Huge congratulations to the 2022 winners!

Newcomer of the Year

kin collective

Writer of the Year

Kemi-Bo Jacobs

Best Arts & Education Partnership Award

Street Museum Blackhall

Visual Artist of the Year

Imogen Cloët

Special Award for Young Achievement

Louder Project

Best Event or Exhibition Award

MIMA - Chemical City

Performing Artist of the Year

Kema Sikazwe

Best Museum or Cultural Venue Award

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Best International Collaboration Award

Access and Aesthetic, Headway Arts

Best Arts & Business Partnership Award

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums and Nexus

Performance of the Year

Firm As A Rock We Stand - by Durham BRASS Festival, Durham Miners' Association & Redhills CIO

Special Recognition Awards

Alison Gwynn & Team, North East Screen

Durham 2025

Outstanding Contribution Award

Sharon Paterson