The Chief Minister presented awards to nine individuals for their contributions towards Tamil language and social justice.
The following awards instituted by the Tamil Development Department
Ayyan Tiruvalluvar Award - Thavathiru Balamuruganadimai Swami for 2024;
The Peraringnar Anna Award to ‘Pathamadai’ Paramasivam (2023);
Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Award to U. Balaraman (2023);
Mahakavi Bharathiar Award to Palani Bharathi (2023);
Paavendar Bharathidasan Award to M. Mutharasu (2023);
Tamil Thendral Thiru Vi Ka Award to S. Jayaseela Stephen (2023); and
Muthamizh Kavalar K.A.P. Viswanatham Award to R. Karunanidhi (2023).
The Thanthai Periyar Award, instituted by the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department was presented to Suba. Veera Pandian.
The Ambedkar Award instituted by Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department for 2023 went to P. Shanmugam of the Tamil Nadu Tribal Association.