A MAJOR Andover employer is once again supporting the awards which recognise the people that go above and beyond for their community.

Ocado Group is returning a category sponsors in the Pride of Andover Awards for the seventh year in a row. This year it is sponsoring the Community Champion Award.

This award is given recognise an individual, group or organisation who has gone above and beyond to improve their local community through their actions.

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Dave Mariner, senior operations manager from Ocado Group, said: “At Ocado, our driving force is the many talented people in our team who come from this community and the surrounding area.

“The Pride of Andover awards embodies our commitment to giving back to the community, of which we are honoured to support again. We look forward to meeting the individuals who are making such a huge impact on other people's lives. They are our local role models who inspire us all.”

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