A POPULAR music venue has given its support to this year’s Pride of Andover Awards, honouring the crucial role of art in the community.

The Rockhouse, in London Street, is sponsoring the Arts Award category, recognising an individual or group who has made an inspiriting mark in music, art, dance or theatre and left a positive impact in their local area.

Undy Hunt, from The Rockhouse, said: “As The Rockhouse, we are deeply honoured to sponsor the Arts Award at The Pride of Andover Awards, supporting the arts is a testament to nurturing creativity and culture in our community. This partnership truly means the world to us.”

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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

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An award spokesperson said: “We are immensely proud to honour the exceptional and selfless local heroes with the Pride of Andover Awards. These awards give well-deserved recognition to Andover's residents who make a positive impact in the lives of others without expecting recognition. Their generous acts are undeniably influential in their community. Their altruism truly makes a meaningful difference in the community.”

Nominations for the Pride of Andover Awards 2023 will close at midnight on August 31.

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