12 scenes from previous Sunderland Echo business awards finals as we search for this year's winners

Every one of these photos comes from the Sunderland Echo’s business awards finals from years including 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2012.

Let’s raise a toast to these great reminders as we continue our search for contenders for the new-look Business Excellence Awards this year.

Get your entries in at the awards website while you browse through memories of the fun you had in the past.