Nadoja Award
The Nadoja Award is a prestigious award presented annually by Kannada University, Hampi, India to eminent personalities for their contribution in various fields. The word "Nodoja" belongs to Adikavi Pampa which means `teacher to the land'. This award is equivalent to the Honorary degree. This award is inspired by the honorary Degree of 'Desikottama' by the Visva-Bharati University.
Recipients
The recipients of Nadoja Award are:| Year | Name | Picture | Field |
| 1995 | Kuvempu | Literature | |
| 1995 | S. Nijalingappa | Politics | |
| 1995 | Gangubai Hangal | Hindustani Music | |
| 1996 | Patil Puttappa | Journalism | |
| 1996 | P. T. Narasimhachar | Literature | |
| 1997 | K. Shivaram Karanth | Literature | |
| 1997 | H.K.Kareem Khan | ||
| 1998 | Puttaraj Gawai | Classical Music | |
| 1998 | Hosur Narasimhaiah | Education | |
| 1998 | B.Shaik Ali | ||
| 1998 | R.M.Hadapad | Arts | |
| 1998 | Vyakarana teertha Chandrasekhar Sastry | Literature | |
| 1999 | Rajkumar. | Arts | |
| 1999 | Javare Gowda | Literature | |
| 1999 | George Michell | History | |
| 1999 | R. C. Hiremath | Linguistics | |
| 2000 | A. N. Murthy Rao | Literature | |
| 2001 | Udupi Ramachandra Rao | Science | |
| 2001 | Bhimsen Joshi | Music | |
| 2001 | G. S. Shivarudrappa | Literature | |
| 2001 | K.Venkata Lakshmamma | Dance | |
| 2002 | H. L. Nage Gowda | Literature | |
| 2002 | Chennaveera Kanavi | Literature | |
| 2002 | C. N. R. Rao | Science | |
| 2003 | K. S. Nissar Ahmed | Literature | |
| 2003 | Subhadramma Mansur | Drama | |
| 2003 | L.Narayana Reddy | Agriculture | |
| 2003 | Chandrashekhara Kambara | Literature | |
| 2003 | Geetha Nagabhushan | Literature | |
| 2003 | G.Narayana | Literature | |
| 2004 | M. Chidananda Murthy | Literature | |
| 2004 | G.S.Khande Rao | Arts | |
| 2004 | Siri Ajji | Folk Music | |
| 2005 | G. Venkatasubbiah | Lexicography | |
| 2005 | C.Parvathamma | ||
| 2005 | Sara Aboobacker | Literature | |
| 2005 | Enagi Balappa | Drama | |
| 2005 | Naganna Monappa Badigera | Sculpture | |
| 2005 | Bhadragiri Achyuta Das | Harikatha | |
| 2006 | Daroji Eramma | Burrakatha | |
| 2006 | Sarojini Mahishi | Politics | |
| 2006 | Hampa Nagarajaiah | Literature | |
| 2006 | Kayyar Kinhanna Rai | Literature | |
| 2006 | Mudenur Sanganna | Literature | |
| 2007 | Shantarasa | Literature | |
| 2007 | S. R. Nayak | Law and Judiciary | |
| 2007 | Siddalingaiah | Literature | |
| 2007 | Sukri Bommagowda | Folk Music | |
| 2008 | L. Basavaraju | Literature | |
| 2008 | U. R. Ananthamurthy | Literature | |
| 2008 | Yadramanahalli Doddabharamappa | Puppetry | |
| 2008 | Kamala Hampana | Literature | |
| 2008 | Srinivas Havanoor | Literature | |
| 2009 | Saalumarada Thimmakka | Social Work | |
| 2009 | Shikaripura Ranganatha Rao | Archaeology | |
| 2009 | D. N. Shankar Bhat | Linguistics | |
| 2009 | V.T.Kale | Fine Arts | |
| 2009 | Muni Venkatappa | Literature | |
| 2010 | Veerendra Heggade | Philanthrophy | |
| 2010 | M. M. Kalburgi | Education | |
| 2010 | Baraguru Ramachandrappa | Film Industry | |
| 2010 | P. B. Sreenivas | Music | |
| 2010 | Harijana Padmamma | Drama | |
| 2011 | V. S. Malimath | Law and Judiciary | |
| 2011 | S L Bhyrappa | Literature | |
| 2011 | K. G. Nagarajappa | Literature | |
| 2011 | Yellavva Durgappa Doddappanavar | Folk theatre Art | |
| 2011 | G. Shankar | Social Service | |
| 2011 | B. K. S. Iyengar | Yoga | |
| 2012 | K. P. Rao | Computers | |
| 2012 | Belagal Veeranna | Puppetry | |
| 2012 | Brijesh Patel | Sports | |
| 2012 | B.K.Sumitra | Music | |
| 2012 | Annadaneshwar Swami | ||
| 2012 | Gonal Bheemappa | ||
| 2012 | Mahesh Joshi | ||
| 2012 | Devanur Mahadeva | Literature | |
| 2013 | S. K. Shivakumar | Science | |
| 2013 | Ko Channabasappa | Literature | |
| 2013 | N. Santosh Hegde | Law and Judiciary | |
| 2015 | S. R. Ramaswamy | Literature and Journalism | |
| 2015 | P.S.Shankar | Medical Literature | |
| 2015 | M.H.Krishnaiah | Literature and Critisism | |
| 2017 | B.T.Rudresh | Homeopathy | |
| 2018 | Rajeev Taranath | Classical Music |