| Padmaprabha Literary Award | |
|---|---|
| Award for individual contributions to Malayalam literature | |
| Awarded for | Literary award in India |
| Sponsored by | Padmaprabha Foundation |
| Reward(s) | ₹75,000, citation, a gem-studded ring |
| First awarded | 1996 |
| Last awarded | 2023 |
| Highlights | |
| Total awarded | 24 |
| First winner | Unnikrishnan Puthoor |
| Last winner | Sreekumaran Thampi |
Padmaprabha Literary Award for contributions to the field of Malayalam literature is instituted by the Padmaprabha Foundation. A prestigious literary prize in Malayalam, the award was instituted in memory of freedom fighter and socialist Padmaprabha. It carries a purse of Rs 75,000, a gem-studded ring and plaque.[1] The awards are announced every year.