The Society instituted the Biennial SOFTI Award in 1993, to honour scientists and technologists who have made outstanding contributions in any branch of fisheries technology. The Award carries a medallion, a citation and a cash component of Rs. 25,000.
The recipients of the prestigious award include eminent persons in the field of fisheries like,
Founder Vice Chancellor, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Cochin
Former Director, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin
Former Vice Chancellor, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education
Former DDG (FS) and OSD Educational Division, KAB-II, ICAR, Chairman, National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai
Former Member (Animal Science & Fisheries), Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, (Department of Agriculture Research & Education), Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India
Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR), New Delhi
Former Secretary, DOD, New Delhi
Former Director, CIFE, Mumbai, Former Director General, Madhya Pradesh Council for Science and Technology, MP
Former Joint Director, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin
Former Deputy Director General (FY), ICAR, New Delhi
Dr N Balakrishnan Nair, Professor Emeritus, University of Kerala. SOFT(I) Award 1999
Former Director, Integrated Fisheries Project, Cochin
Former Vice Chancellor, Kerala Agricultural University, Trichur
Former Director, Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai
