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Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) / Karnataka State

Kempegowda Award (Sports Category)

An annual award presented to individuals, including sportspersons, for significant contributions to the city and state.

Researched — source pending· 1 Aug 2026
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Last updated: 1 Aug 2026· Source: Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike — Kempegowda Award
◎ Researched — source document pending
This entry describes the scheme as run by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike — Kempegowda Award, but we have not yet been able to link a specific notification, G.O. or guidelines PDF for it. Treat the details below as indicative only, and confirm the current eligibility and amounts with the state sports department or on the official portal before applying.

Overview

An annual award presented to individuals, including sportspersons, for significant contributions to the city and state.

Key details

Amount / benefit value
Civic honour conferred by Bengaluru's civic body, including a sports category, recognising distinguished contribution — carries a citation, memento and cash honorarium.

Note: This is a civic (city-level) award with a sports category, not a Karnataka state sports scheme; state sports honours are the Ekalavya and Karnataka Krida Ratna awards.

Eligibility

  • Resident of Karnataka, specifically representing Bengaluru
  • Noteworthy achievement in any sports discipline

Benefits

  • Cash prize of ₹50,000
  • Citation and medal

Documents required

  • Aadhaar card
  • Proof of age (birth certificate / school certificate)
  • Domicile / residence proof
  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Sports achievement certificates (state / national)
  • Bank account details (passbook copy)
  • Coach / academy recommendation letter (if applicable)
  • Medical fitness certificate

Application process

Nominations submitted to the BBMP selection committee.

Application referrals
visitors referred

Apply via: Nominations submitted to the BBMP selection committee.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a state sports scheme?

No. It is a civic award of the Bengaluru city corporation that includes a sports category; the state-level sports honours are the Ekalavya Award and Karnataka Krida Ratna.