BANGOR businesses were given a boost after an incredibly difficult year, when the local public voted in inaugural business awards. The awards were organised by Business Improvement District: Bangor First, to celebrate the hard work and the contribution of the many great businesses on Bangor High Street, which is especially relevant after such a difficult year. With more than 300 High Street businesses, in the first instance the public nominated businesses in each of the twelve categories, before voting on a shortlist to decide the winners. More than 1,000 votes were received, although initial plans to hold a charity presentation evening were curtailed due to the Covid 19 crisis, each winner received a beautiful, engraved glass trophy to keep and display on their premises.