Best Cultural Institution Award
The Best Cultural Institution Award, also known as the State Cultural Award for Institution, is an annual award conferred by the Department of Art and Culture of the Government of Goa. This award has been established with the purpose of acknowledging, promoting, and honoring the notable contributions made by cultural institutions in the sphere of art and culture.
Gomant Vidya Niketan was the first cultural institution to receive the award.
The Society of Pilar was the first and only Roman Catholic society to receive the award.
The Yuva Srujan Puraskar (Navsarjan Chetana Puraskar) is an annual award conferred by the Department of Art and Culture of the Government of Goa. The main objective of this award is recognizing and observing the achievements of young individuals hailing from Goa who have demonstrated exemplary prowess in the domain of art and culture.
Vishnu Wagh was the first to receive the award.
John D'Silva was the first to receive the award in the Tiatr field.
Laxmikant Shetgaonkar was the first and only recipient in the film field.