Awards & Recognition

Komal Gupta’s work has been recognised across national and international platforms, reflecting her contributions to literature, cultural leadership, and social impact.

• Lifetime Achievement Award – Exceptional Women of Peace, Pathways to Peace (2025)
  Conferred by Pathways to Peace, an international peacebuilding organisation aligned with the United Nations, this honour recognises her sustained contribution to literature, cultural dialogue, and initiatives that foster harmony, wellbeing, and collective consciousness.
• Poiesis Award for Excellence in Poetry (2023)
  Awarded at the 12th Rabindranath Tagore International Poetry Contest, this recognition celebrates her poem “A Papyrus Drifter of Time” for its depth, originality, and philosophical engagement with time and existence.
• Culture Champion – Global Finalist, Sheinspires Awards, United Kingdom (2022)
  Recognised on a global platform for her work in promoting arts, culture, and women-led initiatives, highlighting her role as a cultural advocate and changemaker.
• Exceptional Women of Excellence Award – Women Economic Forum (2022)
  Acknowledged among distinguished women leaders for her contributions to literature, empowerment, and community-building.
• Indian Women Achievers Award in Literature – Asian Literary Society (2021)
  Honoured for her literary accomplishments and continued contribution to contemporary Indian writing.
• Certificate of Excellence for Verses of Time – Best Poetry Book in English, ALS Lit Fest (2021)
  Recognised for her second poetry collection, noted for its exploration of time, introspection, and philosophical depth.
• Nari Samman Award – Literoma (2020)
  Awarded for her contribution to literature and her role in amplifying women’s voices through writing and creative platforms.
• Top 7 Finalist – Most Promising Literary Influencers, Global Book Community Awards (2020)
  Recognised among emerging literary voices making a significant impact in the digital and global literary space.
• Annual Wordsmith Award (2nd Position, English Poetry) – Asian Literary Society (2019)
  Honoured for excellence in poetic expression and originality.
• Gurugram Achiever’s Award in Literature (2019)
  Acknowledged for her contributions to the literary landscape at a regional level.
• Shortlisted – Orange Award for Poetry (Women’s Web) (2018–2020)
  Repeated recognition across multiple years, reflecting consistency and strength in poetic voice.
• Winner – Mirakee Microtale Contest (2018) & Fuzia Literary Contests (2019)
  Early recognitions that highlighted her storytelling ability and emerging literary presence across digital platforms.