Kavita Trust

Joseph Mathias and Family Poetry Award^[2]

Since 2008 every year, the trust confers "Joseph Mathias and Family Poetry Award" to the poets for their commendable contribution to [Konkani Poetry]. The award is sponsored by Joseph Mathias of Merit Freights Systems, Dubai.^[3]
List of Awardees:
2017:^[4] Valerian Alwyn Quadras (Valley Quadras), Mumbai
2016:^[5] Nutan Sakhardande, Mapusa, Goa
2015:^[6] M. P. Rodrigues, Mangalore
2014:^[7] Iqbal Sayeedi, Bhatkal
2013:^[8] Yusuf A. Shaikh, Goa
2012:^[9] Rajay Pawar, Goa
2011:^[10] Shivananda Shenoy, Kochi
2010:^[11] Kashinath Shambha Lolienkar, Goa
2009:^[12] Leo D'Souza (Kavyadas), Mangalore
2008:^[13] Aruna Rao Kundaje, Mumbai

All India Konkani Poetry Writing Competition for Students

Every year Trust conducts Poetry Writing Competition for Students to foster their poetry skills. This competition is open for students from 6th grade to 10th grade. This competition is in the memory of Late Charles and Theresa Rodrigues, the parents of poet and Sahitya akademi awardee Melvyn Rodrigues.

Every year, in the month of July, Kavita Trust, sends the intimation to the schools about the details of the competition. This competition has been conducted since 2007.

The following table provides the overview of the Competitions held so far, entries received (Totaling 2080 until 2017) and winners.

All India Konkani Poetry Reciting Competition for Youth

Every year the trust conducts Poetry Reciting Competition for Youth between ages 15 years to 30 years. The goal is to popularize konkani poetry among young. This competition is sponsored by Rohan and Lavita Monterio.

All India Konkani Poetry Reciting Competition for Children

Every year the trust conducts Poetry Reciting Competition for children from age below 15 years. The award was established by Nelson & Lavina Rodricks in the year 2014, in the memory of Konkani poet Cha. Fra. D'Costa.