Andover Inspiration Awards is an awards ceremony that will distinguish and recognise inspirational, established individuals from Andover and the surrounding areas, giving them the recognition they greatly deserve.
After months of nominations from December 2021 – May 2022 we have seen hundreds of nominations come through from the Andover Inspiration Awards website and social media. It is always astonishing at how many inspirational individuals that get recognised every time we run the awards nominations, it truly shows how inspirational Andover is.

What next:
- Voting – Please head over to our website and vote for your favourite inspirational individual or business to win.
- Once you have voted you are welcome to purchase a ticket to the awards ceremony on the 8th of July 2022 at The Lights Andover, here finalists will find out if they won their category, everyone is invited. This unforgettable black-tie event will include a 2-course meal (main meal & dessert) , an evening of live entertainment by Michael Bublé Tribute act ,local and celebrity guests. auctions for our chosen charity Kids on track , raffle prizes, competitions, business stalls and much more will all be included in your ticket price. Tickets start from only £45per person and includes all of the above.
- To purchase your ticket or vote please visit www.andoverinspirationawards.co.uk
Awards proudly sponsored by Andover Radio & Love Andover
Our finalists are as follows.
** INSPIRED CATEGORY **
Inspirational Young person
Ruby Rickards
VPC CADETS
Kiddie Cullen
Dmitrijs Meiksans
Inspirational Woman
Kim Glover
Louise Poor
Grace Hicks
Lorna Keeling
Kelly Jones
Mel Robinson
Inspirational Man
Michael Cunningham
Gerald (Peaberry coffee)
Zak Hirst
Sean Anderson
Inspirational Mother
Sulee Hall
Donna Bowsher
Jamie Walsh
Donna Jackson
Sophie Michaela
Inspirational Father
Jake Ward
Joshua Thomas
David Bishop
Tom Partridge
Kevin Rush
**BUSINESS CATEGORY**
Upcoming entrepreneur
Sally Ann Bakes
Sulee Hall-Wiggles and Boo Crafts
Laura Anscombe
Lorna Keeling
Autumn Sammes / Paws No 4
Vicki Turrner
Best Local Business
Salon 73
Jenni Danks
The Travelling Cupcake
N0 78 Coffee
Sonic Spa
Most Charitable Business
Andover clothing exchange
The Station Inn volunteers
Bulpitt Print
Stand Out Cleaning Services
Best Restaurant/Pub
Anton Arms
Captains Mezze
Chestnut Tree Pub Andover
Chalk Hill Blue
Stax and Snax
Light of Asia
Social Media Influencer
Shelley Coburn
@Roadiethejack
Dmitrijs Meiksans
Luis Wyatt
**CHARITY CATEGORY **
Inspiring Volunteer
Jake Ward
Andrew Mecrow
Zak Hirst
Outstanding Charity
Naomi house hospice
Koala community HUB
Andover Round Table
Food bank Andover
Andover rocks (Marie Ponting)
YMCA
** MUSIC CATEGORY **
Upcoming male Artist
Jake Ward
Marc Burford
James Mitchell
Eric Walker
Jus-j Thomas
Upcoming female Artist
Madison Douch
Lizzie Cullen
JMIE Jamie Walsh
Lani Clayton
Upcoming Band/Group/Duo
The fletchers
OHMS LAW
Radio Presenter/DJ/Producer
Dan Parkinson
Chris Burford
David Wiltshire
Luis Wyatt
** SPORTS CATEGORY **
Female fitness/ PT/Coach
Kim Glover
Paula Matthews
Pilates and Yoga with Bunny
Personal trainer Elisha
Vicky Lewis Personal trainer
Doda Yoga
Male fitness /PT /Coach
Nic Turpin
Sean Anderson (Box Andover)
Inspiring Local Team
Andover town FC
Andover Lions
Andover Hockey
Andover Cricket club
Inspiring Sportsman/Sportswoman
Michael Trodd
Ryan Facey
Ron Bertie
** EDUCATION CATEGORY **
Inspiring School
The Mark way school
Vigo Primary School
Winton Preschool
Stringbrokers
Andover College
Inspiring Teacher
Grace Hicks
Julie Bray
Claire Webb
Andrew Mecrow
Suzie Oostendorp
Chloe Gibson
** INSPIRING KEY WORKER CATEGORY **
Inspiring Key Worker
Clifford house care home
Dr Pride
Ben Darkin
Hampshire and Isle of White Fire Brigade
Hampshire Police
I Can Therapy Centre
** ACTING CATEGORY **
Theatre Group/School
Andover musical theatre company
Stage coach Andover
True Colours Theatre
Fair Play Performing Arts
** DANCE CATEGORY **
Inspiring Male/Female dancer
Louise Poor
Alicia Barnett
Lauren Mildenberger
Paul Sebastian Gould
Dance Act/Studio
FL Dance
Suzanne School of Dancing
Oblivion Dance
Ruby slippers
Stage coach Andover
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED AND VOTING HAS BEGUN
(Please visit our website – www.andoverinspirationawards.co.uk)
Tickets on sale 1st of May 2022!
STRICTLY A BLACK TIE DRESS CODE
|8th of July 2022 | The Lights, Andover | 19:00-23:00
Drink reception from 18:00
Please email us for press passes
CONTACT DETAILS
www.andoverinspirationawards.co.uk
Email:info@andoverinspirationawards.co.uk
Awards proudly sponsored by Andover Radio & Love Andover