Year | Author | Work | Type of Work |
1977 | Indra Bahadur Rai | Nepali Upanyaska Adharharu | Literary criticism |
1978 | Shiva Kumar Rai | Khahare | Short stories |
1979 | Guman Singh Chamling | Maulo | Essays |
1980 | Okima Gwyn | Sunakhari | Novel |
1981 | Asit Rai | Naya Kshitijko Khoj | Novel |
1982 | M. M. Gurung | Binsiyako Sanskriti | Essays |
1983 | Indra Sundas | Niyati | Novel |
1984 | Ramchandra Giri | Samaj Darpan | Epic |
1985 | Matsyendra Pradhan | Neelkantha | Novel |
1986 | Sharad Chhetri | Chakrabyuha | Short stories |
1987 | Lil Bahadur Chettri | Brahmaputraka Chheu-Chhau | Novel |
1988 | Pushpalal Upadhyaya | Usha Manjari | Poetry |
1989 | Tulsi Bahadur Chhetri | Karna-Kunti | Epic |
1990 | Tulsiram Sharma Kashyap | Aama | Poetry |
1991 | Girmee Sherpa | Hypocret Champ-Gurans Ra Anya Kavita | Poetry |
1992 | R. P. Lama | Indra Dhanush | Essays |
1993 | Gadul Singh Lama | Mrigatrishna | Short stories |
1994 | Jiwan Namdung | Paryavekshan | Essays |
1995 | Nagendramani Pradhan | Dr. Parasmani Ko Jiwan Yatra | Biography |
1996 | Mohan Thakuri | Nihshabda | Poetry |
1997 | Mani Prasad Rai | Veer Jatiko Amar Kahani | Biographical essays |
1998 | Man Prasad Subba | Adim Basti | Poetry |
1999 | Bikram Bir Thapa | Bishaun Shatabdi Ki Monalisa | Short stories |
2000 | Ramlal Adhikari | Nisansmaran | Essays |
2001 | Lakhi Devi Sundas | Ahat Anubhuti | Short stories |
2002 | Prem Pradhan | Udasin Rukhaharu | Novel |
2003 | Bindya Subba | Athah | Novel |
2004 | Jas Yonjan ‘Pyasi’ | Shanti Sandeha | Poetry |
2005 | Krishna Singh Moktan | Jiwan Goreto Ma | Novel |
2006 | Bhim Dahal | Droha | Novel |
2007 | Lakshman Srimal | Curfew | Plays |
2008 | Haiman Dad Rai ‘Kirat’ | Kehi Namileka Rekhaharu | Short stories |
2009 | Samiran Chhetri ‘Priyadarshi’ | Gairigaonki Chameli | Short stories |
2010 | Gopi Narayan Pradhan | Akashlay Pani Thawan Khoji Rahechha | Poetry |
2011 | No Award |
2012 | Uday Thulung | Ekantavas | Short stories |
2013 | Man Bahadur Pradhan | Manka Lahar Ra Raharharu | Travelogues |
2014 | Nanda Hangkhim | Satta Grahan | Short stories |
2015 | Gupta Pradhan | Samayaka Pratibimbaharu | Short stories |
2016 | Gita Upadhyay | Janmabhumi Mero Swadesh | Novel |
2017 | Bina Hangkhim | Kriti Vimarsh | Literary criticism |
2018 | Loknath Upadhyay Chapagain | Kino Royeu Upama | Short stories |
2019 | Salon Karthak | Biswa Euta Pallo Gaon | Travelogue |
2020 | Shankar Dev Dhakal | Kirayako kokh | novel |
2021 | Chabilal Upadhyay | Usha Anniruddha | Epic poetry |
2022 | K. B. Nepali[2] | Saino | Drama |