Punyabhushan
| Punyabhushan | |
|---|---|
| Type | civilian |
| Category | regional |
| Instituted | 1989 |
| First awarded | 1989 |
| Last awarded | 2012 |
| Total awarded | 23 |
| Awarded by | PunyaBhushan Foundation, Pune |
The Punyabhushan award (Marathi: पुण्यभूषण, translation: Jewel of Pune) is awarded every year to an eminent personality from the field of art, music, culture, science, industry, social service, or sports in a special public function in the city of Pune Maharashtra, India.
The award is announced every year by the Punyabhushan Foundation on 23 March with a view to commemorate the memory of Indian revolutionary martyrs Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru.
List of awardees
The following persons have received Punyabhushan Awards.
| Year | Name | Field of Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Pandit Bhimsen Joshi | Music |
| 1990 | Dr Dinkar Kelkar | Culture |
| 1991 | Shantanurao Kirloskar | Industry |
| 1992 | Dr. Banoo Coyaji | Social Service |
| 1993 | P. L. Deshpande | Literature |
| 1999 | Pratap Godse[1] | Social service |
| 2000 | Chandu Borde[2] | Sport |
| 2001 | Jayantrao Tilak[3] | Industry |
| 2002 | Dr. Jabbar Patel[4] | Culture |
| 2009 | S. B. Mujumdar[5] | Social Service |
| 2010 | Dr. R.C. Dhere[6] | Medicine |
| 2011 | Dr. H.V. Sardesai[7] | Medicine |
| 2012 | Nirmala Purandare[8] | Social Service |
| 2013 | Sudhir Gadgil | Journalism |
References
- ↑ "Founder president of Dagdusheth trust dead". DNA India. 29 February 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ↑ "http://dnasyndication.com/dna/article/DNPUN23392". DNA India. 2 December 2010. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ↑ "Pune's Pride - Before 19 th Century". PuneDiary.com. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ↑ "Jabbar Patel to get Punyabhushan award". The Times of India. 12 Dec 2002. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ↑ "Padma Bhushan Dr. S. B. Mujumdar (M.Sc. Ph.D.) - Distinguished Academician & Educationist". Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ↑ "Punyabhushan award for Dr R C Dhere". SakalTimes. 12 February 2010. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ↑ "Punyabhushan award for H V Sardesai". The Times of India. 24 March 2011. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ↑ "Purandare to continue to work for rural women, kids". SakalTimes. 18 July 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2012.