The Nadoja Award (Kannada: ನಾಡೋಜ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ) is a prestigious award presented annually by Kannada University, Hampi, India to eminent personalities for their contribution in various fields.[1] The word "Nadoja" belongs to Adikavi Pampa which means `teacher to the Land's. [clarification needed][citation needed]