Awards and Recognitions

B G Varma's contribution to the field of Visual Arts has been recognized by various national and international bodies, some of which are highlighted here.

• Gold Medal, All India Art Exhibition conducted by NSS College, Changanassery, Kerala, India. (1956)

• National Award for Design, Ministry for Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India.  (1972)

• National Award for Book Illustration, Ministry for Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India.  (1972)

• Award for Book Illustration, Our Environment, World Wide Fund, New Delhi, 1989.

• Children's Book Trust Award for excellence in Book Illustration, 1990

• National Council for Education and Research Training (N.C.E.R.T) Award for excellence in Book Illustration, 1996

• Best Artist Award by Sonia Memorial Trust, New Delhi, 1997

• Lifetime Achievement Award by AWIC International, 2001