The award, instituted by the Department of SC/ST Welfare in 1999-2000, carries an amount of Rs one lakh, a citation and a shawl.
Dikshit presented the award for the periods of 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12 at a function held at Delhi Vidhan Sabha.
The award for 2005-06 was jointly given to Bhagwan Das (posthumous) and Dalit Samaj Sewa Ekta Manch. For the year 2006-07, the award was given to Hotilal Pipal, while for the period of 2007-08, the award was conferred on Jai Bhagwan Jatav, a official statement said.
Sant Krishan Saha Vidyarthi was given the award for 2009-10 and for 2011-12, it was given to Mata Din, the statement said.
Award for the year 2008-09 was presented to the Chairman of Delhi Safai Commission Harnam Singh, who announced donation of award money to Balmiki Mandir Trust for purchase of computers.
The Award for 2010-11 was jointly given to Jas Ram Harnotia and Adarsh Balai Samaj Sangathan.
A six-member committee headed by Vidhan Sabha Speaker selects the awardees.