Wansbeck Trophy (Best Village): winner, Earsdon; runner-up, Waterhouses.
Cameron Trophy (Best Large Village): winner, Warkworth; runner-up, Greatham; awards of merit, Heighington and Aycliffe Village.
Whitworth Hall and Gardens Trophy (Best Small Country Town): winner, Sedgefield; award of merit, Haltwhistle.
Federation Breweries Trophy (Best Small Town): winner, Hexham; runner-up, Alnwick; awards of merit, Ryton and Ferryhill.
Scottish and Newcastle Trophy (Best Large Town): winner, Durham; runner-up, Gateshead.
Whitbread Trophy (Best City): winner, Darlington; runner-up, Stockton.
Co-op Trophy (Best Large City): winner, Sunderland; award of merit, Newcastle.
Tom Ridley Trophy (Best Urban Community): winner, Rowlands Gill; runner-up, Whitburn; award of merit, Belmont.
Coastal Resorts E1: winner, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Class A and B, runner-up, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.
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