 Some of the parameters for awarding the pandals include the overall beauty and grandeur of a pandal based on a chosen theme, the beauty of the Durga protima, how well the sanctum of the protima has been shown, and the finesse in the work done on the pandal.years active (1985–present)


This award was the first award given when APSS started in 1985.Three puja pandals are selected based on everything, i.e., Decorative excellence, best looking idol, ambiance, lighting etc.