Who says you don’t win anything in competitions? These Sunderland people certainly did in the past and some of their prizes were truly amazing.
From the twins who won a Michael Jackson glove to the youngster who got to be a jester for a day, your wins were certainly interesting.
Others won a day at the Blue Peter studios, a new boat and a chance to train as astronauts.
Have a look through our gallery at a whole selection of Wearside and East Durham winners and then get in touch to tell us about the unusual prizes you have won.
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5. On camera in Easington
Year 8 pupils at Easington Community School were on film in 2004 when their teacher Gail Wilkinson won a video camera - in a competition run by the Korean embassy. | se
6. Jester for a day
David Pearson, from Hetton, got to learn from an expert at Warwick Castle after winning a competition to be jester for day. He was a winner in August 2000. | se
7. Astronauts for 10 days
Two young Wearsiders spent ten days on a dream trip to an astronaut training course after winning a national competition in 1989. The Mayor of Sunderland, Bob Kirby,presented each of them with spending money of £100 from the council's lottery fund. The winners were Jonathan Laverick, 12 and Anna Marie Moore, 17. | se Photo: se
8. Michael Jackson's glove
Twelve year old twins Michelle (left) and Deborah Mote were national winners in 1984 when they won a Michael Jackson glove. | se