23 scenes from glittering award ceremonies and black-tie events in Blackpool during the 90s and 00s
They are a chance to shine, sparkle and be proud of achievements.
By Claire Lark
Published 8th Mar 2023, 15:45 BST
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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Martyn Collins of Front Desk (middle) presents Estelle Livesey and Darren Livesey of The Beach House Hotel with the Self Catering Holiday of the Year award, 2006 Photo: Mark Pearson
Richard Veal of New Mind presents Jude Rothwell (left) and Misty Nicholson of Blackpool Zoo with the Tourism Website of the Year award, 2006 Photo: Mark Pearson
Firm Partners Dinner and Awards at the Winter Gardens in 1999. Eric Downes (chairman of Education Business Partnership, Fylde Coast) presents the Business and Education in Partnership Award , to Alison Wolstenholme , of Beneast training Photo: Bill Johnson