Mangalore: The young writer Stany D’Souza, was awarded Leo Rodrigues Family Kittall Yuva Puroskar (Youth Award) 2014 that carries a purse of Rs 10,000 and a citation.

In a valedictory ceremony held on on Saturday August 23 at Valencia Senate Hall, Stany D’Souza also known as Stany Bela, was awarded by NRI entrepreneur Leo Rodrigues to recognize young writers with potential, and.

After the award presentation, Leo Rodrigues addressed the audience and expressed his love for literature. Kittall.com is playing a vital role in finding young talents and supporting them to grow, which I truly appreciate, he concluded.

“I did not expect this award; since Kittall has chosen me I have great responsibility to live up to the expectations that come with this award”, said Kittall Yuva Puroskar awardee Stany Bela on accepting the honors.

On the occasion, the 15th edition of ‘ARSO’ Konkani fortnightly was released. Eminent Konkani and Kannada scholar Fr Prashanth Madtha delivered the annual lecture on ‘Society and We’.

Stany Bela was chosen for the award by a committee comprising Central Sahitya Academy awardee Melvyn Rodrigues, well-known critic Nanu Marol and Kittall advisory board member Titus Noronha.

Community leader and entrepreneur Rohan Monteiro of Property Infratech, editor of kittall.com H M Pernal, Basti Vaman Shenoy and others were present.

Jaison Sequeira compered the programme. H M Pernal delivered the vote of thanks.