Congratulations to all of the winners for the 2006 awards who are listed below. We would also like to thank all those visitors who took a few minutes of their time to vote, and those retailers and companies who took part and supported the awards.

THE FIREWORK STORE, WAKEFIELD

The Firework Store win this award for the first time, and deservedly so. Voters praised an excellent range of fireworks, keen pricing, knowledgeable staff, friendly service and that all important customer service particularly with regards to deliveries throughout the UK.

RUNNER UP:

FIREWORKS ARCADE

Well done to Fireworks Arcade on maintaining second place for another year in this tightly-fought category.

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THIRD PLACE:

THE FIREWORK EMPORIUM

Well done to The Firework Emporium on achieving third place in this tightly-fought category.

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NEWSBOX FIREWORKS, LOUGHTON

It was only a matter of time before Newsbox Fireworks of Loughton in Essex scooped an award in this category - and they've won it! Stocking the best fireworks from the best brands with added discounted pricing sees customers visit from all over the UK. Voters remarked on the enthusiastic service from staff dedicated to fireworks with great deals on offer too.

RUNNER UP:

THE FIREWORK STORE

Well done to The Firework Store who add to their Best Retailer prize with second in the shop category.

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THIRD PLACE:

THE FIREWORK EMPORIUM

Well done to The Firework Emporium on achieving third place in this tightly-fought category.

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THE FIREWORK EMPORIUM

Well done to The Firework Emporium for winning this award for the third year running. Their website was voted best with their on-line video, simple design and humorous non-politically correct descriptions yet again receiving positive comments.

RUNNER UP:

FIREWORKS ARCADE

Well done to Fireworks Arcade on maintaining second place for another year in this tightly-fought category.

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THIRD PLACE:

THE FIREWORK STORE

Well done to The Firework Store who add to their Best Retailer prize with third in the Website category.

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KIMBOLTON FIREWORKS

Kimbolton successfully defend their prestigious Best Brand award. Good build quality, reliability and top class effects are reasons you said you thought they were the best. They have now won this award for an incredible FOUR YEARS running despite increasing competition.

RUNNER UP:

ROYAL PARTY

Well done to Royal Party on achieving second place.

THIRD PLACE:

FANTAZIA FIREWORKS

Well done to Fantazia Fireworks on achieving third place.

AQUA BUSTER, FANTAZIA FIREWORKS

Fantazia Fireworks' incredible value fan cake storms in to win the coveted Best Firework Award. Brilliant effects at a great price swayed voters.

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THE EARTH SHAKER

Well done to Panda Fireworks on achieving second place with their Earth Shaker noise cake.

THIRD PLACE:

49'ers Series

Well done to Royal Party on achieving third place with their 49'ers cakes.

JUMPING JELLY BEANS, KIMBOLTON FIREWORKS

Kimbolton successfully defend their Best Cat 2 Award, with Jumping Jelly Beans fountain taking the glory this year. But check out the results below, a staggering hat-trick for them! This company packs more into the garden classification than anyone else.

RUNNER UP:

GLITTERING GEMSTONES

Well done to Kimbolton Fireworks on achieving second place with their Glittering Gemstones fountain.

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AURORA BOREALIS

Well done to Kimbolton Fireworks on achieving third place with their Aurora Borealis fountain.

KIMBOLTON FIREWORKS

Kimbolton compliment their Best Brand award this year with Best Cat 4 brand too! Well done to the professional side of Kimbolton for putting together a quality range and good service that impressed your trade customers.

RUNNER UP:

VULCAN (CHINA)

Well done to Vulcan Fireworks on achieving second place.

THIRD PLACE:

SUNSONG

Well done to Sunsong on achieving third place.

PLYMOUTH FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIPS

An extended programme this year (the "Champion of Champions") helped the UK's major fireworks competition scoop Best Event. Quality shows, a good location but best of all it's free. Well done to the organisers and competitors.

RUNNER UP:

ST. GEORGE COMPETITION

Well done to the less formal St. George amateur competition for achieving second place, thanks to a hearty vote by satisfied UKFR members and friends.

THIRD PLACE:

REIGN'S PRE-GFN BASH

Another UKFR member event, well done to Reign whose event beat the likes of Southport and Shugborough this year.