Narmad Suvarna Chandrak (Narmad Gold Medal)
なるまど すゔぁるな ちゃんどらく
A literary award organized by Narmad Sahitya Sabha in Surat, awarded to the author of the most outstanding book written in Gujarati.
Literature awardGujarati literatureRegional literature
- Established
- 1940
- Organizer
- Narmad Sahitya Sabha, Surat
- Category
- Literature and General Literary Arts
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Announcement Period
- around May
- Status
- Active
Description
Narmad Suvarna Chandrak (Narmad Gold Medal) is a literary award presented by Narmad Sahitya Sabha in Surat, Gujarat, in memory of the poet Narmad. Established in 1940, it awards a gold medal annually to the author of the most outstanding book written in Gujarati. In English, it is also known as Narmad Gold Medal or Narmad Chandrak. The list of winners spans from 1940 onwards, and according to sources, awards have been given at least until 2022.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Gold medal (Narmad Gold Medal)
- Honorary title and commendation
- Regional recognition and exposure
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selection and presentation | Narmad Sahitya Sabha selection committee | — | Announcement by the organizing body (around May typically) |
Selection and presentation
Judges
Narmad Sahitya Sabha selection committee
Announcement
Announcement by the organizing body (around May typically)
Criteria
- Must be a book written in Gujarati
- Literary value (expression, structure, style)
- Originality and importance of the theme
- Contribution and influence to Gujarati literature
Application Tips
Dos
- Write the work in Gujarati (the target language of this award)
- Proofread the manuscript thoroughly to enhance its completion
- Clearly demonstrate originality and contribution to regional culture
- Prepare publisher and bibliographic information (publication year, etc.)
Don''ts
- Submitting incomplete manuscripts or rough drafts
- Submitting in a format that ignores the organizer's instructions
- Using English or other languages (this award targets Gujarati)
From Judges
- Emphasis on the literary quality and cultural significance of the work
- Evaluation of not only refined language expression but also theme originality
- Clear and well-organized manuscripts are advantageous in the review process
Related Awards
- Dhanji Kanji Gandhi Suvarna Chandrak
- Dhirubhai Thakar Savyasachi Saraswat Award
- Jhaverchand Meghani Award
- Kalapi Award
- Kavi Kag Award
- Kavishwar Dalpatram Award
- Kumar Suvarna Chandrak
- Narsinh Mehta Award
- Premanand Suvarna Chandrak
- Ramanlal Nilkanth Hasya Paritoshik
- Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak
- Shayda Award
- Sahitya Akademi Award (Gujarati)
- Sahityaratna Award
- Sahitya Gaurav Puraskar
- Takhtasinh Parmar Prize
- Uma-Snehrashmi Prize
- Ushnas Prize
- Vali Gujarati Gazal Award
- Yuva Gaurav Puraskar
- Yuva Puraskar (Sahitya Akademi)
Past Winners
Bharat Kheni
Winner
Vinod Joshi
Winner
Raeesh Maniar
Winner
Satish Vyas
Winner
Mohan Meghani
Winner
Ratilal 'Anil'
Winner
Mugatlal Bavisi
Winner
Yogesh Joshi
Winner
Ravindra Parekh
Winner
Vishnu Pandya
Winner
Gunvant Shah
Winner
Narayan Desai
Winner
Dr. J.P Amin
Winner
Yashvant Shukla
Winner
Ramesh Parekh
Winner
Madhu Rye
Winner
Heera Pathak
Winner
Vajubhai Tank
Winner
Pragaji Dosa
Winner
Kanaiyalal Dave
Winner
Chunilal Madia
Winner
Prabhudas Gandhi
Winner
Umashankar Joshi
Winner