List of Yuva Puraskar winners for Kannada


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.
YearAuthorWorkGenreReferences
2011Veeranna MadiwalaraNelada Karuneya DaniPoetry
2012Arif RajaJangama Fakeerana JoligePoetry
2013Lakkur AnandaBatavadeyagada RaseethiPoetry
2014Kavya KadameDhyanake Thaareekhina HangillaPoetry
2015Mounesh BadigerMayakolahalaShort Stories
2016Vikrama HatwaraZero Mathu OnduShort Stories
2017Shanthi K. AppannaManasu AbhisaarikeShort Stories
2018Padmanabha BhatKepina DabbiShort Stories
2019Fakeer BeruNovel
2020K. S. MahadevaswamyDhoopada MakkaluShort Stories
2021H. Lakshmi Narayan SwamyTogala Cheelada KarnaPoetry
2022Dadapeer JymanNeelakurinjiShort Stories
2023Manjunayak ChallurPhoo Mattu Ithara KathegaluShort Stories
2024Shruthi B. R.Zero BalancePoetry
2025R. DileepkumarPacceya JaguliCriticism