Host-Steve Paulden

Daniel Fox

Brenda Edwards

 

 

The first ever Pride of Blackpool Awards took place on Monday 9th June at Funny Girls in Blackpool hosted by Steve Paulden. The majority of the awards were voted by the general public with 4 more prestigious awards being presented judged by a panel.

The awards winners are as follows:

Sexiest Bar person Male Gavin-Pepes bar
Sexiest Bar person Female Tamara-The Flamingo
Best Bar person Male Paul-Mardi Gras
Best Bar person Female Charlene-Lucy's Two
Best DJ Captain Ginger-Mardi Gras
Best local drag artist Stella Artois-Mardi Gras
Best local cabaret artist Chelsea Stevens -Female vocalist
Best gay bar Manager Dave Bear- Tradesbar
Best night out Tuesday nights@pepes- Popshop
Best Funny Girl DJ Zoe
Best gay venue Mardi Gras
   
Employee of the year Dylan-Door Security-FG2
Best newcomer Tradesbar
Outstanding contribution to Blackpool's gay scene Stella Artois
Lifetime achievement award Basil Newby

There was cabaret from the lovely Daniel Fox and Brenda Edwards , both entertaining everyone throughout the night.

The awards night was a success and a stepping stone to next year. All in all a great night out. Here's to Pride Number 4 next year and awards number 2.

Congratulations and thanks to all those involved in bringing you pride and these awards.

 

All the pictures including cabaret can be seen HERE

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