്പെട്ടി- Mezhukuthrikku Swanthan Theeppetti (Poetry)).2023 – Ganesh Puthoor (അച്ഛന്റെ അലമാര- Achante alamara (Poetry))
Sahitya Akademi Bala Sahitya Puraskaram2021*
Raghunath Paleri (അവര് മൂവരും ഒരു മഴവില്ലും- Avar Moovarum Oru Mahavillum)2022– Setu (Chekutty).2023 – Priya A. S. (പെരുമഴയത്തെ കുഞ്ഞിതളുകള്- Perumazhayathe Kunjithalukal)Kendra Sahitya Academy Fellowship2020– Dr. M. Leelavathy & Ruskin Bond (English)
Others
Vinod Kumar Shukla (Hindi), Sirshendu Mukhopadhyay (Bengali), Dr. Bhalchandra Nemade (Marathi), Dr Tejwant Singh Gill (Punjabi), Swami Rambhadracharya (Sanskrit) & Indira Parthasarthy (Tamil)
Samastha Kerala Sahitya Parishad Award(For Overall Contribution)2019*
Sethu.2020–N.S. Madhavan.2022– M. Thomas Mathew.O. V. Vijayan Literary Award(instituted by – O.V. Vijayan Memorial Committee)2020 – T. Padmanabhan (Maraya & Ente Moonnamathe : Novel), Subhash Chandran (Samudra Sila) & Amal Raj (Nagu Saguva Hadiyali).2021 –Best Novel– T. D. Ramakrishnan (Mama Africa)
Best Story
Ambikasuthan Mangad (Chinnamundi)
Youth Story Award*
Arjun Aravind (Isaha Puranam).2023–Best Novel– V. Shinilal (124)
Best Story
K.P. Ramanunni (Shareeradooram & Haindavam)
Youth Story Award
Jinsha Ganga (Thetta)
Special Mention
Harikrishnan Thachadan(Pathummayude Veedu)
Vallathol Award2016
Sreekumaran Thampi.2017 – Prabha Varma.2018 – M. Mukundan.2019 – Paul Zacharia
Mathrubhumi Literary Award2015*
T. Padmanabhan.2016 – C. Radhakrishnan.2017 – M.K. Sanu.2018 – N.S. Madhavan.2019 – U. A. Khader.2020 – K. Satchidanandan.2022 – Sethu.2023 – Zacharia.2024 – Sarah Joseph
Malayattoor Award(instituted by*
Malayattoor Smaraka Samithi)2015 – V. Madhusoodanan Nair (Achchan Piranna Veedu).2016 – T.D. Ramakrishnan (Sugandhi Enna Andal Devanayaki).2017 – Satheesh Babu Payyannur (Khamarunnisayude Koottukari)2019 – Zacharia (Then).2020 – George Onakkoor (Hridaya Raagangal).2021 – Sajil Sreedhar (Vasavadatha).2022 –Benyamin (Nishabda Sancharangal).2023 –Sarah Joseph (Esther).2024 –E. Santhosh Kumar (Thapomayiyude Achan)
Malayattoor Award(instituted by*
Malayattoor Foundation)2022 –Subhash Chandran (Samudrashila).2023 –V.J. James (Anticlock)2025 –Ambikasuthan Mangad(Allohalan)
Ulloor Award(instituted by*
Ulloor Service Cooperative Bank)2015 – Attur Ravi Varma.2016 – Ragunathan Kulathur.2017 – Prabha Varma (Aparigraham).2018 – Ravivarma Thampuran (Poojyam).2020 – E. P. Sreekumar (Adhwanavetta).2021 – Sunil P. Ilayidom (Mahabharatham: Samskarika Charithram).2022–Azeem Thannimoodu (Marathine Thirichu Vilikunna Vithu)
Muttathu Varkey Award2016
K G George.2017 – T.V Chandran.2018 – K.R Meera (Aarachaar).2019 – Benyamin (Aadujeevitham)
Padmaprabha Literary Award2016*
V. Madhusoodanan Nair.2017 – Prabha Varma.2018 – Kalpetta Narayanan.2019 – Santhosh Echikkanam.2020 – Sreekumaran Thampi.2023 –Subhash Chandran.2024 –Rafeeq Ahamed.2025 – Alankode Leelakrishnan.ONV Literary Award2018 – M. T. Vasudevan Nair.2019 – Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri(Overall Contribution)
Youth Literary Award*
Anagha J. Kolath.2020 – Dr. M. Leelavathy(Overall Contribution).2021 –Vairamuthu.2022 –T. Padmanabhan.2023 –C. Radhakrishnan.2024– Pratibha Ray (Odia Writer).2025–Prabha Varma
Basheer Award2015*
Kalpatta Narayanan (Kavithayude Jeevacharithram - Criticism).2016 – Ashitha (Ashithayude Kathakal - Short stories).2017 – Sebastian (Prethi Shareeram - Poetry).2018 – V. J. James(നിരീശ്വരൻ- Novel).2019 –T. Padmanabhan (Maraya)2020– Prof. M.K. Sanu (Ajayyathayude Amara Sangeetham -അജയ്യതയുടെ അമര സംഗീതം).2021 – K. Satchidanandan (ദുഖം എന്ന വീട്- Poetry).2022 – M. Mukundan (Nrutham Cheyyunna Kutakal;നൃത്തം ചെയ്യുന്ന കുടകൾ- Novel).2023 – E. Santhosh Kumar (Narakangalude Upama;നാരകങ്ങളുടെ ഉപമ)
Basheer Amma Malayalam Award2019*
Thampi Anthony (വാസ്കോഡിഗാമ).2020–V.M. Girija
Basheer Balyakalasakhi Award2019*
Adoor Gopalakrishnan.2020–B.M. Suhara
Jnanappana Award2019*
Sumagala.2020 – Prabha Varma (ശ്യാമമാധവം).2022 – K. Jayakumar (Overall Contribution).2023 – V. Madhusoodanan Nair
Kadammanitta Ramakrishnan Award2019*
Sugatha Kumari.2020 –K. G. Sankara Pillai.2023 – Prabha Varma.2024 – Rafeeq Ahammed.2025 – Dr. M. Leelavathy
Akbar Kakkattil Award2019*
Santhosh Echikkanam (ബിരിയാണി).2020 –Sara Joseph (ബുധിനി).2021 – P.F. Matthews (ചില പ്രാചീന വികാരങ്ങൾ).2022 –Subhash Chandran (സമുദ്രശില)Thakazhi Sahitya Puraskaram(instituted by –Thakazhi Smaraka Samithi)2014 – Prof. G. Balachandran (First Winner; Thakazhiyude Sargapadhangal -തകഴിയുടെ സർഗപഥങ്ങൾ).2015 – M.T. Vasudevan Nair.2016 – C. Radhakrishnan2018 – T. Padmanabhan.2019 – Sreekumaran Thampi.2020–Perumbadavam Sreedharan.2021 – Dr. M. Leelavathy.2023 – M. Mukundan.2024 – M.K. Sanu.2025 –K.P. SudheeraAkkitham Award(instituted by –Tapasya Kala Sahithya Vedi)2021 – M.T. Vasudevan Nair. (First Akkitham award)2022 – Sreekumaran Thampi.2023 – K. P. Sankaran
Ayyappan Puraskaram2016*
Veeran kutty (Veerankuttyude Kavithakal).2017 –Kureeppuzha Sreekumar ( Uppa).2018 –K.V. Baby (K. V. Babyude Kavithakal).2019 –P. Raman (Rathri Pantrandarakku Oru Tharattu;രാത്രി പന്ത്രണ്ടരയ്ക്ക് ഒരു താരാട്ട്)2020 –Anwar Ali (Mehaboob Express).2022 –M. S. Banesh (Perakkavadi;പേരക്കാവടി).2023 –Anitha Thampi (Muringa Vazha Kariveppu;മുരിങ്ങ, വാഴ, കറിവേപ്പ്).2024–T. P. Vinod (Sathyamayum Lokame;സത്യമായും ലോകമേ).P. Kunhiraman Nair Award2010 – Ettumanoor Somadasan (Jalasamadhi).2011 –C. Radhakrishnan.2012 –Attoor Ravi Varma.2013– P.P. Ramachandran (Katte Kadale;കാറ്റേ കടലേ)
Kovilan Novel Award (കോവിലൻ കഥാപുരസ്കാരം)2018*
K.V. Mohan Kumar (Ushnarashi-Karappurathinte Ithihasa;ഉഷ്ണരാശി: കരപ്പുറത്തിന്റെ ഇതിഹാസം).2021 – Valsala Nilambur (Pathirappookkal;പാതിരാപ്പൂക്കള്)Balamani amma Sahithya Puraskaram2008 – Kakkanadan2011 – C. Radhakrishnan2012 – Yusuf Ali Kechery2013 – P
Valsala2014*
M.T. Vasudevan Nair.2015–C. Balakrishnan.2017– K. L. Mohana Varma.2018–Sreekumaran Thampi.2019 – T. Padmanabhan.2021–Prof. M.K. Sanu.2022 – V. Madhusoodanan Nair.2023 – M. Thomas Mathew.2024 – Dr. Chathanath Achuthanunni.JKV Award2022–P. K. Parakkadavu (Peruviralkkadhakal;പെരുവിരൽക്കഥകൾ)Prof. Joseph Mundassery Smaraka Sahithya Award2020– Dr. P. Suresh (Puzhayude Ettavum Thazheyulla Kadavu:പുഴയുടെ ഏറ്റവും താഴെയുള്ള കടവ്).2022– Dr. M. Leelavathy(Overall Contribution).2024– N.S. Madhavan (Overall Contribution)
Mahakavi Kunchan Nambiar Award2020*
Prabha Varma.2021– Perumbadam Sreedharan.2023– K.G. Sankara Pillai
Cherukad Award2016*
Karivellur Murali (Ee Bhoomi Aarudeth).2017 –Prof. K. P. Sankaran (Overall contribution).2018 –O. P. Suresh (Taj Mahal).2019 –M. K. Manoharan (Alakkukallukalude Pranayam;അലക്കുകല്ലുകളുടെ പ്രണയം)2020 –M. P. Parameswaran (Kaalaharanamillatha Swapnangal;കാലഹരണമില്ലാത്ത സ്വപ്നങ്ങൾ)2021 –Sheela Tomy (Valli)2022 – Suresh Babu Sreestha.2023 – Vinod Krishna (9 mm Bareta; 9 mmബരേറ്റ).2024 – Indrans (Indradhanus:ഇന്ദ്രധനുസ്സ്, Autobiography)Ashitha Memorial Literary Award2022 (1st) – Santhosh Echikkanam.2023 – Subhash Chandran.2024 – Sarah Joseph
Vaishnavam Literary Award(in memory of poet Prof. Vishnu Narayanan Namboothiri)2022*
Dr. M. Leelavathy (First Award).2023 – C. Radhakrishnan.P. Kesavadev Literary Award2021 –Thomas Jacob.2022 – P. K. Rajasekharan (Dostoevsky Bhoothavishtante Chayapadam).2023 –Dr. Desamangalam Ramakrishnan.2024 – Adoor Gopalakrishnan.O.V. Vijayan Literary Award2018 –C. S. Meenakshi (Bhoumachapam;ഭൗമചാപം).2019 – Karunakaran (Yuvavayirunna Onpathu Varsham;യുവാവായിരുന്ന ഒൻപത് വർഷം).2022 –P. F. Mathews (Muzhakkam;മുഴക്കം).2023– Kuzhur Wilson (Innu Njan Nale Neeyantappan;ഇന്ന് ഞാൻ നാളെനീയാന്റപ്പൻ)Nooranad Haneef Award2018 –Sonia Rafeeq (Herbarium).2019 – G. R. Indugopan (Padinjare Kollam Chorakkalam).2020 – V. Shinilal (Sambarkkakranthi).2021 – Yasar Arafath (Mutharkunnile Musallakal).2022 –Nisha Anilkumar (Avadhootharude Adayalangal).2023 – K. N. Prashanth (Ponam).2024 – M. P. Lijin Raj (Margarita).2025 –Farsana (Elma)
Kunjunni Award2013*
P. I. Sankaranarayanan.2016 – P. K. Gopi.2020 – P. P. Sreedharanunni.2021 – Gopi Puthukode.2022 – Gopinath Muthukad.2023 – Mani K. Chenthapure.2024 – Malayath Appunni
Puthoor Award2016*
M. Leelavathy.2019 – M. T. Vasudevan Nair.2020 – Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri.2021 – Sreekumaran Thampi.2023 – George Onakkoor.2024 – Vaisakhan
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