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Peter Thompson, one of the judges described the Adam Practice as "a cheerful piece of architecture that sits well in the street scene". The Mayor was impressed with its welcoming atmosphere and feeling of calm and comfort on the inside.

The Lighthouse was described by the Mayor as "a major asset for Poole which will be enjoyed by large numbers of our community." As well as its design, the refurbishment of the Lighthouse was praised for its contribution to sustainability. Jon Dowty said: "It re-uses an existing building and retains most of its features and is located close to a well served public transport network."

The second award, in the category of conservation, was made to the Branksome Beach Cafe Bar and Restaurant. Judges were impressed with the refurbishment and extension of the 1930s beach station and the way the contemporary replacement of the Victorian style conservatory was blended in with the retained 1930s building and added to the seaside feel of the buildings.

A commendation was made in 2002 for the restoration of the herb and physic garden at Scaplens’ Court. This was inspired by the work and enthusiasm of Rachel Allenby and Sheila Dutton of the Old Town Conservation Group.

Two commendations were made for 2003, for private houses, in recognition of their high quality in the design and execution of contemporary domestic architecture. These were for the house at Evening Hill, by Richard Horden and 18 Lakeside Road by Phil Easton.

The judging panel were:

The Mayor of Poole, Councillor Ray Smith;

Councillor Mrs Ann Stribley, Vice Chair of the Planning Committee;

Kelvin Bland, Chairman of the Dorset Branch of the RIBA;

Peter Thompson, Architect from Wimborne;

Jon Dowty of Future Create consultants with special knowledge of sustainability in development.

Poole Pride of Place Award

The Adam Practice Surgery, Longfleet Road

Architect, Peter Galloway Partnership, Havant

Builder, Spetisbury Construction, Wimborne

Scaplens Court Herb and Physic Garden, High Street

Designer, John Heron, North/South Landscapes

Builder, New Deal Scheme, administered by Kingston Maurward Agricultural Inspiration and direction from Rachel Allenby and Sheila Dutton

Poole Pride of Place Award: Design and Sustainability

The Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts, Kingland Road

Architect, Professor Alan Short, Short & Associates, Architects, London

Builder, Bluestone, Poole

Owner, Poole Arts Trust Limited

Branksome Beach Cafe Bar and Restaurant, Branksome Chine Architect,

Rosamund Diamond, Diamond Architects, Oxford

Builder, Taskcastle Group, Southampton

Owner, Banquets Catering (South Coast Limited), Oxford

1 Alington Road, Evening Hill

Architect, Richard Horden, Horden Cherry Lee Architects Limited, London

Builder, James Bros, (Delta Design)

18 Lakeside Road, Poole

Architects, Phil Easton, Western Design Architects Charlton Marshall

Builder, Chay Webb, Wimborne

Joshua's Vista, Sandbanks Road,

Sunset Strip, 26 Salterns Way,

Inspiration, 25 Western Avenue,

Architect, Steve Lyne, Seven Developments Limited

Builder, Seven Developments Limited, Poole.