AS THE end of the nomination period closes in, the Pride of Andover Awards have announced a new sponsor.

The DeeDee Trust will be sponsoring this year's Services Award category which acknowledges an individual or a group from the public or private sector who have gone beyond what is expected within their job that has impacted people’s lives.

DeeDee is an eight-year-old girl who is determined to share her passion for saving the Earth and making a difference, not just in our local community, but across the world.

DeeDee said: “The DeeDee Trust helps adults and children to help the earth, to educate and inspire all ages, including those from a young age.”

DeeDee, was joined by Samantha, who said: “Please nominate, it’s fantastic to be able to put forward the people that are doing more for the community, those that go above and beyond. The nominations last year were fantastic with the vaccination centre winning the Services Award, we know there are many people that are out there doing lots of great things and deserve to be nominated.”

When asked what the representatives of The DeeDee Trust enjoy of the event, Samantha said: “Meeting people and networking, to be honest the winners are so inspirational, listening to what people do and how they impact our community, they are all so deserving, the highly commended and the winners, it is just a fantastic and inspiring event, it can bring a tear to your eye some of the amazing things you hear.”

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

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 Rockhouse

For more information about The Pride of Andover Awards, including this year’s sponsors and award categories, visit prideofandoverawards.org.uk.