Priyadarshni Academy applauds handpicked Indian authors for their exceptional creations, giving recognition to works in languages like marathi, Sindhi, Marathi and Gujarati, to promote and increase awareness of the leading languages of India. A cash award of Rs 25,000 each is given to the winning authors, along with a gleaming trophy from the Academy.
Mr. Sameer Gaikwad, receiving the Urmila Jyoti Taparia Foundation Marathi Literary Award 2025.
Mr. Anil Sabale, receiving the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2024.
Dr. Meena Prabhu, receiving the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2023.
Dr. Mahesh Keluskar, receiving the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2019.
Dr. Narendra Jadhav, receiving the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2017.
Mr. Jayraj Salgaokar, receiving the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2016.
Dr. Aruna Dhere, receiving the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2015.
Mr. Vishram Gupte, receiving the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2014.
Mr. Nanda Khare, receiving the Geeta Israni Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2010.
Mr. Rajan Khan, receiving the Geeta Israni Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2011.
Ms. Monika Gajendragadkar, receiving the Geeta Israni Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2010.
Mr. Tambi Durai, receiving the Geeta Israni Memorial Marathi Literary Award 2009.
Mr. Chandarkumar Nalage, receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Marathi Literary Award 2007.
Ms. Kavita Mahajan, receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Marathi Literary Award 2006 from Shri Keshub Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
Mr. Vijay Tendulkar, receiving the Shri Kisharam Lekhraj Rupani Memorial marathi Literary Award 2007.
Ms. Urmila Pawar, receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Marathi Literary Award 2004 from Mrs. Jayawantiben Mehta, Union Minister of State for Power.
Mr. Babu Biradar, receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Marathi Literary Award 2003 from Mr. Ram Naik, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Govt. of India.
Mr. T. V. Srideshmukh, receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Marathi Literary Award 2001 from Mr. Vijay Tendulkar, Eminent Writer and Playwright.
Mrs. Meghana Petha, receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Marathi Literary Award 1997 from Mr. Ramrao Adik, Senior Advocate.
Mr. R. G. Jadhav, receiving the R. B. Hotchand Hiranand Memorial Award for Marathi Literature 1996 from Mr. Gopinath Munde, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Dr. A. H. Salunkhe, receiving the R. B. Hotchand Hiranand Memorial Award for Marathi Literature 1994 from Mr. Harcharan Singh Josh, President, Indian Council of World Affairs.
Prof. Fakirarao Munjaji Shinde, receiving the R. B. Hotchand Hiranand Memorial Award for Marathi Literature 1993 from Mr. R. S. Gavai, Former Leader of Opposition, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
Mr. M.V. Dhond, receiving the R. B. Hotchand Hiranand Memorial Award 1992 from Dr Pranab Mukherjee, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission.
Mr. Vithal Wagh, receiving the R. B. Hotchand Hiranand Memorial Award for Marathi Literature 1991 from Justice M. Hidayatullah, former Vice President of India.
Mr. Ranganath Pathare, receiving the R. B. Hotchand Hiranand Memorial Award for Marathi Literature 1990 from Mr. Shivraj Patil, Deputy Lok Sabha
Mr. Vishwasrao Patil, receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Award for Marathi Literature 1979 from Prof. K. K. Tewary, Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting.
Mr. Anand Yadav, receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Award for Marathi Literature 1977 from Smt. Prabha Rau, Member of the Parliament.
Mr. S. N. Pendse, receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Award for Marathi Literature 1977 from Mr. Ajitkumar Panja, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India.
Prof. Rao Saheb Kasbe, receiving the Priyadarshni Academy Award for Marathi Literature 1976 from Mr. S. B. Chavan, Chief Minister of Maharashtra.