North West Comedy Awards

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The North West Comedy Awards were set up to honour and reward the comedic talents that can be found in North West England. They have been running since 2004 and in their short time have honoured Peter Kay, Rob Brydon, Johnny Vegas, Alan Carr & John Bishop. The categories not only recognize Stand Up Comedy, but they also feature local television and radio talent. Annually they handout the Les Dawson Award which recognizes individuals for their efforts in producing, performing and promoting Stand Up Comedy in the North West of England.

1 2004 Winners
2 2005 Winners
3 2006 Winners and Nominees
4 External links

[edit] 2004 Winners

Presiding as Master of Ceremonies were Patrick McGuinness, Steve Edge & Archie Kelly of Phoenix Nights fame. Celebrity presenters were Noddy Holder, Johnny Vegas & Ted Robbins.

The Winners were as follows:

Best Comedy Content In A Radio Show

BBC GMR'S Michelle Around Midnight

Best Breakthrough Act In Comedy

Seymour Mace

Best Stand Up on the North West Comedy Circuit

John Bishop

Best Comedic Performance on Film & TV

Mark Benton for Early Doors

Best Comedic Performance in Soap

Alex Carter for Hollyoaks

Best Comedy Club

XS Malarkey

Best Touring Comedy Production/Show

Peter Kay "Mum wants a bungalow" tour

Best Comedic Writing

Craig Cash & Phil Mealey for Early Doors

Les Dawson Award for services to Comedy

Agraman (for his efforts to the Buzz Club and beyond

[edit] 2005 Winners

The Master of ceremonies for the 2005 was comedian and Coronation Street's Bradley Walsh. The gala black tie event was held in Manchester city centre at the Hotel Piccadilly. In attendance were Dave Spikey and Johnny Vegas and stars from Coronation Street and Hollyoaks.

The family of the late Les Dawson were also there. Dawson's widow Tracy and his youngest daughter Charlotte were on hand to present the much coveted Les Dawson Award for services to Comedy. Speaking at the event Baby Cow Production's Ric Michael who was also a judge said " the winner of each category shows the range and quality of talent on offer in the North West and long may it continue".

The Winners were:

Best Breakthrough in Comedy