Daijiworld Media Network—Mangalore (EP)
Mangalore, Oct 16: With a view to encouraging Konkani literature, the All India Konkani Writers’ Organization (AIKWO) has instituted AIKWO Sahitya Puroskar in three categories each for literature in Kannada and Roman scripts, starting this year.
From the numerous applications and recommendations received, two separate sets of juries have selected the following for the awards this year –
1. Category: Stories & Novels
Script: Kannada - Stan Ageira, Dubai
Script: Roman - Willy Goes
2. Category: Poetry
Script: Kannada - Andrew L D’Cunha
Script: Roman - Pio Fernandes
3. Category: Dramas & Others
Script: Kannada - Arun Raj Rodrigues
Script: Roman - Fr Eusebio Gomes
The Kannada script awards have been sponsored by –
1. Sunil D’Silva, Qatar – Late Jerry Kulshekar Award (Stories & Novels)
2. Fans of Chafra – Late Chafra D’Costa Award (Poetry)
3. Rohan Monteiro, Property – Rohan Monteiro Award (Dramas & Others)
The awards will be presented at the AIKWO Sahitya Sommellon to be held on Sunday October 26, 2014, at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, Goa. The awards carry a cash prize of Rs 20,000 each, a trophy and an honour.