Veteran journalist T J S George has been chosen for the first Kesari Media Award, instituted by the Kesari Memorial Journalist Trust (KMJT). The award consists of a purse of Rs 50,000, citation and a statuette designed by renowned artist Bhatathiri. The award was given away at a function in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, which is scheduled to be held on August 13, 2017.