Federal Bank Sahithya Puraskaram
Nominations open for Federal Bank Sahithya Puraskaram 2024
Nominate your favourite book for the third Federal Bank Literary Award. Nominations are open for all original works in Malayalam published between November 1, 2023, and October 31, 2024. The award includes a cash prize of one lakh rupees and a memento.
Both publishers and readers are invited to suggest books. Each reader can suggest up to three books. The shortlisted books, nominated by readers and publishers, will be evaluated by a jury of experts to select the winning book. The award will be presented at the Kerala Literature Festival 2025, to be held at Kozhikode Beach in January 2025.
The last date to nominate books is November 15.
2023
Federal Bank Sahithya Puraskaram 2023
Sarah Joseph was chosen for the Federal Bank Literary Award 2023 for her novel Kara. In a function held at the Kerala Literature Festival at Kozhikode, the award was handed over by Nandakumar V, EVP & Head – Branch Banking of Federal Bank to Sangeetha Sreenivasan, daughter of Sarah Joseph. Regi C V, Kozhikode Zonal Head of the Bank handed over the prize money of Rupees One Lakh.
The best book was selected after a rigorous process of selection. 10 most popular nominations were evaluated by a judging committee comprising of Benyamin, Manoj Kuroor and E P Rajagopalan.
Notable writer K P Ramanunni presided over the function. Josemon P David, Head of the Kozhikode Region of the Bank delivered the welcome speech, and the vote of thanks was proposed by Shaji K V, Vice President of the Bank.
Federal Bank has been contributing to the growth of Kerala State since its inception. The Bank is known for its social ethos through its various CSR activities across the State and across the country too. With the institution of this award last year, the Bank had ventured into the Malayalam literary world.
Federal Bank which is scaling its journey from presence to prominence to dominance and is now scripting a unique story by leading the literature innovation.
- Iru- V Shinilal
- Kathakal- S Hareesh
- Kara- Sarah Joseph
- K P Appan Nishedhiyum Maharshiyum- Prasannarajan
- Charithram AdruShyamakkiya Murivukal- Sudha Menon
- Thakkol- Anand
- Thathreesmarthavicharam- Cherai Ramdas
- Naravamsasasthra Kurippukalile Carl Marx- T T Sreekumar
- Mrugakalapangal- Mehmood Kooria
- Sanchari Marangal- KGS
2022
Federal Bank Sahithya Puraskaram 2022
Federal Bank proudly presents the Federal Bank Sahithya Puraskaram 2022, a recognition of outstanding literary achievements. Notable writer K Venu was honored with this prestigious award for his autobiography, Oranweshanathinte Kadha, during the esteemed Kerala Literature Festival held at Kozhikode.
The announcement of this esteemed award was made by Nandakumar V, EVP & Head – Branch Banking, and the award was presented by Balagopal Chandrasekhar, Chairman and Independent Director of the Bank. Mr. Chandrasekhar also delivered a thought-provoking keynote address, further enriching the literary spirit of the occasion.
The awardee was selected after a rigorous process of selection. 10 most popular nominations were sent to a judging committee comprising of KC Narayanan, PK Rajasekharan and Sunil P Ilayidom. Notable writer M Mukundan presided over the function. Mohanadas T S, DVP and Regional Head of Kozhikode Region delivered the welcome speech, and the vote of thanks was proposed by Josemon P David, DVP of the Bank.