1. Gargi Bhattacharya has received
the finalist award in 'Language and Culture' category from Hindu
Council of Australia (Gargi Award 2019) supported by
Multi-cultural New South Wales (New South Wales Government). The
plaque was bestowed upon her by a Candidate for NSW upper house .
The award function was graced by various political dignitaries
(Representation from Multicultural Minister, Representation from
city Mayor, member of parliament of NSW, candidates for NSW state
election and councilors).
The award is named after the ancient Indian philosopher Gargi and
was presented on the International Women's Day for outstanding
achievements of women in their respective fields. The winner in
this category has won several prestigious accolades before and is
an elderly educationist. Gargi Bhattacharya was the only Bengali
recognised in 2019.
2. Gargi's writing style has been taught as a style
of creative writing in a Kolkata based English medium school.
3. She was a participant in the
Amazon Storyteller Competition. She had submitted the book titled
Malefic for this competition.
4. Erstwhile book
reviewer of popular English newspaper of Kolkata, The Statesman,
Mr Bipradas Bhattacharjee, has complimented Gargi with the
title, 'a writer with a golden hand'.
5. Rabindra Puraskar winning author Eva Khasnobish, has
commended Gargi saying, "She is evidently a very gifted writer",
after reading her books.
6. She was nominated for ACT Government sponsored one of the
multicultural awards (individual) in 2022.
7. She was nominated for Padma Shri (4th highest civilian award
of Indian Government) in 2022.
8. Gargi was the finalist
of Gayatri Gamarsh Award from the USA Bengali community.