The award shall be presented every year subject to the availability of suitable candidates, which will carry a cash award of ₹1,00,000/-.
A statue, a scroll of honor, and a blazer with a tie shall be given along with all the Cash Awards.
The Awardees shall be invited to receive the awards in person. They shall be given T.A. and D.A. at the rate admissible to a Grade 'A' Officer.
**Note:**
Canvassing for the award in any form is prohibited.
The award can also be given posthumously to the next of kin of the awardee.
In case of selection of more than one person for an award, the award money will be shared amongst the awardees.
It will not be binding on the Department of Sports & Youth Services to confer the award every year. In case of non-availability of suitable persons for the award, the award shall not be given for the respective year.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a permanent resident of the State of Odisha.
To be eligible for this award, a journalist must have done significant work in the sphere of journalism for the promotion and popularization of sports and games as well as fighting for the causes of sports and sportspersons in the State of Odisha.
The applicant should not have been convicted of any criminal offence.
The award will be conferred on a person only once in his/her lifetime, pertaining to the concerned category.
The award can be given posthumously to the next of kin of the selected awardee.
> **Annulment Cancellation of Award:**
The Award may be cancelled in case it is found that it has been obtained by fraudulent means.
In such event, the concerned person shall be asked to refund the award failing which steps will be taken to recover the involved cost from him/her with simple interest @ 5% per annum.
How to Apply
**Offline**
> **Application process:**
**Step 01:** The advertisement for the award shall be uploaded every year in January on the [Department Website](https://sports.odisha.gov.in/) with the prescribed format for the application.
**Step 02:** The applicant can download the application form from the official website or collect it from the office of District Collector, DSOs, SPs, NYKS, Odisha Council of Sports and Sports & Youth Services Department.
**Step 03:** Fill in the all necessary details in the application form and attach all the relevant documents.
**Step 04:** The application forms can be sent by the Collector, SP, DSO, NYKS concerned Sports Association, the person himself/herself, or Odisha Council of Sports to the Sports & Youth Services Department.
**Note 01:** The Department of Sports and Youth Services also reserves the right to suo moto nominate names for the award.
**Note 02:** The application form and all supporting documents must be self-attested by the applicant, i.e. there is no need for attestation by any Gazetted officer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Excellence in Sports Journalism / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the State of Odisha.
1. To be eligible for this award, a journalist must have done significant work in the sphere of journalism for the promotion and popularization of sports and games as well as fighting for the causes of sports and sp...
What are the benefits of Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Excellence in Sports Journalism?
1. The award shall be presented every year subject to the availability of suitable candidates, which will carry a cash award of ₹1,00,000/-.
1. A statue, a scroll of honor, and a blazer with a tie shall be given along with all the Cash Awards.
1. The Awardees shall be invited to rece...
How to apply online for Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Excellence in Sports Journalism?
**Offline**
> **Application process:**
**Step 01:** The advertisement for the award shall be uploaded every year in January on the [Department Website](https://sports.odisha.gov.in/) with the prescribed format for the application.
**Step 02:** The applicant can download the application...