An award recognizing excellence in the field of journalism in Manipur is the:

The correct answer is: a) Manipur State Journalists Award.

The Manipur State Journalists Award is an annual award given to journalists in Manipur, India, for excellence in the field of journalism. The award was instituted in 1972 by the Government of Manipur to recognize and encourage excellence in journalism in the state. The award is given in the following categories:

• Best news report
• Best feature article
• Best editorial
• Best column
• Best cartoon
• Best photograph
• Best television news report
• Best television feature
• Best radio news report
• Best radio feature

The award is judged by a panel of eminent journalists from Manipur and other parts of India. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 10,000 and a citation.

The other options are incorrect because:

• The AMWJU Award is an award given to journalists in the field of women’s rights.
• The Shumang Leela Award is an award given to artists in the field of Manipuri folk dance.
• The Arambam Somorendra Award is an award given to journalists in the field of sports journalism.