And Blackpool is in no shortage of award ceremonies whether it be business, tourism or retail, the stages are set to reward. These photos go back to the 1990s and feature proud moments for local people. If you ever went to an award ceremony, you might be pictured…
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1. The Award Nights
There has never been a shortage of award ceremonies in Blackpool - are you pictured? Photo: National World
2. The Award Nights
Coun Eddie Collett presents members of Barton Avenue with the Cluster Group of the Year Award at the Blackpool Tourism Business Excellence Awards in 2006 Photo: Mark Pearson
3. The Award Nights
Alison Wolstenholme of Beneast (left) presents Margaret Gerrard of the De Vere Hotel with the Training and Skills award at the Blackpool Tourism Business Excellence Awards, 2006 Photo: Mark Pearson
4. The Award Nights
Alison Gilmore (centre) from Blackpool Exhibition and Conference Halls presents Jackie Meeghan and Robbie Pendlebury from the Grand Theatre with the Welcome All Award at the Blackpool Tourism Business Excellence Awards 2006 Photo: Mark Pearson
5. The Award Nights
Paul Crossley of Kenrick and Co (centre) presents Keith Hodgkinson, Emma Hodgkinson, Donna Hodgkinson and Gareth Hodgkinson from the Applethwaite Hotel the award for Guest Accommodation of the Year Award at the Blackpool Tourism Business Excellence Awards 2006 Photo: Mark Pearson
6. The Award Nights
Scene set for the Blackpool Business Tourism Awards in 2006 Photo: Mark Pearson