The Government of Kerala has announced the winners of the 2025 Kerala Awards, the highest state-level civilian honors modeled after the nation's Padma Awards.
In this article, we explore the significance of these awards and honor the recipients who embody the spirit of Kerala’s dedication to progress and social well-being.
Kerala Award Winners 2025
The Kerala government on Thursday (October 31) announced the prestigious 2025 Kerala Awards, honoring the contributions of eight notable individuals.
These honors recognize excellence across various fields, with recipients including Dr. M. R. Raghava Varier, Cdr. Abhilash Tomy and Sashi Kumar, the founder of Asianet.
Kerala Jyothi
The Kerala Jyothi Award is the highest honor given to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to social service and community development.
List of Kerala Jyothi Award Winners:
| Year | Name of the Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2022 | M. T. Vasudevan Nair (Writer) |
| 2023 | T. Padmanabhan (Writer) |
| 2024 | M. K. Sanu (Writer) |
| 2025 | Dr. M. R. Raghava Varier (Education) |
He is a specialist in reading the Edakkal Cave inscriptions in Wayanad, which are crucial for understanding prehistoric human settlements in Kerala.
His book, Kerala Charithram, is considered essential reading for anyone studying the state's past.
Kerala Prabha
The Kerala Prabha Award is the second-highest in Kerala. It is given to recognize individuals for their outstanding achievements in the fields of arts, literature, and culture.
List of Kerala Prabha Award Winners:
| Year | Name of the Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Mammootty (Actor) |
| Omchery N. N. Pillai (Writer) | |
| T. Madhava Menon (Social Worker) | |
| 2023 | Justice M. Fathima Beevi |
| Nataraja Krishnamurthy (Soorya Krishnamoorthy) | |
| 2024 | S. Somanath (Science, Engineering) |
| Bhuvaneswari (Agriculture) | |
| 2025 | Dr. Rajashree Warrier (Arts, Dance) |
| P. B. Aneesh (Agriculture) |
Dr. Rajashree Warrier is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer, educator, and musician.
She is known for 'Nattumozhi,' a cultural fusion initiative where she choreographs classical dance to Malayalam poetry, making the art form more accessible to Malayalis all over.
P. B. Aneesh is a progressive farmer from Kannur who utilizes IoT (Internet of Things) sensors to monitor soil moisture and weather conditions on his farm.
Thereby demonstrating how technology and traditional wisdom can be combined to address modern food security challenges.
Kerala Sree
The Kerala Sree Award, the third-highest honor in Kerala, is dedicated to recognizing exemplary efforts in promoting health, education, and environmental conservation.
It highlights the significance of social responsibility and environmental stewardship and is conferred upon 5 individuals.
List of Kerala Sree Award Winners:
| Year | Name of the Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Kanayi Kunhiraman (Arts) |
| Vaikom Vijayalakshmi (Arts) | |
| Gopinath Muthukad (Arts, Social service) | |
| Kochouseph Chittilappilly (Social service, Industry) | |
| Sathyabhama Das Biju (Science) | |
| M. P. Parameswaran (Science, Social service) | |
| 2023 | V. P. Gangadharan (Health) |
| Ravi D. C. (Commerce & Industry) | |
| Punalur Somarajan (Social service) | |
| K. M. Chandrasekhar (Civil service) | |
| Pandit Ramesh Narayan (Arts, Music) | |
| 2024 | Sanju Samson (Sports) |
| Shyja Baby (Social service) | |
| Dr. T. K. Jayakumar (Health) | |
| Narayana Bhattathiri (Calligraphy) | |
| Kalamandalam Vimala Menon (Arts) | |
| V. K. Mathews (Commerce & Industry) | |
| 2025 | Sashi Kumar (Journalism & Media) |
| Cdr. Abhilash Tomy (Retd) (Sports (Sailing)) | |
| M. K. Vimal Govind (Startup / Technology) | |
| Jilumol Mariet Thomas (Social service) Shahal Hassan Musaliyar (Education) |
- Sashi Kumar: Founder of Asianet. He revolutionized regional media by launching Kerala’s first private satellite channel. Currently chairs the Asian College of Journalism.
- Cdr. Abhilash Tomy: The first Indian to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe. After breaking his spine in a storm in 2018, he returned to finish 2nd in the grueling Golden Globe Race 2022.
- M. K. Vimal Govind: Co-founder of Genrobotics. His team invented 'Bandicoot,' a robot designed to clean manholes, aiming to end the dehumanizing practice of manual scavenging.
- Jilumol Mariet Thomas: Asia's first armless woman to obtain a driving license.
- Shahal Hassan Musaliyar: Chairman of the TKM Trust, played a pivotal role in strengthening the infrastructure of higher education in Kerala.
Summary of 2025 Kerala Award Winners:
- Kerala Jyothi – Dr. M. R. Raghava Varier.
- Kerala Prabha – Dr. Rajashree Warrier & P. B. Aneesh.
- Kerala Sree – Sashi Kumar, Cdr. Abhilash Tomy, M. K. Vimal Govind, Jilumol Mariet Thomas, & Shahal Hassan Musaliyar.
Together, these awards reflect Kerala’s commitment to honoring individuals and organizations that make positive contributions to society, fostering a culture of excellence and social responsibility.
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