S. P. Adithanar Senior Tamil Scholar Award, is presented annually to recognize senior Tamil scholar for their lifetime contribution. It was instituted by Daily Thanthi groups in the memory of S. P. Adithanar, founder of Daily Thanthi. The award is presented on anniversary celebration of S.P. Adithanar every year at Rani Seethai Hall. It is presented in the name of Mootha Thamizharingnar for their literary contribution, which consists of 3 Lakh rupees prize money.

Recipients Erode Thamizhanban - 2017 Dr. Aruko - 2016 Ma. Mu. Sethuraman - 2015 Avvai Natarajan - 2014 Ponneelan - 2012 Kumari Ananthan - 2011 V. C. Kulandaiswamy - 2010 M.R.P. Gurusamy

See also S. P. Adithanar Literary Award

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