Awadh Samman

The Awadh Samman is an award constituted by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, to honor exceptional and meritorious contribution in their chosen field/profession. Prominent recipients of award include Naushad, Lata Mangeshkar, Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand, Amitabh Bachchan, Ashok Kumar Udit Narayan and A R Rahman.

''Zee News'' Awadh Samman Awardees for 2009

Awards were presented at the Taj Hotel in Lucknow.

''Sahara'' Awadh Samman Awardees for 2006

Award was presented to recipients in a ceremony held at the Laxman Mela ground in Lucknow. Award included a Rs 1 Lakh & atrophy.

''Radico'' Awadh Samman Awardees for 2005

Award was presented to recipients in a ceremony in Lucknow.

''Sahara'' Awadh Samman Awardees for 2003

Award was presented to recipients in a ceremony in Lucknow.,

''IAAC'' Awadh Samman Awardees for 2002

Awards were by Governor Vishnu Kant Shastri presented in a ceremony held at the Laxman Mela ground in Lucknow.

Awadh Samman Awardees for 2001

Award was presented to recipients in a ceremony in Lucknow by Governor Vishnu Kant Shastri., The award included Rs. 1 lakh, a citation and a memento.

Awadh Samman Awardees for 1999

Award was presented to recipients in a ceremony in Lucknow.

Awadh Samman Awardees for 1980

Award was presented to recipients in a ceremony in Lucknow by Governor Vishnu Kant Shastri.