Awards, Recognitions, Prizes for Indian Creators in India and around the World

India has a rich tradition of art and craft, and there are various recognition and prizes available for Indian creators /artists and artisans to showcase their talent.

Here are some of the prominent ones:

1. National Awards for Excellence in Handicrafts: The National Awards for Excellence in Handicrafts is an annual award presented by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, to recognize the exceptional work of Indian artisans and promote the development of handicrafts in India.

2. Padma Shri: Padma Shri is one of the highest civilian awards in India, presented annually by the Government of India to recognize the exceptional contributions of Indian citizens in various fields, including art.

3. Lalit Kala Akademi Awards: The Lalit Kala Akademi Awards are presented annually by the Lalit Kala Akademi, the national academy of fine arts in India, to recognize the exceptional work of Indian artists.

4. Sahitya Akademi Award: The Sahitya Akademi Award is an annual literary award in India, presented by the Sahitya Akademi, to recognize the exceptional work of Indian writers in 24 different languages.

5. Dadasaheb Phalke Award: The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the highest award for Indian cinema, presented annually by the Government of India to recognize the exceptional contributions of Indian filmmakers.

6. National Film Award for Best Art Direction: The National Film Award for Best Art Direction is presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, to recognize the exceptional work of Indian art directors in film.

7. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award: The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is presented annually by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, the national academy for music, dance, and drama in India, to recognize the exceptional work of Indian artists in these fields.

8. National Handicrafts Design Awards: The National Handicrafts Design Awards are presented annually by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, to recognize the exceptional design work of Indian artisans and promote the development of handicrafts in India.

9. National Film Awards: The National Film Awards is an annual film award ceremony in India, presented by the Directorate of Film Festivals.

10. Filmfare Awards: The Filmfare Awards is an annual Bollywood film award ceremony held in Mumbai, India, presented by The Times Group. Recently South Filmfare were also announced for artists from South India

11. Grammy Awards: The Grammy Awards is an annual music award ceremony in the United States, presented by the Recording Academy.

12. Academy Awards (Oscars): The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, is an annual film award ceremony in the United States, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

13. Emmy Awards: The Emmy Awards is an annual television award ceremony in the United States, presented by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

14. Tony Awards: The Tony Awards is an annual award ceremony in the United States that honors achievements in Broadway theater.

15. Golden Globe Awards: The Golden Globe Awards is an annual film and television award ceremony in the United States, presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

16. Bharat Ratna: The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award in India, presented by the Government of India to recognize exceptional achievements in various fields including Sports, Arts, Creative Fields.

17. Pulitzer Prize: The Pulitzer Prize is an annual award for achievements in journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States.

18. Man Booker Prize: The Man Booker Prize is an annual literary award in the United Kingdom, presented to the best novel of the year.

19. Cannes Film Festival: The Cannes Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, that showcases new films from around the world.

20. Berlin International Film Festival: The Berlin International Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Berlin, Germany, that showcases new films from around the world.

21. Venice Film Festival: The Venice Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Venice, Italy, that showcases new films from around the world.