2007
Dr B R Ambedkar's life and Mission and its relevance in today's context
Dr Ruth Manorama, Member, National Commission on Population, Steering Committee of Women in the Planning Commission of India, Govt. of India

2006
Dr A R Upadhya, Director

2005
Education and Social Justice Laid by Dr B R Ambedkar
Mr A Krishnappa, MLA, Former Minister for Social Welfare, Govt. of Karanataka

2004
Dr B R Pai, Director, NAL

2003
Reservations against Reservation
Dr H S Rana, National Textile Corporation

2002
Reservation and the Role of Dr Ambedkar in the Constitution of India.
Mr Justice M Ramakrishna, Former Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Guwahati

2001
Reservation Policy and Its Evolution.
Hon'ble Mr Justice Chidananda Ullal, High Court of Karnataka

2000
Dr B R Ambedkar and His Contribution to the Nation
Dr (Ms) P Selvie Das, Member, Rajya Sabha

1999
Dr B R Ambedkar's Thoughts-Their Relevance in the Past and Present
Mr S Swatantra Rao, IAS, Principal Secretary, Infrastructure Development Department, Govt. of Karnataka

1998
50 Years of Independence
Mr I R Perumal, IAS, Managing Director, Karnataka State SC/ST Development Corporation

1997
Mr H Hanumanthappa, Hon'ble Member of Parliament and Chairman, National Commission of SC/ST Government of India"

1996
Dr Ambedkar and Indian National Spirit
Prof K I Vasu, Former Director, CECRI

1995
Literature, Society and Culture
Prof Baraguru Ramachandrappa, Bangalore University

1994
Relevance of Ambedkarism
Prof Siddalingaiah, MLC, Bangalore University