Sports clubs, charities, organisations, businesses, schools and many more have employed their services.
A dip into the National World archive served up many mascot-related photos from around Northern Ireland. Perhaps you featured – have a closer look!
5. Friendly Faces
Elise McFarland of Antrim Ladies Junior Netball Club, who carried the Queen's Baton into Antrim Forum in 2014, and Mayor of Antrim Cllr Roderick Swann with the Commonwealth Games mascot Clyde. Photo: National World
6. Friendly Faces
Emer McWilliams of Face Inclusion Matters along with their mascot Mark and Hollybank Primary School's Stephen McConkey during a special Disability Awareness Day in the school in 2010. Photo: Freddie Parkinson
7. Friendly Faces
Ballymena Rugby Club rascals who took part in the Wooden Spoon 360 Snakes and Ladders Challenge in 2011, are pictured with mascot Spooney, Willie John McBride and club coaches. Photo: National World
8. Friendly Faces
RNLI mascot, Stormy Stan gives a pep talk to some of the swimmers at a Larne swim in 2016. Photo: ALISTAIR_MAWHINNEY