title: Kanaka Shree
text: # Kanaka Shree
  
  The Kanaka Shree is an award instituted by the Government of Karnataka to recognize and honour individuals who contribute to the promotion of the values and literature of Kanakadasa.
  
  ## The Award
  
  The award carries a citation, a shawl and a cash prize 500,000 Indian rupees.
  
  ## Winners
  
  * 2015: Dr. Swamirao Kulkarni
  * 2014: Prof. A V Navada
  * 2013: Prof. Krishna Kolhar Kulkarni
  * 2011: Prof. Jyothi Hosur
  * 2010: Dr. H. J. Lakkappa Gowda
  * 2009: Dr. T. N. Nagarathna
  * 2008: Prof. Sudhakar
  