A PREVIOUS Pride of Andover winner will return to compere this year’s awards, after joining last minute for the 2023 ceremony.

Dmitrijs Meiksans, winner of the Young Person of the Year Award 2021, will compere the event, which will be held at The Lights on Monday, October 14.

He said: “It is a great honour to return as compere for The Pride of Andover Awards for a second year. This event holds a special place in my heart as it highlights the true calibre of residents in Andover. These individuals work tirelessly day in and day out. dedicating their time and energy to make Andover the best town around.

“Being part of a ceremony that recognises and celebrates their remarkable contributions is both inspiring and humbling.”

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Andover Advertiser: Dmitrijs Meiksans will compere the 2024 Pride of Andover AwardsAn awards spokesperson said: “The Pride of Andover Awards welcome Dmitrijs back to the stage as compere, after joining last minute for the 2023 awards ceremony, Dmitrijs is a true natural, he brought humour and confidence to the stage, we are excited to have him return and compere alongside this year’s new host Simon Gallup from The Cure.”

The Pride of Andover Awards recognise its most exceptional and generous residents who dedicate themselves to enriching the lives of those around them, without asking for any recognition in return.

The categories and sponsors for the Pride of Andover Awards 2024 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
  • Services Award – The DeeDee Trust
  • Mayor of Test Valley – Bulpitt Print
  • Arts Award – The Rock House
  • Inspiring Others Award – Andover Aesthetics Practitioners
  • Heart of Gold Award – Parker Bullen Solicitors
  • Fundraiser Award – AB Building Products
  • Community Champion Award – Ocado
  • Sports Award – The DeeDee Trust & Andover New Street Youth Football Club

Nominations for the 2024 awards open on Saturday, June 8, and will remain open until midnight on Friday, August 16.

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