Awadh Samman Explained
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.[1]
Zee News Awadh Samman Awardees for 2012
General Award
| Name | Description | Field of Merit |
| K. A. Dubey Padmesh | | [2] |
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Unique Tailors Lifetime Achievement Award
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Zee News Awadh Samman Awardees for 2009
Awards were presented at the Taj Hotel in Lucknow.[6]
General Award
| Name | Description | Field of Merit |
| Draupadi alias Duiji Amma | for increasing awareness amongst women mine workers | Social Service |
| Dr. T C Thakur | for Modern Agricultural Techniques Research | Agriculture |
| Dr Nalinaksh Vyas | IIT Kanpur | Science & Technology |
| Nayantara Sehgal | eminent writer | Literature |
| Rooprekha Varma | former VC of Lucknow University Professor who has made a notable contribution in the field of education | Education |
| Manjari Chaturvedi | for new experiments in Kathak | Dance |
| Dr Ramlakhan Singh | for specialized work on wild animals | Environment & Wild Life Conservation |
| Mohammed Shahid | for bringing laurels to India in Field Hockey | Sports |
| Vijay Jaddhari | | Seed Conservation & Rural Development |
| Tapsi Kushwaha | | Social Service & Environment |
| Manoj Sengar | | Social Awareness |
| Upendra Srivastava | Education | |
Lifetime Achievement Award
| Name | Field of Merit |
| Girija Devi | contribution to the world of Indian Classical Music |
| Birju Maharaj | contribution to the world of Kathak | |
Special Achievement Award
| Name | Field of Merit |
| Yugratna Srivastava | for making a mark in the international arena in the field of Environment | |
Sahara Awadh Samman Awardees for 2006
Award was presented to recipients in a ceremony held at the Laxman Mela ground in Lucknow.[7] Award included a Rs 1 Lakh & atrophy.
General Award
| Name | Field of Merit |
| Hrithik Roshan | Cinema |
| Udit Narayan | Singer |
| Javed Siddiqui | Writer |
| Lalit Khaitan | Industrialist | |
Radico Awadh Samman Awardees for 2005
Award was presented to recipients in a ceremony in Lucknow.[8]
General Award
| Name | Field of Merit |
| Sharmila Tagore | film artist & chairperson of the Censor Board of India |
| Muzzafar Ali | filmmaker & designer | |
Naaz-e-Awadh
| Name | Field of Merit |
| Muzzafar Ali | Chikankari & Zardozi |
| Meera Ali | Chikankari & Zardozi | |
Sahara Awadh Samman Awardees for 2003
Award was presented to recipients in a ceremony in Lucknow.,[9] [10]
General Award
| Name | Field of Merit |
| Hrithik Roshan | Cinema |
| Singer | |
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.[11]
General Award
| Name | Field of Merit |
| Anil Kapoor | Cinema |
| Raveena Tandon | Cinema | |
Awadh Samman Awardees for 2001
Award was presented to recipients in a ceremony in Lucknow by Governor Vishnu Kant Shastri.,[12] [13] The award included Rs. 1 lakh, a citation and a memento.
General Award
| Name | Field of Merit |
| Ashok Kumar | Cinema |
| A.R.Rahman | Music |
| Javed Akhtar | Poetry/Lyrics | |
Awadh Samman Awardees for 1999
Award was presented to recipients in a ceremony in Lucknow.[14]
General Award
| Name | Field of Merit |
| Ali Sardar Jafri | – | |
Awadh Samman Awardees for 1980
Award was presented to recipients in a ceremony in Lucknow by Governor Vishnu Kant Shastri .[15]
General Award
| Name | Field of Merit |
| Amitabh Bachchan | Cinema | |
Notes and References
- News: Anil Kapoor Joins The Ranks. 2015-03-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20030218101000/http://www.indiaoz.com.au/bollywood/news/news18.shtml. 18 February 2003.
- Web site: www.padmeshji.com. www.padmeshji.com. 24 January 2024.
- Web site: Learn Yoga Postures,Learn Yoga Techniques,Learn Yoga Poses,Learning Yoga Techniques,India. www.bharatyog.com. 24 January 2024.
- Web site: Author Ruchita Misra awarded the Awadh Samman for The (In)eligible Bachelors. 24 January 2024.
- Web site: Ruchita Misra | Official Website:: Author of The (In)eligible Bachelors. ruchitamisra.com. 24 January 2024.
- News: Zee News announces Awadh Samman winners. 2015-03-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20091206012151/http://www.tvnext.in/news/161/ARTICLE/2524/2009-12-01.html . 6 December 2009.
- News: Hrithik Roshan-Hrithik donates award money. 2009-12-17.
- News: Radico Awadh Samman 2005 and Radico Naaz-e-Awadh . 2009-12-17 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20060710062511/http://www.radicokhaitan.com/corporateservices/Radico_April-June_8aug.pdf . 2006-07-10 .
- News: Straight Answers-Lucknow Times-Cities-The Times of India. 2009-12-17 . The Times Of India. 2003-11-12.
- News: Mrs. Malini Awasthi W/o Mr Avanish Awasthi batch of 1987 . 2009-12-17 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100713135852/http://www.iasowaup.org/Performing%20Arts.html . 2010-07-13 .
- News: Anil, Raveena get Awadh Samman. 2009-12-17 . The Times Of India. 2002-06-12.
- News: The Indian Express. 2009-12-17.
- News: Pratiyogita Darpan Nov 2007. 2009-12-17. Darpan. Pratiyogita. November 2007.
- News: Right in action. 2009-12-17.
- News: Awards won Amitabh Bachchan . 2009-12-17 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090826171150/http://www.xomba.com/awards_won_amitabh_bachchan . 2009-08-26 .
