Awards

Sandeep has received numerous awards, a selection of which are listed below.

Doctor of Philosophy in Dance

Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, India.

Honorary Degree

Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria, Lima, Peru.

Honorary Degree with a “Key to the University”

Universidad Nacional Agraria, La Molena, Peru.

Honorary Degree

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru.

Felicitation

Fundacion Universitaria San Martin Y Bienestar Universitario Baranquilla, Colombia.

Felicitation with a “Key to the University”

El Bosque Universidad, Bogota, Colombia.

International Plaque of Honour

International Theatre Olympiad 2009, Cuttack, NIPA – New Delhi, AITA – Estonia and UNESCO – Denmark.

“Dhanya Jeevana Pratibha Puraskar” (Blessed life talent award)

Power Star Pawan Kalyan Association, 2008 Nizamabad, India.

Vishishta Vyakthi Puraskar

Indur Shatabdi Utsav 2007, organised by Nizamabad District Adminsitration, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Nizamabad.

Natyacharya

As a gesture of our gratitude for your noteworthy contribution for the development of Drama, Dance and Music as well as Art and Culture presented by International Children’s/Youth Play & Dance Festival 2007 awarded by the Justice D. P. Mohapatra, Chairman, Human Rights Commission, Orissa, Associated with NIPA – Delhi, National Centre of AITA – Estonia, UNESCO – Denmark, Theatre Movement – Orissa.

National Cultural Excellency Award - 2006

For your outstanding performance, extraordinary contribution and excellent service to the promotion, preservation and popularization of the heritage of Indian Performing Arts. Presented by Orissa Sports Minister Sri Debasis Nayak at the National Theatre Confference organised by UYSS – Cuttack, NIPA – New Delhi, AITA – Estonia and UNESCO – Denmark.

Nrityabhushan 

International Theatre Olympiad 2004 - UNESCO – awarded by the Chief Justice of India.

International Plaque of Honour

International Theatre Olympiad 2003, Orrissa, Associated with NIPA – Delhi, NATA – UNESCO – Denmark.

Nrithyasree 

International Theatre Olympiad 2002 - UNESCO – awarded by Chief Minister of Orissa.

International Plaque of Honour

International Theatre Festival 2002, Orrissa, Associated with AITA – UNESCO – Denmark.

International Plaque of Honour 2001  

International Theatre Festival 2001, Orrissa, Associated with AITA – UNESCO – Denmark. Human Rights Commissioner, Orisssa.

Rang Bhushan

Rang Mahotsav 2004 – Uttar Pradesh.

Natya Mayuri

Akhila Bharatha Navarasa Competitions 2000, Chilakalooripeta.

Medal in Performing Arts

Department of Culture, 2003, Govt. of AndhraPradesh.

Ugadi Puraskar

Department of Culture 2005, Andhra Pradesh.

Nritya Shekara

Lalitha Devi Ashramam, 2003, Nizamabad.

Chairmans Award

Utkal Yuva Sanskrutik Sangh, 2003,Cuttack.

Uttam Award

District Magistrate, 2002 & 2004 Nizamabad

Sandeep Bodhanker receiving an accolade in Mumbai, on Indian National Day January 26, 2005

Sandeep Bodhanker receiving an accolade in Mumbai, on Indian National Day January 26, 2005.

Pushpagiri award by Sri Jagadguru Shankara Charya

Receiving the Pushpagiri award by Sri Jagadguru Shankara Charya, Pushpagiri Peetadi Pathi.

Nritya Bhushan Award by the Chief Justice of India

Receiving the coveted Nritya Bhushan Award by the Chief Justice of India Mr Ranghanth Mishra and the Central Sangeeta Nataka Academy Secretary and Orissa Justice Minister.

Gem of Nizamabad of Nizamabad by Junior Chamber of India

Receiving the Gem of Nizamabad by Junior Chamber of India, Nizamabad, AP 2005.