23 scenes from glittering award ceremonies and black-tie events in Blackpool during the 90s and 00s
By Claire Lark
Published 8th Mar 2023, 15:45 BST
They are a chance to shine, sparkle and be proud of achievements.
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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Firm Partners Business Awards in 1998. Pictured are Philip Scully and Beverly Lester of the Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde Community Health Trust receiving the Success Through Training Award from Tony Bickerstaffe of Lawtec Photo: Martin Bostock
Christine Parker of Saks Hair and Beauty receives the Employee of the Year Award from Linda Beddowes of Fylde Office Services Bureau. This was in 1998 at the The Firm Partners Business Awards Ceremony Photo: Martin Bostock
The annual Business Link Awards were held in the Blackpool Winter Gardens Empress Ballroom in 2004 with Senior BBC Correspondent John Pienaar as special guest.
Pictured with John (centre) are Chief Executive Business Link Clive Memmott (left) and Business Development Manager David Slater Photo: Rob Lock
This was Blackpool Tourism Awards at the Tower Ballroom in 2006. Pictured are Blackpool Conference and Exhibition Hotels secretary Derrick Ellershaw (centre) presenting the award to Nicola Heaslip and Steve Boricic Photo: Bill Johnson
Pictures are Stina and Nick Thompson from Blackpool Pleasure Beach with Peter Richards from Westinghouse who won the social responsibility award in 2005 Photo: Submit