Every two years, the UDI honours projects representing superior forms of development built by its members. The Awards for Excellence in Urban Development program was established in 1982.
| Year | Category | For | |
| 2005 | Seniors Housing | The O'Keefe, Vancouver, BC | |
| 2002 | Livable Region (sponsored by the GVRD) | Collingwood Village, Vancouver, BC | |
| 1998 | Special Achievement for Contribution to Neighbourhood | The Carlings at Arbutus Walk, Vancouver, BC | |
| 1994 | Affordable Housing Development | 600 Drake, Vancouver, BC |
