The highly anticipated Pride of Andover Awards have officially launched.
On Saturday 13th June, many of Andover’s community-minded businesses came together to celebrate the launch of the 2026 Pride of Andover Awards. The launch event, which was held at The Gin Palace, who sponsored the event. The Pride of Andover Awards honour the exceptional heroes within our community, celebrating the inspiring and often selfless actions of the town’s most generous individuals.
Karen Hamilton, Chairman of the Pride of Andover Awards Committee, said of this year’s Awards:
“As we celebrate the launch of the 19th Pride of Andover Awards, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to each of our category sponsors. Your continued generosity and commitment make these Awards possible year after year.
I am continually inspired by the incredible support we receive from our local business community, alongside the dedication and hard work of our volunteer committee, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this event to life.
A special thank you also goes to Ben from Love Andover for once again capturing the spirit of our sponsors and the Awards through his outstanding video work.
Together, we are celebrating the remarkable people who make Andover such a special place. Thank you for helping us recognise the everyday heroes whose kindness, dedication and community spirit deserve to be celebrated. Start nominating; you all know that person in your community who deserves to be recognised for what they do selflessly”
The categories and sponsors for The Pride of Andover Awards 2026 are:
- Spirit of Andover Award – Overall Winner – Andover Aesthetics
- Young Person of the Year Award – BRIKT
- Sue Sheppard Award – The Commercial Centre
- Sports Award – Input Joinery Ltd
- Services Award – New Street Dental Care
- Mayor of Test Valley – Bulpitt Print
- Inspiring Others Award – Studio 106 Hair Boutique
- Heart of Gold Award – Family Harmony Ltd
- Fundraiser Award – Stannah
- Community Champion Award – Ocado
- Arts Award – Andover Radio/Love Andover
Nominations for the Pride of Andover Awards 2026 opened on 13th June; the nominations close on 28th Aug 2026 at midnight.
The Pride of Andover Awards honours the town’s exceptional unsung heroes, recognising the inspiring and often selfless actions of Andover’s most generous individuals, the people who make such a big difference to so many lives, without realising the positive impact their actions make.
For more information about The Pride of Andover Awards, including this year’s sponsors and award categories, please visit: www.prideofandoverawards.org.uk.
