MORE than 170 people turned out for a special night at the The Lights as the Pride of Andover Awards returned.

The awards have been celebrating those who quietly make a difference to other peoples’ lives since 2007.

This year's ceremony, on October 10, saw 10 awards handed out. 

The top honour - the Spirit of Andover Awards - was picked from the winners by the judges. 

This went to Libby Hilling who set up a wellbeing garden on the grounds of the Leckford Estate called the Garden for Mind project, on behalf of Andover Mind. 

The night was sponsored by New Street Dental Care and the categories were also sponsored by a range of Andover businesses such as Bulpitt Print, Ocado Group, The Dee Dee Trust, AB Building Products, Andover New Street Youth Football Club, The Rock House, Parker Bullen Solicitors, Andover Aesthetics Practitioners, The Commercial Centre and Bear Behind. 

To read the full report, click here. 

To see more pictures from the event, click the top image.