Ezhuthachan Puraskaram
えずたちゃん・ぷらさからむ
Highest literary award by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi to honor outstanding contributions to Malayalam literature.
Malayalam literatureLifetime achievementState literary award
- Established
- 1993
- Organizer
- Kerala Sahitya Akademi (sponsored / supported by the Government of Kerala)
- Category
- Literature and General Literary Arts
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Active
Description
The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, instituted in 1993 by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi and named after Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan, is the highest literary honour in Kerala for individual and lifetime contributions to Malayalam literature. The award carries a cash prize of ₹500,000 and a citation; the prize money was increased by ₹50,000 in 2011. Winners are selected by a committee appointed by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi and are announced annually (typically in November).
Prize
- Main Prize
- Cash prize of ₹500,000 and a citation.
- Cash Prize
- 500,000 INR
- Citation
- Prize money increased by ₹50,000 in 2011
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomination/Recommendation | Kerala Sahitya Akademi considers nominations and candidates from stakeholders | — | Narrowed down by internal selection (details often not disclosed) |
| Final selection | Selection committee appointed by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi | — | Announced through Kerala Sahitya Akademi and media reports (usually November) |
Nomination/Recommendation
Judges
Kerala Sahitya Akademi considers nominations and candidates from stakeholders
Announcement
Narrowed down by internal selection (details often not disclosed)
Final selection
Judges
Selection committee appointed by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi
Announcement
Announced through Kerala Sahitya Akademi and media reports (usually November)
Criteria
- Outstanding and sustained contributions to Malayalam literature
- Lifetime achievements (lifetime achievement)
- Influence of works, academic and cultural contributions
Application Tips
Dos
- Malayalam文学への持続的かつ影響力のある貢献を積み重ねる（業績の蓄積）
- 研究・批評・創作などで明確な実績を示す
- 主要な作品・寄稿を整理して公的に記録しておく（履歴書・作品一覧）
- 地域の文学団体や学術会議での評価や受賞歴を積む
Don''ts
- 自薦のみで過度に期待する（多くは推薦・選考による授与）
- 実績を誇張する・検証できない主張をする
- 短期的な話題作りだけに頼る
From Judges
- 受賞は生涯にわたる貢献と業績の蓄積を重視する
- 作品の独創性・深み・文化的影響を示すことが重要
- 学術的裏付けや長期にわたる読者・批評家からの評価が評価対象になる
Related Awards
- Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award
- Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Overall Contributions
- Vayalar Award
- Vallathol Award
- Mathrubhumi Literary Award
- O. N. V. Literary Award
- Odakkuzhal Award
- Muttathu Varkey Award
- Abu Dhabi Sakthi Award
- Asan Smaraka Kavitha Puraskaram
Official Resources
https://keralasahityaakademi.org/Past Winners
P. Valsala
Winner
Paul Zacharia
Winner
M. Mukundan
Winner
M. K. Sanu
Winner
M. Leelavathy
Winner
Sugathakumari
Winner
S. Guptan Nair
Winner
T. Padmanabhan
Winner
Kamala Surayya
Winner
O. V. Vijayan
Winner
M. P. Appan
Winner
Ponkunnam Varkey
Winner
K. M. George
Winner
Balamani Amma
Winner