Nadoja Award
The Nadoja Award (Kannada: ನಾಡೋಜ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ) is a prestigious award presented annually by Kannada University, Hampi, India to eminent personalities for their contribution in various fields.[1] The word "Nadoja" belongs to Adikavi Pampa which means `teacher to the Land's.
Recipients
The recipients of Nadoja Award are:
| Year | Name | Picture | Field |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Kuvempu | | Literature |
| S. Nijalingappa | | Politics | |
| Gangubai Hangal | | Hindustani Music | |
| 1996 | Patil Puttappa[2] | Journalism | |
| P. T. Narasimhachar | Literature | ||
| 1997 | K. Shivaram Karanth | | Literature |
| S. K. Karim Khan | – | Literature, Folklore studies | |
| 1998 | Puttaraj Gawai | | Classical Music |
| Hosur Narasimhaiah | | Education | |
| B.Shaik Ali | |||
| R.M.Hadapad | Arts | ||
| Vyakarana teertha Chandrasekhar Sastry | Literature | ||
| 1999 | Rajkumar[3] | | Arts |
| Javare Gowda[4] | | Literature | |
| George Michell | History | ||
| R. C. Hiremath | Linguistics | ||
| 2000 | A. N. Murthy Rao | Literature | |
| 2001 | Udupi Ramachandra Rao | | Science |
| Bhimsen Joshi | | Music | |
| G. S. Shivarudrappa | Literature | ||
| K.Venkata Lakshmamma | Dance | ||
| 2002 | H. L. Nage Gowda | Literature | |
| Chennaveera Kanavi | Literature | ||
| C. N. R. Rao | Science | ||
| 2003 | K. S. Nissar Ahmed | Literature | |
| Subhadramma Mansur[5] | Drama | ||
| L.Narayana Reddy[6] | Agriculture | ||
| Chandrashekhara Kambara | | Literature | |
| Geetha Nagabhushan[7] | Literature | ||
| G.Narayana | Literature | ||
| 2004 | M. Chidananda Murthy | Literature | |
| G.S.Khande Rao | Arts | ||
| Siri Ajji | Folk Music | ||
| 2005 | G. Venkatasubbiah[8] | | Lexicography |
| C.Parvathamma | |||
| Sara Aboobacker | Literature | ||
| Enagi Balappa | | Drama | |
| Naganna Monappa Badigera | Sculpture | ||
| Bhadragiri Achyuta Das | | Harikatha | |
| 2006 | Daroji Eramma | Burrakatha | |
| Sarojini Mahishi | Politics | ||
| Hampa Nagarajaiah | Literature | ||
| Kayyar Kinhanna Rai | | Literature | |
| Mudenur Sanganna | Literature | ||
| 2007 | Shantarasa | Literature | |
| S. R. Nayak | Law and Judiciary | ||
| Siddalingaiah | | Literature | |
| Sukri Bommagowda | Folk Music | ||
| 2008 | L. Basavaraju[9] | Literature | |
| U. R. Ananthamurthy[9] | Literature | ||
| Yadramanahalli Doddabharamappa[9] | Puppetry | ||
| Kamala Hampana[9] | | Literature | |
| Srinivas Havanoor[9] | Literature | ||
| 2009 | Saalumarada Thimmakka | | Social Work |
| Shikaripura Ranganatha Rao | Archaeology | ||
| D. N. Shankar Bhat | Linguistics | ||
| V.T.Kale[10] | Fine Arts | ||
| Muni Venkatappa | Literature | ||
| 2010 | Veerendra Heggade[11] | | Philanthropy |
| M. M. Kalburgi[11] | Education | ||
| Baraguru Ramachandrappa[11] | | Film Industry | |
| P. B. Sreenivas[11] | Music | ||
| Harijana Padmamma[11] | Drama | ||
| 2011 | V. S. Malimath[1] | Law and Judiciary | |
| S L Bhyrappa[1] | | Literature | |
| K. G. Nagarajappa[1] | Literature | ||
| Yellavva Durgappa Doddappanavar[1] | Folk theatre Art | ||
| G. Shankar[1] | Social Service | ||
| B. K. S. Iyengar[1] | | Yoga | |
| 2012 | K. P. Rao[12] | | Computers |
| Belagal Veeranna[12] | Puppetry | ||
| Brijesh Patel[12] | Sports | ||
| B.K.Sumitra[12] | Music | ||
| Annadaneshwar Swami[12] | |||
| Gonal Bheemappa[12] | |||
| Mahesh Joshi[12] | |||
| Devanur Mahadeva[12] | | Literature | |
| 2013 | S. K. Shivakumar[13] | | Science |
| Ko Channabasappa[13] | Literature | ||
| N. Santosh Hegde[13] | | Law and Judiciary | |
| 2015 | S. R. Ramaswamy[14][15] | | Literature and Journalism |
| P.S.Shankar[14] | Medical Literature | ||
| M.H.Krishnaiah[14] | Literature and Criticism | ||
| 2017 | B.T.Rudresh[16] | Homeopathy | |
| 2018 | Rajeev Taranath[17] | Classical Music | |
| 2019 | Manu Baligar | Contribution | |
| 2022 | Dr C N Manjunath [18] | Medicine | |
| Krishnappa G [18] | Literature | ||
| S Shadakshari [18] | Literature | ||
| 2023 | Basavalinga Pattadevaru [19] | ||
| Tejasvi Kattimani[19] | |||
| S.C. Sharma [19] | |||
| 2025 | Shivaraj V. Patil [20] | Law | |
| Kum. Veerabhadrappa[20] | Literature | ||
| M. Venkatesh Kumar [20] | Music |
References
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- ^ Special Correspondent (17 March 2020). "Patil Puttappa laid to rest with state honours in Haveri dist". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
{{cite news}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ No insult to Rajkumar, says CM. Times of India. 9 January 1999
- ^ Liak A Khan (31 May 2016). "Javare Gowda fought for primacy to Kannada". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ Staff Correspondent (7 January 2004). "Subhadramma Mansur receives Nadoja Award". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
{{cite news}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ Staff Reporter (14 January 2019). "Organic farmer Narayan Reddy passes away". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ Kumar Buradikatti (29 June 2020). "Noted Kannada novelist Geetha Nagabhushan passes away". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ Staff Reporter (6 December 2018). "G. Venkatasubbaiah gets Bhasha Samman for South". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Bellary: 'Nadoja' Awards Announced". Daiji World. 25 December 2008. Retrieved 15 December 2010.
- ^ M.Ahiraj (13 September 2015). "Another award for V.T. Kale". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ a b c d e Staff Correspondant (9 December 2010). "Five eminent personalities honoured with Nadoja Award". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Special Correspondant (19 February 2013). "'Nadoja' conferred on K.P. Rao, seven others". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ^ a b c "Three Chosen for Nadoja Award". The Hindu. 17 December 2013. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ^ a b c Ramaswamy, S. R. (7 March 2015). "Nadoja Award - The Hindu". News Article. No. Bangalore Edition. The Hindu. The Hindu. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
- ^ Ramaswamy, S. R. (2 March 2015). "Nadoja Award". News Article. Business Standard India. Business Standard. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
- ^ Special Correspondent (21 April 2017). "Homoeopath Rudresh chosen for Nadoja award". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
{{cite news}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ Special Correspondent (8 March 2018). "Nadoja honour for sarod maestro Rajiv Taranath". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
{{cite news}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ a b c "Two writers, Dr C N Manjunath chosen for Nadoja Award". Deccan Herald. 6 December 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
- ^ a b c "Bhalki Hiremath head Basavalinga Pattadevaru among three selected for Nadoja Award". The Hindu. 5 January 2025. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
- ^ a b c "Nadoja for former judge, writer and Hindustani vocalist". The Hindu. 2 April 2025. Retrieved 15 April 2025.








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