The award ceremony was presided over by Ambassador-at-Large Gopinatha Pillai with the presence of Malayalam Lyrist Anil Panachooran and actor Unni Mukundan.

PE Life Time Achievement Award was presented to the renowned dancer, founder and chief mentor / trainer of Baskar's Academy - Mrs Santha Bhaskar for her six-long decade's significant contribution in the field of music and dance.

Nair, Pravasi Express Chief Editor Mr.Rajesh Kumar, Chengannur MLA Saji Cherian and Singapore Kairali Kala Nilayam secretary Mr.Basil Baby.

Poet and activist Sugathakumari was honored with the Pravasi Express Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to Malayalam Literature.

Minister Mr. AK Balan presided over the function and also inaugurated the 60th anniversary celebrations of Kairalee Kala Nilayam, Singapore.

Other recipients were D Sudheeran (Literary Award), Shanta Rati (Dance Icon of Singapore), Sangeetha Nambiar (Women Empowerment), Deivani (Community Engagement), Dr.V P Nair (Health Care), Shilpa Krishnan Shukla (Women Achiever), Arun Sundar (Information Technology), Prajith Manikkoth (Young Achiever), Stephan Samuel (Social Excellence), Mallika Girish Panicher (Performing Arts) and Dr. Anitha Devi Pillai (Research Literature), Sooraj & Ann (Critic Award: Acting).

The awards[17] were presented by Ambassador-at-Large Gopinatha Pillai, Actress Priyamani, All Malaysia Malayalee Association president Ravindran Menon and other famous personalities from India and Singapore.

Pravasi Express – Rising Star Award was given to outstanding Malayalee youngster in social, sports or academics category.

Pravasi Express – Editorial Excellence Awards was introduced to recognize individuals on their contributions in different news arena and the winners were as follows