Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy has invited entries for honorary awards for the year 2018.

One achiever each from the fields of research, art (theatre, film and music) and folk (traditional medicine and folk art) will be considered for the award.

The achievers can apply themselves or their admirers can apply with a recommendation letter on behalf of the achievers.

Those who have applied for the award last year need not apply again. The application should comprise the complete profile of the achiever, photos and the photocopies of the credentials.

Book award

Applications have been invited by the academy from the authors or publishers towards the book award for the year 2018.

Books published between January 1 and December 31, 2018, will be considered. The books should belong to the categories – poetry collection, story collection, novel, play or research on Kodava culture. Works translated from Kodava to other languages or vice versa will also be considered.

The application should be enclosed with four copies of the work. The entries should clearly mention ‘Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy honorary award 2018’ and ‘Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy book award – 2018’.

The applications should be sent to: The Registrar, Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy, Bharat Scouts and Guides Bhavan, Man’s Compound, Madikeri, before March 5, 2019.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by Adithya K A / DH News Service, Madikeri / February 18th, 2019