⇒ Veteran journalist Thomas Jacob and Padma Shri Dr Shashank R Joshi have bagged the 17th P Kesavadev Awards. The award was presented at a virtual event on June 18, 2021.
P Kesavadev Literary Award:
» Journalist Thomas Jacob won the Kesavadev Literary Award. Jacob has been awarded for excellence in the field of literature.
Diabscreen Kerala Kesavadev Award:
» Dr Shashank R Joshi won the Diabscreen Kerala Kesavadev Award. Dr Joshi has been awarded for his consistent efforts in imparting public health education, especially during the pandemic.
About Award:
» The awards are named after renowned Malayalam writer P Kesavadev. The prestigious P Kesavadev Awards is instituted by the P Kesavadev Trust.
» It is presented annually to two dignified personalities who have proved their excellence in the field of literature and public health.
» It carries a cash prize of Rs 50,000, a citation and a sculpture by B D Dathan.