Rajyotsava Awards

Instituted in 1966, the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award recognizes the exemplary contributions of Karnataka citizens, particularly Kodavas, in diverse fields like social work, sports, folklore, literature, music, architecture, and media. Since 1968, several Kodavas have been honored for their significant achievements. The award ceremony takes place annually on November 1st in Bangalore, where the Chief Minister of Karnataka presents recipients with a prestigious citation and a gold medal, acknowledging their outstanding accomplishments. This distinguished accolade serves as a testament to the rich and varied talents within the Kodava community, fostering a spirit of excellence and societal contribution.

Awardees

1968

1. Baduvanda.K.Belliappa  –  Social Worker
2. K.M.Nanjappa  –  Social Worker

1981

1. M.P.Ganesh  –  Sports

1982

1. Biddu Appaiah  –  Music

1983

1. Reeth Devaiah  –  Sports
2. Seethamma  –  Social Worker

1990

1. Aswini Nachappa  –  Sports

1992

1. Theethamada Arjun Devaiah

1993

1. C.S.Poonacha  –  Sports

1996

1. Dr H.C.Thimmaiah  –  Architecture

2000

• Codanda G Somaiah

2004

1. Harish Kushalappa  –  Sports

2005

1. Addanda Cariappa  –  Literature
2. Rani Machaiah  –  Folklore

2006

1. Robin Uthappa  –  Sports

2007

1. Nadikerianda Nala Ponappa-Cartoonist

2008

1. K.B.Ganapathy  –  Media

2010

1. Prameela Aiyappa  –  Sports
2. Ashwini Ponnappa  –  Sports

2011

1. Mandira Jaya Appanna  –  Literature

2012

1. Palandira devaiah  –   Folklore

2013

1. Dr Codanda M Muthaiah  –  Sports

2014

1. M.R.Poovamma  –  Sports

2015

1. Pandanda Kuttappa  –  Sports

2019

1. Chennanda A Kuttappa-sports

2020

1. Apadanda  T Raghu – Film

2021

1. Machanda Rohan Bopanna – Sports