16th P.Kesavadev Awards were distributed on 30 June 2020, abiding by COVID protocol. It was a simple virtual ceremony. The prestigious 16th P Kesavadev Literary Award was won by Sri.Vijayakrishnan and the Kesavadev Diabscreen Kerala Award was won by Dr.Arun B Nair. The awards were presented by Ms.Seethalakshmy Dev, chairperson of Kesavadev Trust at Kesavadev Hall, Jothydev's Diabetes Research Centre, following the COVID safety protocols. The distinguished winners and all the members were welcomed by Dr.George Onakoor, Chairman of Kesavadev Award Committee. Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev, Managing trustee of Kesavadev trust,briefly spoke about Kesavadev Trust and the upcoming Kesavadev Museum.Kumari Aabha S Vijay, a 7th standard student of MMRHS spoke about the late P.Kesavadev and sang a beautiful song from the film 'Odayil Ninnu' which was well appreciated. Sri. M A Baby, ex-minister, gave a remembrance lecture about Sri P Kesavadev. The program was concluded by a Vote of Thanks by Ms.Sunitha Jothydev, Secretary of Kesavadev Trust. The ceremony was live in Zoom and Facebook.