The Pride of Andover Awards is delighted to announce the finalists for its 2026 awards, following another year of inspiring nominations celebrating the people and groups making a difference across the Andover community.
After nominations closed at the end of August, representatives from the Pride of Andover committee and award sponsors came together for the annual judging day, carefully considering the stories and achievements put forward by members of the community.
Following the judging process, the Pride of Andover Awards can now reveal its 2026 finalists:
Grace Bailey
David Bonthuys
Charlotte Cockcroft
Lani Clayton
Vikki Cosgrove
Francesca Dunn
Rhian Lewis-Elgar
Caroline Maitland
Missfits Bellydance
Marie Ponting
Nicky Price
Harley Quinn Guiver
Ricki Gayati
Sofia, Mariela, Alegra Hewel
Suzanne School of Dancing
Andover Tap
John Nulty
Robert White
Me & My Dad Club
Each finalist was nominated by someone within the community who felt their achievements, dedication or positive impact deserved to be recognised.
From individuals quietly giving their time to help others to groups bringing people together, the nominations received this year once again highlighted the extraordinary people who make Andover and its surrounding communities such a special place.
The Pride of Andover Awards exist to recognise Andover’s unsung heroes, people who often make a significant difference to the lives of others without seeking recognition for what they do.
While the finalists have now been announced, the award each finalist has been selected for will remain under wraps, adding to the anticipation ahead of the awards evening!
Over the coming weeks, the Pride of Andover Awards will be introducing the finalists and sharing more of their individual stories, giving the community the opportunity to get to know the people and groups being celebrated this year.
The finalists will come together for the Pride of Andover Awards 2026 on Saturday 14th November at Thruxton Circuit, where this year’s Highly Commended recipients and winners will be revealed. The move to Thruxton marks a new chapter for the awards and provides a new setting in which to celebrate Andover’s community heroes!
The Pride of Andover Awards congratulates every person and group named as a finalist and thanks everyone who took the time to submit a nomination and share the stories of those making a difference throughout the community.