ANDOVER'S annual awards ceremony celebrating town’s unsung heroes has announced its 2023 compere.

The 2023 Pride of Andover Awards ceremony, supported by New Street Dental Care and to be held at The Lights in Andover on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, has revealed local presenter Luis Wyatt will return as the compere for the event.

The well-known Andover personality was the compere for 2022 ceremony as well.

At 20 years old, Luis is one of the UK’s most exciting new presenters.

In 2013 Luis won the 'Young Persons Award' at the Pride of Andover for his local charity work.

Luis said: “It’s an absolute pleasure to be compering the iconic Pride of Andover awards for a second year. Last year’s ceremony was a very special night, and I can’t wait to meet some more of Andover’s inspirational people.”

Luis will compare the awards alongside host Jordan Wylie. 

Local celebrity Jordan is a former soldier, an award-winning adventurer, a bestselling author, and is also the national ambassador for the Army Cadets.

In 2023 he was awarded an MBE by His Majesty King Charles III for services to charity and education both in the UK and overseas.

The Pride of Andover Awards shines a spotlight on the town's unsung heroes, commending the inspiring and selfless acts of Andover's most generous individuals.

The awards honour individuals who dedicate their time and effort into making a difference to the lives of others, and who do not get the recognition they deserve.

The categories and sponsors for the Pride of Andover Awards 2023 are:

  • Spirit of Andover Award – Overall Winner - New Street Dental Care
  • Young Person of the Year Award - Bear Behind
  • Sue Sheppard Award – The Commercial Centre
  • Sports Award – Acroud Media Ltd
  • Services Award – The DeeDee Trust
  • Mayor of Test Valley – Bulpitt Print
  • Inspiring Others Award – Andover Aesthetics Practitioners
  • Heart of Gold Award – Carpet Cleaning Lady
  • Fundraiser Award – Purple Oak Support
  • Community Champion Award – Ocado
  • Arts Award – The Rock House

On July 1, nominations for the Pride of Andover Awards 2023 will commence and will remain open until August 31.

To find out more details about the sponsors and awards categories of this year, visit prideofandoverawards.org.uk.