List of Recipients of 2018 Padma Awards: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shree A total of 85 people from different regions are being awarded Padma awards this year 2018. Of these, three are Padma Vibhushan, 9 Padma Bhushan and 73 Padma Shri. 16 award winners were either foreigners, PIOs, or NRIs, while three awards