THE latest sponsor for a 'remarkable' category in the Pride of Andover Awards has been announced.

The Pride of Andover Awards 2023 has 11 categories, giving residents that are nominated the opportunity to be shortlisted for an award.

One award that stands out is the Young Person of the Year Award and for the upcoming 2023 event, taking place this October, Bear Behind will be the sponsor.

The Young Person of the Year in particular is a remarkable award, created to recognise a young person (under the age of 18 on October 24) who has made a difference to their community, neighbourhood, charity, or club.

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Katie Brooks from Bear Behind said: "The Bear Behind team love being a sponsor for the Young Persons Award, as we get to play a crucial role in recognising and celebrating the achievements of these deserving young individuals.

"If you know anyone under the age of 18 who has made a difference to their community, neighbourhood, charity or club then please vote for these incredible and inspiring young people."

Along with the main event sponsors New Street Dental Care, Bear Behind is one of the following award-category event sponsors that we are proud to announce the continued support of.

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

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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.

Nominations for the Pride of Andover Awards 2023 will close at midnight on Thursday, August 31.

To nominate visit prideofandoverawards.org.uk.