The Manipur State Kala Akademi Awards Presentation Ceremony is the most significant event in the programme calendar of the Akademi. The individuals who have been selected for various categories of Akademi Awards by the General Council of the Akademi are duly conferred with the Awards at this investiture ceremony. The Awards are presented by the Hon’ble Governor of Manipur who is also the Chairman of the Akademi and is traditionally presided over by the Hon’ble Minister, Art & Culture, Manipur who is the ex-officio Vice-Chairman of the Akademi. Apart from the investiture ceremony, the awards presentation function also showcases exclusive performances by the awardees.