The Pride of Andover Awards 2022 finalists have been announced for this year’s upcoming event.

This year's glitzy event will take place on Tuesday, October 25 at The Lights in Andover.

On September 10 all Pride of Andover committee members and sponsors got together for a day of deliberation and tough decisions as judging day took place.

Now, the finalists for the 2022 awards have been revealed, each deserving of these prestigious awards.

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Nominated by friends, family, co-workers and the local Andover community, this year’s finalists represent Andover’s unsung heroes, made up from community-minded volunteers, charity workers, friends, family, and employees that go that extra mile to ensure they are making a difference within our town, all freely giving their own time and energy to make Andover a town to be proud of.

The 2022 Pride of Andover finalists are:

  • Andover Vaccinations Volunteers
  • Claire Hattrick
  • Freya Hart and Lauren Farrelly
  • Police Cadets
  • Victoria Cheshire
  • Rob Sutherland
  • Karsten and Hayley Kirby - Bulner
  • Joan Walker and Sharon Green
  • Heather Boyd
  • Ronnie Hoo
  • Leilani Clayton
  • Lyn Gresham - Thompson
  • Willie Plowman
  • Cynthia Cannon
  • Cassius Mitchell
  • Alicia Barnett

Karen Hamilton, chairman of The Pride of Andover Awards, said: "Congratulations to our finalists for 2022! This year’s nominations were of a very high standard and the judging panel had some very welcome, but difficult decisions on our hands. This year’s finalists all stood out as exceptional individuals doing wonderful things for Andover, and the communities within it. We look forward to celebrating their achievements at the upcoming awards ceremony."

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The 2022 Pride of Andover Awards is sponsored by David Mellor Family Jeweller and hosted by Jordan Wylie with Luis Wyatt as Compere for the evening, Pride of Andover Award winners will be announced on the night.

For more information about the awards, including this year’s sponsors and awards categories go to the website prideofandoverawards.org.uk.