On 16 August 2018, more than 250 people with notable achievements are presented the award, in the ceremony held in Dr.Rajkumar Glasshouse, BBMP Office, Bangalore.[9][10]
History
The award is named after the feudatory ruler of Vijayanagara Empire, Nadaprabhu Hiriya Kempe Gowda, who built the city of Bengaluru in 1537.[11][12][13] The award ceremony is organized annually, in April,[14] on the eve of Kempegowda's birthday, which is seen in the state as Kempegowda day or ′Kempegowda Jayanthi′ which is on 27 June.[15][16][17] The award presentation was temporarily paused in 2007, and after a gap of four years, it was reinitiated in 2011.[4][18]
2017
On 11 April 244 people were awarded in the ceremony, where Karaga was also held.[18] BBMP decided to award all its permanent employees with the ′Civic service employees' award′.[19]
2016
On 22 April 162 people were presented the award, in the ceremony.[2]
2015
On 4 April, the ceremony was held and 94 people were awarded.[8][20]
2014
187 people were awarded including a cash prize of ₹12,000.[20]
2013
109 people were awarded including a cash prize of ₹15,000.[20]
2012
50 people were awarded including a cash prize of ₹25,000.[20]
2011
274 people were awarded including a cash prize of ₹20,000.[20]
