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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9. Projectionists for a day
Pennywell Comprehensive School pupil Clive Tucker won a guided tour of the Sunderland Empire Theatre for winning an Echo Chipper Club "Spot the Difference" competition in 1983. He is pictured with his brother and two friends. Clive is third right) with his brother Paul (right), and friends Paul Southwick (2nd right) and Richard Longstaff (4th right) being shown the projection room by technical manager Mel James. | se