Federal Bank Sahithya Puraskaram
Federal Bank invites you to nominate books for "Federal Bank Sahithya Puraskaram 2026""
- Malayalam books across all genres are eligible for nomination
- Books must have been published between 1st Nov 2025 and 31st Oct 2026
- Each person can nominate up to three books. There is no minimum number of nominations
- Translated, edited or compiled works, as well as books with multiple authors, are not eligible for nomination
- Books authored by Federal Bank employees or their relatives are not eligible for nomination
- Nominations close on 15 November 2026
2025
2025
Federal Bank Sahithya Puraskaram 2025
Dr. K Sreekumar has been chosen for the Federal Bank Literary Award 2025 for his biography 'MT Vasudevan Nair'. The award was presented by Pramod Kumar T V, Vice President and Regional Head - Kozhikode of Federal Bank, along with a cheque of Rs 1 lakh cash prize at the Kerala Literature Festival, Kozhikode.
The winner was chosen from five popular nominations by a jury comprising Paul Zacharia, Muse Mary and Sajay K V. Bindu M, Deputy Vice President of Federal Bank, delivered the vote of thanks.
2024
Federal Bank Sahithya Puraskaram 2024
E Santhosh Kumar has been chosen for the Federal Bank Literary Award 2024 for his novel 'Thapomayiyude Achan'. The award was presented by Josemon P David, Vice President and Regional Head - Kozhikode of Federal Bank, along with a cheque of Rs 1 lakh cash prize at the Kerala Literature Festival, Kozhikode,.
The winner was chosen from five popular nominations by a jury comprising Benyamin, Fathima E V, and Rahul Radhakrishnan. Notable writer V J James presided over the event, and Bindu M, Deputy Vice President of Federal Bank, delivered the vote of thanks.
2023
Federal Bank Sahithya Puraskaram 2023
Sarah Joseph was chosen for the Federal Bank Literary Award 2023 for her novel Kara. In a function held at the Kerala Literature Festival at Kozhikode, the award was handed over by Nandakumar V, EVP & Head – Branch Banking of Federal Bank to Sangeetha Sreenivasan, daughter of Sarah Joseph. Regi C V, Kozhikode Zonal Head of the Bank handed over the prize money of Rupees One Lakh.
The best book was selected after a rigorous process of selection. 10 most popular nominations were evaluated by a judging committee comprising of Benyamin, Manoj Kuroor and E P Rajagopalan.
Notable writer K P Ramanunni presided over the function. Josemon P David, Head of the Kozhikode Region of the Bank delivered the welcome speech, and the vote of thanks was proposed by Shaji K V, Vice President of the Bank.
Federal Bank has been contributing to the growth of Kerala State since its inception. The Bank is known for its social ethos through its various CSR activities across the State and across the country too. With the institution of this award last year, the Bank had ventured into the Malayalam literary world.
Federal Bank which is scaling its journey from presence to prominence to dominance and is now scripting a unique story by leading the literature innovation.
- Iru- V Shinilal
- Kathakal- S Hareesh
- Kara- Sarah Joseph
- K P Appan Nishedhiyum Maharshiyum- Prasannarajan
- Charithram AdruShyamakkiya Murivukal- Sudha Menon
- Thakkol- Anand
- Thathreesmarthavicharam- Cherai Ramdas
- Naravamsasasthra Kurippukalile Carl Marx- T T Sreekumar
- Mrugakalapangal- Mehmood Kooria
- Sanchari Marangal- KGS
2022
Federal Bank Sahithya Puraskaram 2022
Federal Bank proudly presents the Federal Bank Sahithya Puraskaram 2022, a recognition of outstanding literary achievements. Notable writer K Venu was honored with this prestigious award for his autobiography, Oranweshanathinte Kadha, during the esteemed Kerala Literature Festival held at Kozhikode.
The announcement of this esteemed award was made by Nandakumar V, EVP & Head – Branch Banking, and the award was presented by Balagopal Chandrasekhar, Chairman and Independent Director of the Bank. Mr. Chandrasekhar also delivered a thought-provoking keynote address, further enriching the literary spirit of the occasion.
The awardee was selected after a rigorous process of selection. 10 most popular nominations were sent to a judging committee comprising of KC Narayanan, PK Rajasekharan and Sunil P Ilayidom. Notable writer M Mukundan presided over the function. Mohanadas T S, DVP and Regional Head of Kozhikode Region delivered the welcome speech, and the vote of thanks was proposed by Josemon P David, DVP of the Bank.