- 2022: 173 Gilesgate
- 2020-2021: Durham Cathedral’s new glazed lobbies
- 2019: Assembly rooms
- 2018: Hotel Indigo (formerly Old Shire Hall)
- 2017: No Architectural Award was made
- 2016: Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics, University Science Site
- 2015: The Bowers, end of Waddington Street
- 2014: Diocesan Office and Resource Centre, Stonebridge and Police HQ, Aykley Heads
- 2013: 57-59 Crossgate
- 2012: Eshwin Hall, Esh Winning
- 2011: World Heritage Visitor Centre, Owengate and Zizi Italian Restaurant, Sadler Street
- 2010: No Architectural Award was made
- 2009: Railway Station
- 2008: Freeman’s Quay Leisure Centre
- 2007: Calman Learning Centre, University Science Site
- 2006: Science Learning Centre North East, Framwellgate School
- 2005: St Brandon’s Church, Brancepeth, and the Visual Arts Centre, Sixth Form Centre, The Sands
- 2004: Highgate
- 2003: No Architectural Award was made
- 2002: Millenium Place
- 2001: Cathedrals, Court Lane and Glenmoor Farm, Low Pittington
- 2000: No Architectural Award was made
- 1999: Nos 2-3 Waddington Street and Commendation for Craftsmanship to Nine Altars Chapel
- 1998: Burn Hall
- 1997: Harrison and Harrison Organ Factory, Meadowfield Industrial Estate
- 1996: Aykley Heads House
- 1995: Claypath Medical Practice and Methodist Chapel, Carrville
- 1994: St John’s Church, Nevilles Cross
- 1993: Fellow’s Garden building, University College
- 1992: Burn House and extension, New Elvet
- 1991: St Anthony’s Chapel, Claypath
- 1990: Nos 86-88A Claypath