Mihály Balázs

architect
Hernád, 26 November 1955
Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2012–)
Mihály Balázs is a Ybl Prize-winning, Kossuth Prize-winning, Prima Primissima Prize-winning architect, university professor, a leading figure in contemporary Hungarian architecture.
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2026
governmental award

Commander's Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit

One of the four highest Hungarian state decorations is the Order of Merit of Hungary, whose grades are awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exemplary activity in culture, science, art, or their own professional field – to promote Hungary’’s interests and the advancement of universal human values.

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2025
governmental award

Kós Károly Lifetime Achievement Award

An award granted in recognition of the exemplary life work of highly skilled and dedicated professionals working to preserve and advance the traditions of Carpathian Basin architecture.

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2009
governmental award

Kossuth Prize

The highest Hungarian state decoration for the cultivation and preservation of Hungarian culture.

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1999
governmental award

Medal of Merit for Telecommunications

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1998
governmental award

Pro Architectura Award

Award granted to individuals, legal entities, or communities for activities promoting Hungarian architectural culture, creating quality built environments, preserving architectural values, shaping architectural thinking, and achieving outstanding results in line with the goals of national architectural policy.

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1995
governmental award

Ybl Miklós Award

The most prestigious national professional award for architectural activity.

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1993
governmental award

Pro Architectura Award

Award granted to individuals, legal entities, or communities for activities promoting Hungarian architectural culture, creating quality built environments, preserving architectural values, shaping architectural thinking, and achieving outstanding results in line with the goals of national architectural policy.

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