Awards Given - The Cultural Forum, Manipur

Awards given by the Cultural Forum, Manipur

Thoibi Award: An award instituted by Takhellambam Thoibi Devi noted Manipuri author and Social worker since 1987 in the field of Manipuri Literature, Creative Plastic Art and Manipuri Matam Eshei alternately every 2 (two) year; Award carries an amount of Rs 10000/= (Rupees ten thousand) with citation and a shawl.

Dineshwori Sahitya Mana: The award instituted in memory of Late Dineshwori Elangbam by the family of Dr Elangbam Dinamani Singh of Singjamei, Leisangthem Leikai; This award is being given since 1998 to outstanding works of Manipuri Literature alternately every 2(two) year. Award carries an amount of Rs 10000/= (Rupees ten thousand) with citation and a shawl.

Huirem Amuba and Yaimabi Award: The award jointly instituted by Professor Dr Huirem Behari Singh, Dr. Huirem Nimaichnd Singh and their brothers in memory of their parents Late Huirem Amuba and Late Huirem Yaimabi. This award is being given since 2008 to outstanding works of Manipuri Culture (Lifetime achievement), Manipuri carpentry/Weaving, Painting and Idol making alternately every 2(two) year. Award carries an amount of Rs 10000/= (Rupees ten thousand) with citation and a shawl.

Professor Chongtham Manihar Singh Award: The award jointly instituted by Chongtham ongbi Satyabati Devi Keisampat Aheibam Leirak and her children Dr. Chongtham Shyamsundar Singh, Dinachandra Chongtham, Dr. Umabati Chongtham and Dr. Nungshitombi Chongtham in memory of Late Professor Chongtham Manihar Singh; This award is being given in recognition Lifetime achievement in Manipuri Literature, Manipuri culture and Manipuri theatre alternately every 2(two) year since 2014. Award carries an amount of Rs 10000/= (Rupees ten thousand) with citation and a shawl.

Lairellakpam Dharambir Singh Literary Award: The award instituted by Lairellakpam Iboton and Lairellakpam ongbi Swarnalata Devi of Tera Loukrakpam Leikai in memory of their son Late Lairellakpam Dharambir Singh; This award is given to young creative writers within the age of 35 years alternately every 2(two) year since 2014. Award carries an amount of Rs 10000/= (Rupees ten thousand) with citation and a shawl.

Laisom ongbi Indrani and Laisom Geetabali Memorial Award: The award instituted by Laisom Ibomcha Singh of Keisamthong Laisom Leirak in memory of his mother Late Laisom ongbi Indrani and sister Late Laisom Geetabali. This award is given outstanding works of Manipuri Literature alternately every 2(two) year since 2014. Award carries an amount of Rs 10000/= (Rupees ten thousand) with citation and a shawl.

Dr Ibeyaima Cultural Harmony Award: The award instituted by Dr RK Shyamamanda Singh, Canada in memory of his wife Late Dr Ibeyaima jointly with his daughters Sheetal, Shivard and Sterina is given to social workers in recognition of outstanding services in the field of cultural harmony of Manipur every year since 2014. Award carries an amount of Rs 10000/= (Rupees ten thousand) with citation and a shawl.

Laisom Tomba Memorial Award: The award instituted by Laisom Ibomcha Singh and family of Keisamthong Laisom Leirak in memory of his father Late Laisom Tomba is given in the field of Manipuri Folklore alternately every 2(two) year since 2016. Award carries an amount of Rs 10000/= (Rupees ten thousand) with citation and a shawl.

Huirem Ranjit Memorial Award: The award is instituted by Huirem ongbi Nungshitombi Devi of Sagolband, Meino Leirak jointly with his sons Huirem Nikam and Huirem Niranjan and daughter Neeta Huirem for Lifetime achievement in the field of Manipuri folksong, Khutlang Eshei, Lai Haraoba etc. The award given alternately every 2 year since 2016 carries an amount of Rs 10000/= (Rupees ten thousand) with citation and a shawl.

Khumanthem Prakash Award: The award is instituted by Khumanthem Prakash Singh of Sagolband Meino Leirak, renowned poet, writer of Manipur in encouragement of Disable performing artists. The award given alternately every 2 year since 2016 carries an amount of Rs 25000/= (Rupees twenty five thousand) with citation and a shawl.

Maisnam Babu and Pasot Memorial Award: The award is instituted by Priyadarshini M Gangte of Old Lambulane, Imphal in memory of her parents Maisnam Babu and Pasot This award is given to leading woman writers of Manipur alternately every 2(two) year since 2016. Award carries an amount of Rs 10000/= (Rupees ten thousand) with citation and a shawl.

Soibam Maradona Memorial Award: The award is instituted by Soibam Manihar and his wife Sinam ningol Soibam ongbi Kanan of Kwakeithel, Moirangpurel Leikai in memory of their son Late Soibam Maradona. This award is given to Manipuri writers in recognition of their lifetime contribution to Manipuri Literature alternately every 2(two) year since 2016. Award carries an amount of Rs 10000/= (Rupees ten thousand) with citation and a shawl.

Arambam Ibungohal and Binodkumari Memorial Award: The award is instituted by Arambam Meme and Dr. Namram Sarat of Khwai Nagamapal. This award is given to outstanding creative writers alternately every 2(two) year since 2016. Award carries an amount of Rs 10000/= (Rupees ten thousand) with citation and a shawl.

Ngangom Bhanumati Devi Memorial Award: The award is instituted by Nongmaithem Kirankumar and his wife Nongmaithem ongbi Indira Devi of Yaiskul, Chingakham Leirak in memory of their grandmother Late Ngangom Bhanumati Devi. The award is given in recognition of lifetime achievement to the exponents of Manoharsai/Nat-sankirtan alternately every 2(two) year since 2016. Award carries an amount of Rs 10000/= (Rupees ten thousand) with citation and a shawl.

Takhellambam ongbi Hamom Chaobiton Devi Freedom fighter Memorial Award: The award is instituted by Takhellambam Irabot Singh of Sega Road, Thouda Bhavok Leikai, in memory of his grandmother Late Hamom Chaobiton Devi. The award is given in recognition of lifetime achievement to the exponents of Khongjom Parva alternately every 2(two) year since 2016. Award carries an amount of Rs 10000/= (Rupees ten thousand) with citation and a shawl.

Gurumayum Bala Devi Award: The award is instituted by Gurumayum Bala Devi of Singjamei, Yumnam Leikai Road, in encouragement and promotion of Meetei Pung (Manipuri Mridanga). The award is given eminent exponents of Meetei Pung alternately every 2(two) year since 2016. Award carries an amount of Rs 10000/= (Rupees ten thousand) with citation and a shawl.

Koijam Dhiren Memorial Award: The award instituted by Dr Koijam Shantibala Devi of Khurai Lamlong will be given to outstanding works of Manipuri Literature. The award will be given alternately every 2(two) year since 2018 and carries an amount of Rs 10000/= (Rupees ten thousand) with citation and a shawl.

Dibina Takhellambam Ningshing Mana: The award instituted by Takhellambam Irabot Singh and his wife Takhellambam ongbi Nolini Devi of Sega Road Thouda Bhavok Leikai in memory of their daughter Dibina Takhellambam will be given to young writers in the age of upto 40 years. The award will be given alternately every 2(two) year since 2018 and carries an amount of Rs 10000/= (Rupees ten thousand) with citation and a shawl.

Haorokcham Eigyajit Memorial Award: The award instituted by Maisnam ningol Haorokcham ongbi Kamla Devi of Keisampat Thokchom Leikai in memory of her husband Late Haorokcham Eigyajit. The award will be given to eminent exponents of Nat-Sangeet since 2018. The award will be given alternately every 2(two) year since 2018 and carries an amount of Rs 10000/= (Rupees ten thousand) with citation and a shawl.