The Women and Child Welfare Department has invited entries from children for district-level Hoysala and Keladi Chennamma awards. Children aged between 5 and 18 years can apply. The awards carry a cash prize of Rs. 10,000 each and a citation. The children must have exemplary innovative and scholastic talent in fields such as arts, sports, culture, social service, music, etc. Those who have sent their entries last year need not apply again. The prescribed application form (in Kannada) can be collected from the Department Office at PS-1, Hi-tension line Road, Krishnadevaraya Circle, Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, Mysuru. Last date for applying is Oct. 17. For details, contact Ph: 0821-2498031 or 2495432, according to a press release.