Dr B K Yusuf, V A Ismaeel Madani and Muhammad Baddoor and have been chosen for the award in view of their contribution to the fields of Beary language, literature and culture in 2012. Abdul Razak Harekala, Karambar Muhammad, Basheer Baikampady have been selected for the year 2013.
Abdul Khader Haji Golthamajalu, Dr Kaup Muhammad, B M Mumthaz Ali, Charmady Hasanabba and Zakariya Venur were chosen for honourary award for 2012-13.
Addressing the media persons on Tuesday Academy Chairman Rahim Uchil said that the award comprises a purse of Rs. 10,000 and citation.
Writer Amritha Someshwar would confer the awards on recipients on May 18 at a function at the Town Hall here. Dr Mohan Alva, Chairman of Alva's Education Foundation Moodbidri will inaugurate the function.
Prior to the programme, a grand colorful procession will be inaugurated by Kasargod Chinna, Chairman of Konkani Sahithya Academy. Daff, Kolkali, Beary folk songs will be presented in the cultural programme after the stage programme.
Registrar of the academy Umarabba, Member A K Jamaluddin and others were present at the press meet.
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