The Pál Csonka Medal was established back in 1988 by the Association of Hungarian Architects, and its award functions also as a tribute to the internationally renowned scientist who was a teacher to several generations of architects. The medal can be given in two categories: collaborative and individual. The award is intended to recognize the creative co-operation between architects and structural engineers. In the year 2025, the medal was awarded to civil engineer László Polgár, architect Dezső Hegyi, and architect Robert Gutowski.