Lalidamballe Memorial Award
Every year, ADECOM Network organises the P. Lalidamballe Memorial Awards in memory of. The award aims to praise the work of engaged and dedicated women’s empowerment activists and organizations all across different states in South India.
Each year, individuals and organisations are invited to apply, with three individuals and four organisations selected to receive an award in recognition of their commitment and achievements.
On 10 October 2026, ADECOM Network celebrated the third P. Lalidamballe Memorial Awards, welcoming around 500 guests. Many of them had known Lalidamballe personally and paid tribute to her life and legacy through heartfelt speeches, songs and performances
Who was Lalidamballe?
From a young age, P. Lalidamballe dedicated herself to social work and women's empowerment. In 1998, she became one of the founding members of ADECOM Network and devoted her life to combating violence against women and children, challenging caste-based discrimination, and strengthening women's leadership in rural communities.
Following her passing in 2023, ADECOM Network established the Lalidamballe Memorial Awards to honour her legacy and carry forward her vision of a society where women are empowered, their rights are protected, and their voices are heard.
