Karnataka Ratna
| Karnataka Ratna Award | |
|---|---|
| ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರತ್ನ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ | |
| Awarded for | Highest civilian honour of Karnataka |
| Sponsored by | Government of Karnataka |
| Established | 1992 |
| First award | 1992 |
| Most recent winner(s) | 2025 |
| Highlights | |
| Total awarded | 12 |
| First winner(s) | |
The Karnataka Ratna is the highest civilian honour of the State of Karnataka, India. It is awarded in recognition of a person's extraordinary contribution in any field. It was instituted in the year 1992 by the then Chief Minister of Karnataka, S. Bangarappa by the Government of Karnataka. A total of twelve persons have received this award.