Yuva Puraskar is given each year to young writers for their outstanding works in the 24 languages, since 2011.
Following is the list of recipients of Yuva Puraskar for their works written in Tamil. The award comprises a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 and an engraved copper plaque. [1]
Year | Author | Work | Type of Work | References |
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2011 | M. Thavasi | Sevalkattu | Novel | |
2012 | Malarvathi | Thooppukkari | Novel | |
2013 | Kathir Bharathi | Messiyavukku Moondru Machangal | Poetry | |
2014 | R. Abilash | Kaalkal | Novel | [2] |
2015 | Veerapandiyan | Parukkai | Novel | |
2016 | Lakshmi Saravanan Kumar | Kaanakan | Novel | [3] |
2017 | J. Jayabharathi | Aathik Kathalin Ninaiuv Kurippukal | Poetry | |
2018 | Suneel Krishnan | Ambu Padukkai | Short Stories | [4] [5] |
2019 | Sabarinathan | Vaal | Poetry | [6] [7] |
2020 | Shakti | Mara Naai | Poetry | [8] |
2021 | Karthik Balasubramanian | Natchatravaasikal | Novel | |
2022 | P. Kali Muthu | Thanithirukkum Aralikalin Mathiyam | Poetry | |
2023 | Ram Thangam | Thirukarthiyal | Short Stories | [9] |
2024 | Lokesh Raghuraman | Vishnu Vandhar | Short Stories | [10] [11] [12] |