2004* :: Dr.Ashavadi Prakasa Rao. An expert in Ashtavadhanam, he performed his first one in 1963 at the age of 19. Since then, he was stamped as the only Dalit Avadhani in Andhra literature and mesmerised his listeners with his extraordinary perceptiveness and indescribable majestic energy. Dedicated his book Merupu Teegalu, a collection of poems to his teacher Nanduri Ramakrishnamacharya.
2005* :: Sri.Sista Venkata Rao. Founding member and Secretary of 'Andhra Padya Kavita Sadassu' and promoted 'Telugu poems'.
2006* :: Dr.Rapaka Ekambaracharya. Did research 'Avadhana Vidya'.
2007* :: Dr.Malle Maala. A poet and producer of Telugu pictures'.
2008* :: Acharya V L S Bheema Sankaram. A poet and professor of Geo-Physics.
2009* :: Sri.Mudivarthi Kondamacharyulu. A poet of eminence.
2010* :: Sri.Nallan Chakravartula Seshacharyulu. A poet of eminence.
2011* :: Sri.Tirumala Srinivasacharyulu. A poet of eminence.
2012* :: Sri.Duggirala Rama Rao. A poet and Critic.
2013* :: Dr.Medasani Mohan. A poet and Astavadhani.
2014* :: Acharya Kovele Suprasannachari. University Professor and a poet of eminence.
2015* :: Dr.J.Bapu Reddy. A poet of eminence and IAS Officer.
2016* :: Srimathi.Chakravartula Lakshmi Narasamma. A poet of eminence.
2017* :: Dr.D.Ranga Rao. A famous poet.
2018* :: Acharya S.V.Rama Rao. A famous Critic. Retired Dean of Arts, Osmania University.
2020* :: Smt.Polapragada Rajya Lakshmi. A famous writer of Novels and a Critic. Function was held on Oct 2021 at Thyagaraja Gana Sabha, Mini Hall.
2021* :: Centenary Celebrations held on 6 & 7th July 2022 at Telugu University Auditorium. Memorial Award is given to Madugula Nagaphani Sarma, a Dwi-Sahasravadhani.