The award was founded by the Wood in Culture Association (Puu kulttuurissa ry), a Finnish association sponsored by the Finnish wood industry.
The award is given to a person or group of persons whose work exemplifies a progressive and creative use of wood.
The award was made at a ceremony held at the Sibelius Hall in the city of Lahti.
A few of the award winners afterwards received commissions to design a small structure in Lahti.
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