Academy chairperson Kumble Sundar Rao said each award carries a cash prize of Rs 10,000, a shawl, a citation and a memento. It would be presented on March 21 at Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala by Dharmadhikari D Veerendra Heggade.
The award winners for 2008 are: Karki Narayana Hasyagara, Vandse Narayana Ganiga, Molahalli Heriyanaik, Hosahitlu Malinga Bhat, H Subbanna Bhat, Ramaiah Rai, K Fakira Gerukatte, Madevaiah, K N Dasachar and Siddanna Chenappa Sarasamba.
Winners for 2009 are: Kadandelu Purushotham Bhat, Peruvadi Narayana Bhat, Mathyadi Narasimha Shetty, Dharmashale Mahabaleshwara Bhat, Mukhyaprana Kinnigoli, Srinappa Rai Sampaje, M K Ramesh Acharya, Khader Saab, K B Jayachandra Raj Urs, Kashibai Dadanatti.
The academy covers wide range of art forms including Thenkutittu, Badaguthittu, Bada Badagu, Sannata, Doddata, Krishna Parijatha, Ghattadakore.
Published 17 March 2010, 17:48 IST