Awardees
Kuvempu was the first recipient of this award for his contribution in the field of literature. Subsequently it has been awarded to Dr Rajkumar, S.Nijalingappa, C.N.R Rao, Bhimsen joshi, Sree Sree Shivakumara Swamiji, Dr. D Javare Gowda and Dr. Veerendra Heggade
| S.No | Name | Birth / death | Awarded | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kuvempu | 1904–1994 | 1992 | Literature. |
| 2. | Dr Rajkumar | 1929–2006 | 1992 | Films |
| 3. | S. Nijalingappa | 1902–2000 | 1999 | Politics |
| 4. | C. N. R. Rao | b. 1934 | 2000 | Science |
| 5. | Bhimsen Joshi | 1922–2011 | 2005 | Music |
| 6. | Sree Sree Shivakumara Swamiji | b. 1907 | 2007 | Social Service |
| 7. | Dr. D. Javare Gowda | b. 1918 | 2008 | Education, Literature |
| 8. | Dr. Veerendra Heggade | b. 1948 | 2009 | Social Service, Philanthropic work |
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