Regional Award in the sphere of architecture, heraldy and veksilology and decorative and applied art named after Yakov Pauchenko was initiated by the Kirovograd Regional Council (resolution from May 31, 2002 № 36) on application of Kirovograd Regional Organization of the National Union of architects of Ukraine, Kirovograd Regional Department of Ukrainian Heraldic Society and Kirovograd Regional Organization of the National Union of artists of Ukraine.
    The award is given in three nominations: "architecture", "heraldry and vexilology", "decorative and applied arts". The award is given for:
-    in nomination “architecture” - for putting into operation facilities of architecture and town building, including industrial facilities, reconstruction and restoration of historical monuments and monuments of landscape architecture, construction (restoration) of which has considerably influenced shaping of aesthetic environment of communities of the region, has set an example of usage of advanced modern technology, designs and materials and has a significant historical and architectural value etc.;
-    in nomination “heraldry and vexilology” - for realized projects: symbols of territorial communities of the region (coat of arms, flags, logos, decorations of different degrees etc.); renewal of historical symbols of the region (on conditions of practical application by regional territorial communities); symbols which are employed on architectural objects, put into operation in interiors and objects of landscape architecture, have a significant historical and art value etc.;
-    in nomination “decorative and applied arts” – for carpet and textile works, tree-dimensional composition from metal, wood, clay, stone, glass etc. which are employed on architectural objects put into operation, in interiors and objects of landscape architecture, which have a significant historical and art value etc.
    Annualy on March 21, on the birthday of architect Yakov Pauchenko, winners are awarded the title of "Laureate of the Regional Award in architecture, heraldry and vexilology, decorative and applied arts named after Yakov Pauchenko", they also receive certificate, pecuniary reward, honorary prize of Regional Council and Regional State Administration - statuette of "Steppe eagle".