We have started our Sharod Samman on and from the year 2004 in Kolkata.
First year we started with 5 best prizes for 5 different categories and form second year onwards till date total 8 prizes are given by us for 8 different categories. About 300 Durga Puja Committees are shortlisted by us every year and out these participants 8 are honored for the best prize in different categories.
There are total 8 different categories and each award is given to the best only in the respective categories.
Our 8 different categories are: