The awards were presented by the Kalignar M. Karunanidhi Tamil Aaivu Arakkatalai.
The awards were presented to those who excelled in archaeology, the study of stone inscriptions, coins, literature, fictional literature, research in literature, translation, and fine arts.
The awards were not presented for 10 years between 2010 and 2019.
The awards were given to
Professor Pon. Kothandaraman (2011)
Professor E. Sundamoorthy (2012)
Professor Pa. Marudhanayagam in (2013)
Professor Ku. Mohanarasu (2014)
Professor Maraimalai Ilakkuvanar in (2015)
Ka. Rajan in (2016)
Kavignar Erode Tamilanban (2018)
Ku. Sivamani (2019)
Two winners - Dr. V. S. Rajam in 2010 and Professor Ulrich Nicholas will receive the awards at a later time.