And the world has certainly changed since we last gathered to honour the heroes who make a difference in the borough.
We have enjoyed nights to remember and we have the photo evidence to prove it.
So if you were at one of the awards nights from 2015 to 2019, there’s a chance you could be pictured in one of these Shields Gazette archive images.
Let’s re-live the memories of some great events.
And once you have done that, why not put a hero in the running for honours this year?
You can find out how to enter by visiting https://www.bestofsouthtyneside.co.uk/

5. Time spent with friends
Were you in the picture at the Best of South Tyneside Awards 2017? Photo: Kevin Brady

6. The best of memories
Some of the guests at the 2017 awards. Were you there? Photo: Kevin Brady

7. The cream of South Tyneside
A reminder of the 2017 awards at the Quality Hotel in Boldon. Photo: Kevin Brady

8. A toast to the memories
The Best of South Tyneside Awards 2018 at the Roker Hotel. Are you pictured? Photo: Kevin Brady

