This is a list of literary awards given forMalayalam–language.
Akkitham Award was established in 2021 by Thapasya Kala Sahithya Vedhi in memory of prominent poetAkkitham Achuthan Namboothiri. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh, a plaque and a certificate.
| Year | Recipient | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | M. T. Vasudevan Nair | |
| 2022 | Sreekumaran Thampi | |
| 2023 | K. P. Sankaran |
Ashitha Memorial Literary Award (Ashitha Smaraka Sahitya Puraskaram) was established in 2022 in memory of writerAshitha. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 25,000 and a citation.
| Year | Recipient | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Santhosh Aechikkanam | |
| 2023 | Subhash Chandran | |
| 2024 | Sarah Joseph | |
| 2025 | M. Mukundan |
The Ayanam – A. Ayyappan Poetry Award was instituted by Ayanam Samskarika Vedi (Ayanam Cultural Forum) in the memory of celebrated Malayalam poetA. Ayyappan.
| Year | Recipient | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Vijayalakshmi | Vijayalakshmiyude Kavithakal | [8] |
| 2012 | P. N. Gopikrishnan | Idikkaloori Panampattadi | [9] |
| 2013 | Kalpatta Narayanan | Oru Mudanthante Suvishesham | [10] |
| 2014 | K. R. Tony | Plamenammayi | [11] |
| 2015 | NA | NA | |
| 2016 | Veerankutty | Veerankuttyude Kavithakal | [12] |
| 2017 | Kureepuzha Sreekumar | Uppa | [13] |
| 2018 | K. V. Baby | K. V. Babyude Kavithakal | [14] |
| 2019 | P. Raman | Rathri Pantrandarakku Oru Tharattu | [15] |
| 2020 | Anwar Ali | Mehaboob Express | [16] |
| 2022 | M. S. Banesh | Perakkavadi | [17] |
| 2023 | Anitha Thampi | Muringa Vazha Kariveppu | [18] |
| 2024 | T. P. Vinod | Sathyamayum Lokame | [19] |
Balamani Amma Award was established by the Kochi International Book Festival Committee in memory of prominent poetessBalamani Amma. The award is for lifetime achievement in language and literature and includes Rs 50,000 and a citation.
| Year | Recipient | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Sugathakumari | |
| 2005 | M. Leelavathy | |
| 2006 | Kovilan | |
| 2007 | — | |
| 2008 | Kakkanadan | |
| 2009 | Vishnunarayanan Namboothiri | |
| 2010 | M. P. Veerendra Kumar | |
| 2011 | C. Radhakrishnan | |
| 2012 | Yusuf Ali Kechery | |
| 2013 | P. Valsala | |
| 2014 | M. T. Vasudevan Nair | |
| 2015 | M. Achuthan | |
| 2016 | S. Ramesan Nair | |
| 2017 | K. L. Mohana Varma | |
| 2018 | Sreekumaran Thampi | |
| 2019 | T. Padmanabhan | |
| 2020 | No award | |
| 2021 | M. K. Sanu | |
| 2022 | V. Madhusoodanan Nair | |
| 2023 | M. Thomas Mathew | |
| 2024 | Chathanath Achuthanunni |
Basheer Award was instituted byVaikom Muhammad Basheer Smaraka Trust and consists of an amount of₹ 50,000, a certificate of merit, and a plaque designed byC. N. Karunakaran.[32]
| Year | Recipient | Work(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | N. Prabhakaran | Thiranhedutha Kathakal (Stories) |
| 2009 | Rafeeq Ahammed | Aalmara (Poetry) |
| 2010 | Sarah Joseph | Ooru Kaaval (Novel) |
| 2011 | B. Rajeevan | Vakkukalum Vasthukkalum (Criticism) |
| 2012 | N. S. Madhavan | Ente Priyapetta Kathakal (Stories) |
| 2013 | Attoor Ravi Varma | Attoor Kavithakal (Poetry) |
| 2014 | Subhash Chandran | Manushyanu Oru Aamukham (Novel) |
| 2015 | Kalpatta Narayanan | Kavithayude Jeevacharithram (Criticism) |
| 2016 | Ashitha[33] | Ashithayude Kathakal (Stories) |
| 2017 | Sebastian | Prethi Shareeram (Poetry) |
| 2018 | V. J. James | Nireeshwaran (Novel) |
| 2019 | T. Padmanabhan[34] | Maraya (Stories) |
| 2020 | M. K. Sanu[35] | Durantha Natakam: Ajayyathayute Amarasangeetham (Criticism) |
| 2021 | K. Satchidanandan[36] | Dukham Enna Veedu (Poetry) |
| 2022 | M. Mukundan[37] | Nritham Cheyyunna Kudakal (Novel) |
| 2023 | E. Santhosh Kumar[38] | Narakangalude Upama (Stories) |
| 2024 | P. N. Gopikrishnan[39] | Kavitha Mamsabhojiyanu (Poetry) |
C. G. Santhakumar Award is instituted by theKerala State Institute of Children's Literature for overall contributions of a writer to children's literature in Malayalam. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 60,000, a plaque and a certificate.
| Year | Recipient | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Kunjunni Mash | |
| 1999 | Sumangala | |
| 2000 | Prof.S. Sivadas | |
| 2004 | Palliyara Sreedharan | |
| 2006 | K. Thayat | |
| 2007 | Sugathakumari | |
| 2009 | Sippy Pallippuram | |
| 2011 | K. V. Ramanadhan | |
| 2015 | K. Sreekumar | |
| 2017 | Sooranad Ravi | |
| T. K. D. Muzhappilangad | ||
| 2019 | P. P. K. Pothuval | |
| 2021 | Malayath Appunni | |
| 2022 | Payyannur Kunhiraman | |
| 2023 | Ullala Babu |
The Ayanam - C. V. Sreeraman Award for Story was instituted in 2008 by Ayanam Samskarika Vedi (Ayanam Cultural Forum) in memory of Malayalam writerC. V. Sreeraman. The winners of the award are:
| Year | Recipient | Work(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | V. R. Sudheesh | — | |
| 2009 | Asokan Charuvil | — | |
| K. P. Ramanunni | Thiranjedutha Kathakal | ||
| 2010 | Ambikasuthan Mangad | — | |
| 2011 | Unni R. | Kottayam 17 | |
| 2012 | U. K. Kumaran | — | |
| 2013 | Vaisakhan | — | |
| 2014 | P. K. Parakkadavu | Thiranjedutha Kathakal | |
| 2015 | Pramod Raman | Drishtichaver | |
| 2016 | U. A. Khader | — | |
| 2017 | E. P. Sreekumar | Adhwanavetta | |
| 2018 | C. S. Chandrika | Ente Pachakkarimbe | |
| 2019 | Shihabuddin Poythumkadavu | Oru Paattinte Dooram | |
| 2021 | Santhosh Echikkanam | Kavana | |
| 2022 | V. K. Deepa | Woman Eaters | |
| 2023 | Shanoj R. Chandran | Kalodinja Punyalan | |
| 2024 | Sithara S. | Amlam |
Deshabhimani Award is an annual award instituted byDeshabhimani for overall contribution in social, cultural and literary fields. The award was instituted in 2017 as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations ofDeshabhimani. The award carries a prize of Rs 2 lakh.
| Year | Recipient | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | M. T. Vasudevan Nair | |
| 2018 | T. Padmanabhan | |
| 2019 | K. J. Yesudas | |
| 2020 | NA | |
| 2021 | NA | |
| 2022 | Adoor Gopalakrishnan | |
| 2023 | M. K. Sanu | |
| 2024 | NA | |
| 2025 | M. Leelavathy |
Deshabhimani Literary Award is an annual award presented byDeshabhimani. Instituted in 2017 during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations ofDeshabhimani, this award honours literary works that have been published as first editions within the preceding two years.[62] The award is given in three categories—novel, story and poetry—and carries a prize of Rs 1 lakh in each category.
| Year | Category | Recipient | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Novel | M. Mukundan | Kuda Nannakkunna Choyi | |
| Story | Aymanam John | Aymanam Johninte Kathakal | ||
| Poetry | K. V. Ramakrishnan | Kalasakshikal | ||
| Miscellaneous | T. R. Raghavan | Indian Kappalottathinte Charitram | ||
| 2017 | Novel | Rajendran Edathumkara | Njanum Budhanum | |
| Story | Ambikasuthan Mangad | Ente Priyapetta Kathakal | ||
| Poetry | P. Raman | Rathri Pantrandarakku Oru Tharattu | ||
| 2019 | Novel | S. Hareesh | Meesa | |
| Story | Asokan Charuvil | Asokan Charuvilinte Kathakal | ||
| Poetry | K. Satchidanandan | Pakshikal Ente Pirake Varunnu | ||
| 2022 | Novel | T. D. Ramakrishnan | Pacha Manja Chuvappu | |
| Story | V. K. Deepa | Women Eaters | ||
| Poetry | Vishnuprasad | Nrithasala | ||
| 2023 | Novel | V. Shinilal | Iru | |
| Story | Unni R. | Thiruvilayadal | ||
| Poetry | Ravunni | Mattudeshathe Kallezhuthukal |
Deviprasadam Trust or the OMC Trust is established in the memory of Sanskrit scholar O. M. C. Narayanan Nambudiripadby his sonSri O N Damodaran Nambudiripad in 1990. Since 1990, the Trust gives awards in various disciplines such as Sanskrit, Vedanta, Music, Malayalam literature, andKathakali. The award for literature has been given since 1997.[68]
The Federal Bank Literary Award (Federal Bank Sahitya Puraskaram) was instituted byFederal Bank in 2022 to recognise literary works in Malayalam. The award carries a prize of Rs 1 lakh and is distributed during the Kerala Literature Festival.
| Year | Recipient | Work(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | K. Venu | Oranweshananthinte Katha (Autobiography) | |
| 2023 | Sarah Joseph | Kara (Novel) | |
| 2024 | E. Santhosh Kumar | Thapomayiyude Achan (Novel) |
Jnanpith Award, India's most prestigious literary honour, was won by the following Malayalam authors.
| Year | Portrait | Recipient | Work(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 |  | G. Sankara 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[79] | Overall contribution |
Kadammanitta Ramakrishnan Award was established in 2015 by Kadammanitta Ramakrishnan Foundation in memory of prominent poetKadammanitta Ramakrishnan. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 55,555 and a citation.
| Year | Recipient | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | O. N. V. Kurup | |
| 2016 | Ashok Vajpeyi | |
| 2017 | V. Madhusoodanan Nair | |
| 2018 | Chandrashekhara Kambara | |
| 2019 | Sugathakumari | |
| 2020 | K. G. Sankara Pillai | |
| 2023 | Prabha Varma | |
| 2024 | Rafeeq Ahamed | |
| 2025 | M. Leelavathy |
Kerala Kalamandalam 'Kalagrandham' Award by the Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed University is an annual award given to the author of the best book for art literature. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 30000, a plaque, ponnada and a certificate. The award was won by the following authors.
| Year | Recipient | Work(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | K. G. Paulose | Kadhayum Kalapathinte Akhoshangalum | [89] |
| 2015 | T.S. Madhavankutty | Kali Kadakkapuram | [90] |
| 2017 | Njayath Balan | Kalluvazhichittayude Kavalal | [91] |
| 2018 | Kalamandalam Gopi | Nalacharitha Prabhavam | [92] |
| 2019 | Kottakkal Sasidharan | Pakarnnattam | [93] |
| 2021 | C R Santhosh | Natyasasthrathile Rasabhavangal | [94] |
| 2022 | Pallipuram Unnikrishnan | Kathakaliyute Aniyara Lokam | [95] |
| 2023 | Erickavu N. Sunil | Resounding Mridangam | [96][97][98] |
| Year | Recipient | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Savithri Rajeevan | Savithri Rajeevante Kavithakal (Poetry) | |
| Vaisakhan | Silencer (Short story collection) | ||
| 2011 | K. G. Sankara Pillai | Orma Kondu Thurakkavunna Vathilukal (Poetry) | |
| Punathil Kunjabdulla | Ente Kamukimarum Mattu Kathakalum (Short story collection) | ||
| 2012 | O. N. V. Kurup | Dinantham (Poetry) | |
| M. Mukundan | Delhi Gadhakal (Novel) |
The following are the winners ofBal Sahitya Puraskar, awarded annually bySahitya Akademi for children's literature.[102]
| Year | Recipient | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Sippy Pallippuram | Oridath Oridath Oru Kunjunni | |
| 2011 | K. Pappootty | Chiruthakkuttiyum Mashum | |
| 2012 | K. Sreekumar | Overall contribution | |
| 2013 | Leela Nambudiripad (Sumangala) | Overall contribution | |
| 2014 | K. V. Ramanadhan | Overall contribution | |
| 2015 | S. Sivadas | Overall contribution | |
| 2016 | N. P. Hafiz Mohamad | Kuttippattalathinte Keralaparyadanam | |
| 2017 | S. R. Lal | Kunhunniyude Yathrapusthakam | |
| 2018 | P. K. Gopi | Olachoottintte Velicham | |
| 2019 | Malayath Appunni | Overall contribution | |
| 2020 | Gracy | Vazhthappetta Poocha | |
| 2021 | Raghunath Paleri | Avar Moovarum Oru Mazhavillum | |
| 2022 | Sethu | Chekkutty | |
| 2023 | Priya A. S. | Perumazhayathe Kunjithalukal | |
| 2024 | Unni Ammayambalam | Algorithangalude Nadu | |
| 2025 | Sreejith Moothedath | Penguinukalute Vankarayil |
Kunjunni Award is given by Balasahiti Prakashan, the publication wing of Balagokulam, in memory of poetKunjunni Mash. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 25,000, a plaque and a certificate.
| Year | Recipient | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | P. I. Sankaranarayanan | |
| 2016 | P. K. Gopi | |
| 2020 | P. P. Sreedharanunni | |
| 2021 | Gopi Puthukode | |
| 2022 | Gopinath Muthukad | |
| 2023 | Mani K. Chenthapure | |
| 2024 | Malayath Appunni |
The award, instituted in the memory ofLalithambika Antharjanam, was given in two categories: one for lifetime contribution to Malayalam literature (Rs 30,001 and a bronze memento) and the other for a promising young woman writer (Rs 5,000). The award was given by the Lalithambika Antharjanam Memorial Trust which was established in 1989 inRamapuram, Kottayam.[125]
The literary prize was instituted in 2006 by Malayattoor Smaraka Samithi in the name of writerMalayattoor Ramakrishnan. It consists of a cash prize of ₹25,000, a citation, and statuette.
| Year | Recipient | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Perumbadavam Sreedharan | Narayanam | |
| 2007 | K. P. Ramanunni | Jeevithathinte Pusthakam | |
| 2008 | NA | NA | — |
| 2009 | NA | NA | — |
| 2010 | N. Prabhakaran | Janakatha | |
| 2011 | NA | NA | — |
| 2012 | Unnikrishnan Thiruvazhiyode | Rathi Rathya | |
| 2013 | Prabha Varma | Shyama Madhavam | |
| 2014 | NA | NA | — |
| 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 |
The literary prize was instituted in 2022 by Malayattoor Foundation in the name of writerMalayattoor Ramakrishnan. The first Malayattoor Award was awarded on 30 May 2022, the 95th Birth Anniversary of Malayattoor.[141] The award includes a cash prize of Rs. 25,000, a statue and a citation.
| Year | Recipient | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Subhash Chandran | Samudrashila | |
| 2023 | V. J. James | Anticlock | |
| 2025 | Ambikasuthan Mangad | Allohalan |
The literary prize was instituted in the name of writerN. V. Krishna Warrier.
| Year | Recipient | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Olappamanna | Jalakapakshi | |
| 1994 | M. P. Sankunni Nair | Chathravum Chamaravum | |
| 1995 | M. Mukundan | Daivathinte Vikrithikal | |
| 1996 | Madhavikutty | Nashtapetta Neelambari | |
| 1997 | Balamani Amma | Nivedyam | |
| 1998 | M. Leelavathy | Adipraroopangal Sahithyathil | |
| 1999 | Kovilan | Thattakam | |
| 2000 | M. T. Vasudevan Nair | Sherlock |
The literary prize was instituted in the name of writerNalapat Narayana Menon.
| Year | Recipient | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Mullanezhi | Naranath Prathan | |
| 1990 | Puzhankara Balanarayanan | Ardhanagnar | |
| 1991 | N. Mohanan | Sheshapathram | |
| 1992 | Vayala Vasudevan Pillai | Oru Pakshikunjinte Maranam | |
| 1993 | M. Leelavathy | Adipraroopangal Sahithyathil | |
| 1994 | O. N. V. Kurup | Ujjayini | |
| 1996 | Anand | Govardhande Yathrakal | |
| 1998 | E. Harikumar | Sookshichu Vacha Mayilpeeli | |
| 1999 | M. P. Veerendra Kumar | Prathibhayude Verukal Thedi | |
| 2000 | K. B. Sreedevi | Chanakkallu | |
| 2001 | Yusufali Kechery | Mukhapadamillathe |
The literary prize is instituted in the name of writerNooranad Haneef. It consists of a cash prize of₹ 25,001 and citation and is given for writers under the age of 45.[147]
| Year | Recipient | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | V. M. Devadas | Pannivetta | |
| 2012 | E. Santhosh Kumar | ||
| 2013 | K. R. Meera | Aarachaar | |
| 2014 | Benyamin | Manjaveyil Maranangal | |
| 2015 | Susmesh Chandroth | Paper Lodge | |
| 2016 | Shemi | Nadavaziyile Nerukal | |
| 2017 | Sangeetha Sreenivasan | Acid | |
| 2018 | 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 |
| Year | Recipient | Work(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | K. Satchidanandan | Malayalam |
| 1998 | Prabha Varma | Chandana Nazhi |
| 1999 | Puthussery Ramachandran | Utsava Bali |
| 2000 | Desamangalam Ramakrishnan | Maravi Ezhuthunnathu |
| 2001 | Vijayalakshmi | Mazhathan Mattetho Mukham |
| 2002 | O. N. V. Kurup | Ee Purathana Kinnaram |
| 2003 | D. Vinayachandran | Samasthakeralam P. O. |
| 2004 | Chemmanam Chacko | Ottayal Pattalam |
| 2005 | Attoor Ravi Varma | Attoor Ravi Varmayude Kavithakal – Bhaagam 2 |
| 2006 | K. Ayyappa Paniker | K. Ayyappa Panikerude Kavithakal |
| 2007 | Sugathakumari | Manalezhuthu |
| 2008 | Vishnunarayanan Namboothiri | Uttarayanam |
| 2009 | P. K. Gopi | Sushumnayile Sangeetham |
| 2010 | Ettumanoor Somadasan | Jalasamadhi |
| 2011 | C. Radhakrishnan | NA |
| 2012 | Attoor Ravi Varma | NA |
| 2013[162] | P. P. Ramachandran | Katte Kadale |
Puthoor Award was established by Unnikrishnan Puthoor Memorial Trust and Foundation in memory of writerUnnikrishnan Puthoor. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 11,111, a statuette designed by J. R. Prasad and a certificate.
| Year | Recipient | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | M. Leelavathy | |
| 2019 | M. T. Vasudevan Nair | |
| 2020 | Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri | |
| 2021 | Sreekumaran Thampi | |
| 2023 | George Onakkoor | |
| 2024 | Vaisakhan | |
| 2025 | U. K. Kumaran |
The Prof. S. Guptan Nair Award was instituted in 2007 by Prof S. Guptan Nair Foundation, to honour Malayalam scholarS. Guptan Nair. The award carries Rs. 25,000 in cash and a citation. Some of the recipients of the award are listed below.
| Year | Recipient | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Dr.M. Leelavathy | |
| 2011 | Dr.M. V. Vishnu Namboothiri | |
| 2015 | Puthussery Ramachandran | |
| 2017 | Prof.M. K. Sanu | |
| 2019 | Prof.K. P. Sankaran | |
| 2022 | Dr.M. M. Basheer |
Samastha Kerala Sahithya Parishad is an organisation established in 1926 (as Sahithya Samajam). The Samastha Kerala Sahithya Parishad Award was established in 1988. The award was given to individual works published in Malayalam but since 2004, it is given for the overall contribution of a writer in Malayalam literature.
| Year | Recipient | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | T. Padmanabhan | Kalabhairavan | |
| 1989 | Punathil Kunjabdulla | Kanyavanangal | |
| 1990 | Balamani Amma | Thiranjedutha Kavithakal | |
| 1991 | Anand | Marubhoomikal Undakunnathu | |
| 1992 | Ayyappa Paniker | Ayyappa Panikerude Kavithakal | |
| 1994 | N. P. Mohammed | Daivathinte Kannu | |
| 1995 | Thikkodiyan | Arangu Kanatha Nadan | |
| 1996 | Madhavikutty | Neermathalam Pootha Kalam | |
| 1998 | Kovilan | Thattakam | |
| 1999 | O. V. Vijayan | Thalamurakal | |
| 2001 | C. V. Sreeraman | C. V. Sreeramante Kathakal | |
| 2002 | Mundur Krishnankutty | Enne Veruthe Vittalum | |
| 2004 | M. T. Vasudevan Nair | — | |
| Sukumar Azhikode | |||
| O.N.V. Kurup | |||
| Vaikom Chandrasekharan Nair | |||
| Kakkanadan | |||
| 2008 | Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri | ||
| 2009 | M. Leelavathy | ||
| 2010 | Vishnunarayanan Namboothiri | ||
| 2011 | M. K. Sanu | ||
| 2012 | K. Satchidanandan | ||
| 2015 | Sugathakumari | ||
| 2019 | Sethu | ||
| 2020 | N. S. Madhavan | ||
| 2021 | Sreekumaran Thampi | ||
| 2022 | M. Thomas Mathew |
Saraswati Samman was instituted in 1991 by theK. K. Birla Foundation for outstanding prose or poetry works in any of the Indian languages. The award was won by the following Malayalam authors.
| Year | Recipient | Work(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Balamani Amma | Nivedyam (Poetry collection) | |
| 2005 | Ayyappa Paniker | Ayyappa Panikerude Kritikal (Poetry collection) | |
| 2012 | Sugathakumari | Manalezhuthu (Poetry collection) | |
| 2023 | Prabha Varma | Roudra Sathwikam (Novel in verse) |
The award was instituted by Thakazhi Smaraka Samiti andDepartment of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala in the memory of renowned writerThakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. The award consists of Rs.50,000, a citation and a plaque.The award is given for a writer's overall contributions to Malayalam literature.
| Year | Recipient | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | M. T. Vasudevan Nair | |
| 2016 | C. Radhakrishnan | |
| 2017 | NA | |
| 2018 | T. Padmanabhan | |
| 2019 | Sreekumaran Thampi | |
| 2020 | Perumbadavam Sreedharan | |
| 2021 | M. Leelavathy | |
| 2022 | M. Mukundan | |
| 2023 | M. K. Sanu |
The award was instituted in 2009 byCalicut-based Thanima Kala Sahithya Vedi, a literary organisation founded in 1991. Seminal works in a specific literary genre are considered for the award each year.
| Year | Recipient | Work | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Jayarathnam Paatyam | Six Days More | Screenplay |
| 2010 | Rasheed Parakkal | Oru Thakkali Krishikkarante Swapnangal | Novel |
| 2011 | J. Anil Kumar | Bibleil Krishnan, Mayilppeeli, Pranayam | Short story |
| 2012 | Sulfikar | Marannu Vacha Kudakal | Poem |
| 2013 | Dr. B. Balachandran | Keraleeya Vasthra Paramparyam | Scholarly literature |
| 2014 | Radhakrishnan Perambra | Red Alert | Drama |
| 2015 | E. M. Sakeer Hussain[193] | Jerusaleminte Suvisheham | Spiritual literature |
| 2016 | Abubakkar Kappadu[194] | Chollum Chelum | Children's literature |
| 2017 | Dr.K. T. Jaleel[195] | Malabar Kalapam Oru Punar Vayana | History |
| 2018 | V. N. Prasannan[196] | P. Gangadharan: Nishkasithanaya Navothana Nayakan | Biography |
| 2019 | Prasanth Babu Kaithapram[197] | Derappan | Novel |
| 2020 | P. A. Aboobacker[198] | Arabi Malayalam: Malayalathinte Classical Bhavangal | Scholarly literature |
| 2021 | Ambikasuthan Mangad[199] | Yokoso Japan Viseshangal | Travelogue |
| 2022 | Sunu A. V.[200] | Indian Poocha | Short story |
| 2023 | Deepak P.[201] | Nirmmithabuddhikalathe Samoohika Rashtreeya Jeevitham | Technology studies |
| Year | Recipient | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | O. N. V. Kurup | [202] |
| 2012 | K. P. A. C. Lalitha | [203] |
| 2013 | Thomas Jacob | [204] |
| 2014 | NA | — |
| 2015 | Kavalam Narayana Panicker | [205] |
| 2016 | Puthussery Ramachandran | [206] |
| 2017 | Sreenivasan | [207] |
| 2018 | Raghavan | [208] |
| 2019 | Manoj Narayanan | [209] |
| 2022 | Sujith Nair | [210] |
| 2023 | Madhu | [211] |
| 2024 | Perumbadavam Sreedharan | [212] |
| Year | Recipient | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Prabha Varma | — | |
| 1988 | T. P. Rajeevan | ||
| 1989 | Divakaran Vishnumangalam | ||
| 1990 | K. Rajagopalan | ||
| 1991 | P. P. Ramachandran | ||
| Valsan Vathussery | |||
| 1992 | Gireesh Puliyoor | ||
| 1993 | K. S. Ajith | ||
| 1994 | Sindhu Bhaskaran | ||
| 1995 | V. R. Santhosh | ||
| 1996 | Vandana V. | ||
| 1997 | A. C. Sreehari | ||
| 1998 | Azeem Thannimoodu | ||
| 1999 | Kanimol | ||
| 2001 | Lopa R. | ||
| 2004 | Arya Gopi | ||
| 2006 | Anuja Akathoottu | ||
| 2007 | Abdul Salam | ||
| 2008 | Surya Binoy | ||
| 2009 | Unni Sreedalam | ||
| 2010 | K. M. Pramod | ||
| 2011 | S. Kalesh | ||
| 2012 | Kalpatta Narayanan | ||
| 2013 | K. R. Tony | ||
| 2015 | M. Jayaraj | Malayala Achadimadhyamam: Boothavum Varthamanavum | |
| 2016 | A. K. Abdul Hakim | Silayil Theertha Smarakangal (Ed.) | |
| 2018 | K. V. Sarathchandran | Vithakkunnavante Upama |
Vaikom Chandrasekharan Nair Award was instituted by the Sharjah chapter of Yuvakalasahithy UAE in memory of writerVaikom Chandrasekharan Nair.[219] The 12th edition of the award, which carries a cash prize of Rs 25,000 and a certificate, was announced in 2024.[220]
| Year | Recipient | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | U. K. Kumaran | Thakshankunnu Swaroopam | |
| 2016 | Alankode Leelakrishnan | NA | |
| 2021 | K. K. Kochu | Dalitan | |
| 2023 | C. Radhakrishnan | Overall contribution[224] | |
| 2024 | P. N. Gopikrishnan | Hindutva Rashtreeyathinte Katha |