So many responses to awards on social media
Whether it was tweets or Facebook messages, Echo readers galore took to social media to talk about the awards.
And you agreed it was an amazing night in which champions got their rewards.
Sam Blacklock posted: “Really enjoyed tonight’s @ SunderlandEcho Best of Wearside Awards at the SOL. Some fantastic nominations and winners in Wearside #EchoBest
Richard Tamlyn had this to say about the six courageous children who became winners. “Stars of the night, inspirational heroes everyone of them. The #echobest children of courage winners.”
Jay Hutchinson joined in and, like many of his fellow guests, thought everyone deserved an honour. He said: “#EchoBest I hope u could all win the award.”
Fat-Dad-Getting-Fit: “An amazing night at pride of Sunderland #echobest unbelievable night for unbelievable people.”
Glynis Wylie: “Well done @mattwylie96 @sunderlandasc @eaSundAquatic @ asanortheast @britishswimming winner Best of Wearside Sporting Achievement #echobest.”
And there were plenty of Facebook posts too.
Lynn Murphy said: “It was an amazing night, all the nominees where fantastic x x”
Lots of you had plenty to say about Kevin Ball winning the Lifetime Contribution Award.
Colin Burnikell: “Legend if ever there was one, well done Kevin – congratulations to a fantastic man.”
Jim Bowens: “You more than most are one of us you wore our colours with pride played with unrivalled passion.”
Steven Fisher: “Remember that screamer from the halfway line ten minutes into injury time at Wolves Kevin ? Fantastic away day that was. LEGEND.”
Leigh Tough Toughie: “Well deserved? Ooo Bally Bally.”