Cilla Black was a recipient of several prestigious awards throughout her career, including an OBE in recognition of her contributions to music and entertainment. She was also inducted into the British Music Hall of Fame and received a posthumous Special Award at the 2015 BAFTAs.
Here's a table showcasing the awards won by Cilla Black over the course of her career:
Award | Number of Wins | Year(s) |
---|---|---|
TV Times Award (Most Promising Female Singer) | 1 | 1964 |
Variety Club of Great Britain Award (Show Business Personality) | 1 | 1965 |
Top Female Singer | 1 | 1965 |
TV Times Award (Top Female Singer) | 2 | 1966, 1968 |
Top Female TV Personality | 1 | 1967 |
Top Female Vocal Personality | 2 | 1968, 1970 |
Sony Radio Academy Award (Music Broadcaster of the Year) | 1 | 1999 |
BAFTA TV Award (Special Award) | 1 | 2014 |
Cilla Black had a successful career in the entertainment industry, receiving recognition for her talents with several awards and honours. She won the TV Times Female Artist of the Year award twice, in 1966 and 1970, and the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Services to Music in 1993. In 1997, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to entertainment, and in 2000 she won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Entertainment Performance.
After her death in 2015, Black received a posthumous Special Recognition Award in recognition of her contributions to the entertainment industry. Her legacy continues to inspire new generations of performers and entertainers.