Established in 2021, the awards are conferred on individuals who have made "priceless contribution to the society".
The awardees are announced every year on 1 November, which is observed as the Kerala Piravi.
The awardees are to be selected by a special award committee after scrutiny by two subordinate committees and would be distributed in a ceremony that would be held in the Raj Bhavan, the official residence of the Governor.
The winners of the maiden Kerala Awards were announced on 1 November 2022.
[4] The winners of the Kerala Awards for the year 2024 were announced on 31 October 2024.