The Countryside Charity, CPRE Hampshire, has announced that the public can now vote for the Hampshire Choice Award.

The award is part of the Countryside Awards 2024 and features four projects that have won in their respective categories.

The shortlisted projects tackle climate change, celebrate protected landscapes and promote grassroots community initiatives.

The nominees are Alton in Bloom Community Grow Club, Blacknest Fields Nature Recovery Project, Future Energy Landscape Workshops by Energise South Downs, and Walk ‘n’ Talk Therapies by Winchester Youth Counselling.

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Margaret Paren, CPRE Countryside Charity Hampshire chair, expressed her gratitude to all who submitted entries to the awards.

She said: "The Countryside Awards are a real celebration of all the hard work and dedication of so many people working to support or enjoy the countryside in different ways."

Voting is open until Friday, December 6 and can be done via the CPRE Hampshire website.

The winners will be announced at the awards event in December.