Founded by the Association of Hungarian Architects in 1988, the award commemorates Pál Csonka, who was considered an internationally renowned scientist and teacher of several generations of architects. The award is intended to recognize the creative cooperation of architects and structural designers (constructors). The prize can be awarded in the creative couple and individual creative categories. It can be awarded to those who, as a creative couple, have created a high-quality architectural work, as well as those who have made a significant and verifiable contribution to the achievement of the above-mentioned fundamental goal with their teaching and/or scientific work. Anthony Gall and Rajmund Bükkösi, as well as dr. József Bánszky took over.