Announcement of Vadodara's 2024-25 Literary Awards for poets and writers: literary honors went to the works of Suresh Parmar 'Soor' and Dr. Brijesh Panchal 'Madhur'

Vadodara: Kavi-Sangat, Vadodara, a leading literary organization dedicated to promoting Gujarati literature and creative expression, has announced the “Kavi-Sangat, Vadodara Awards” for the years 2024 and 2025. These awards recognize outstanding and creative literary works in the Gujarati language while encouraging the new generation of writers and poets to pursue excellence in literary creation.

The Kavi-Sangat Award for 2024 has been conferred upon veteran Gujarati ghazal poet Suresh Parmar ‘Sur’ for his ghazal collection Tari Kasam. The 2025 award has been presented to young poet and writer Dr. Brijesh Panchal ‘Madhur’ for his poetry collection Maunthi Shabdmaa Kaanu Padshe.

According to Gulam Abbas ‘Nashad’, Convener of the organization and a senior ghazal poet, the award is intended to encourage and honor high-quality literary works published in Gujarati each year. He believes that such recognitions not only acknowledge the individual achievements of authors but also contribute significantly to strengthening the rich tradition of Gujarati language and literature.

The submitted works were evaluated by renowned poet and literary critic Dr. Pradeep Rawal ‘Sumiran’ of Rajkot. The winning entries were selected on the basis of various criteria, including literary merit, originality, linguistic expression, stylistic distinction, creativity, and overall effectiveness of the work.

In his remarks, Dr. Rawal noted that both award-winning works demonstrate a remarkable blend of linguistic maturity, artistic expression, and emotional sensitivity. He added that these creations have the ability to engage readers with new dimensions of thought and experience.

It is noteworthy that Kavi-Sangat, Vadodara has been actively promoting Gujarati poetry and literature for many years through regular poetry gatherings, literary programs, and creative dialogues. The organization continually strives to connect literature with society while providing equal opportunities to both established and emerging writers.

The literary community regards the awards presented by Kavi-Sangat as prestigious recognitions for the promotion of Gujarati literature and creative expression. Such honors boost the morale of writers and inspire the creation of high-quality literature, providing new direction and motivation to literary endeavors.