Yuva Puraskar is given each year to young writers for their outstanding works in the 24 languages, since 2011.
Recipients Following is the list of recipients of Yuva Puraskar for their works written in Kannada. The award comprises a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 and an engraved copper plaque. Year Author Work GenreReferences 2011 Veeranna Madiwalara Nelada Karuneya Dani Poetry 2012 Arif Raja Jangama Fakeerana Jolige Poetry 2013 Lakkur Ananda Batavadeyagada Raseethi Poetry 2014 Kavya Kadame Dhyanake Thaareekhina Hangilla Poetry 2015 Mounesh Badiger Mayakolahala Short Stories 2016 Vikrama Hatwara Zero Mathu Ondu Short Stories 2017 Shanthi K. Appanna Manasu Abhisaarike Short Stories 2018 Padmanabha Bhat Kepina Dabbi Short Stories 2019 Fakeer (Shridhar Banvasi G.C.) Beru Novel 2020 K. S. Mahadevaswamy Dhoopada Makkalu Short Stories 2021 H. Lakshmi Narayan Swamy Togala Cheelada Karna Poetry 2022 Dadapeer Jyman Neelakurinji Short Stories 2023 Manjunayak Challur Phoo Mattu Ithara Kathegalu Short Stories 2024 Shruthi B. R. Zero Balance Poetry 2025 R. Dileepkumar Pacceya Jaguli Criticism
See also
List of Sahitya Akademi Award winners for Kannada List of Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize winners for Kannada
References
External links Yuva Puraskar-Sahitya Akademi India - Official Website List of Yuva Puraskar Winners