The Pride of Andover committee and sponsors are excited to share the remarkable winners of the Pride of Andover Awards 2024.
This year’s event, held at The Lights Andover on Monday 14th October, was an inspiring celebration of community spirit, volunteerism, and generosity.
Organised by dedicated committee members and volunteers, with the generous support of local businesses, the evening was a huge success in recognising Andover’s most deserving individuals and groups.
Here are the 2024 winners and highly commended honorees:
- Fundraiser Award: Highly Commended – Beth Matthews
- Fundraiser Award: Winner – Mark Thorne (Sponsored by AB Building Products)
- Community Champion: Highly Commended – Rooting for Andover
- Community Champion: Winner – Katie Vincent (Sponsored by Ocado)
- Young Person of the Year: Highly Commended – Rosa Waite
- Young Person of the Year: Winner – Khiana Tawona (Sponsored by Bear Behind)
- Sports Award: Highly Commended – Alex Lamb
- Sports Award: Winner – Chris Duncan Smith (Sponsored by The Dee Dee Trust and New Street Youth Football Club)
- Inspiring Others Award: Highly Commended – Tony Evans
- Inspiring Others Award: Winner – Stuart Randall (Sponsored by Andover Aesthetics Practitioners)
- Services Award: Highly Commended – Debbie Burgess
- Services Award: Winner – Tanya Hale (Sponsored by The Dee Dee Trust)
- Arts Award: Highly Commended – Suzanne School of Dancing
- Arts Award: Winner – Oblivion Dance (Sponsored by The Rock House)
- Heart of Gold Award: Highly Commended – Kate Davis
- Heart of Gold Award: Winner – Joel Kirby (Sponsored by Parker Bullen Solicitors)
- Sue Sheppard Award: Highly Commended – Billie-Kay Cooper
- Sue Sheppard Award: Winner – Libby Hilling (Sponsored by The Commercial Centre Andover)
- Mayor of Test Valley Award: Winner – Alexei Roberts (Sponsored by Bulpitt Print)
- Spirit of Andover Award: Overall Winner – Libby Hilling
Each of our winners has made a significant difference in the lives of others, and we are proud to recognise their contributions. From fundraising for vital local charities to supporting mental health initiatives, to creating inclusive sports opportunities, these individuals and organisations are the heart of our community.
Karen Hamilton, Chairperson for The Pride of Andover, shared: “I am honoured to chair the Pride of Andover Awards; I have the best team behind me. We love putting this event together and witnessing all the finalists’ joy as they come to the stage.”
“I would like to thank New Street Dental Care for being our main sponsor, as well as all of our category sponsors and the event sponsors. We could not run this event if it was not for their generosity and commitment to The Pride of Andover Awards; it would not be possible without them. Thank you, from all of us at The Pride of Andover.”
We would like to thank our sponsors and everyone involved in making this event possible. Your support enables us to continue shining a light on those who truly embody the spirit of Andover.
The categories and their sponsors for the Pride of Andover Awards 2024:
- Spirit of Andover Award – Overall Winner – New Street Dental Care
- Young Person of the Year Award – Bear Behind
- Sue Sheppard Award – The Commercial Centre
- Services Award – The Dee Dee Trust
- Mayor of Test Valley – Bulpitt Print
- Arts Award – The Rock House
- Inspiring Others Award – Andover Aesthetics Practitioners
- Heart of Gold Award – Parker Bullen Solicitors
- Fundraiser Award – AB Building Products
- Community Champion Award – Ocado
- Sports Award – The Dee Dee Trust & Andover New Street Youth Football Club
