Festival Place is delighted to be hosting the Place to Be Proud Of Awards once again this year. Sponsored by Destination Basingstoke, Festival Place and Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council, the Awards recognise contributions made by individuals, groups, organisations, places and initiatives that make our borough a great place to live and work.

Categories this year are;

• Arts & Entertainment sponsored by Leisure Park
• Schools and Education sponsored by Barclays Corporate Trade and Working Capital UK & Ireland
• Young Achiever Award sponsored by Gazette Newspapers and Kestrel FM
• Unsung Hero sponsored by AXA Health
• Health and Care sponsored by Eli Lilly
• Basingstoke Ambassador Award sponsored by Vitacress and Queen Mary’s College

Last year we received over 100 nominations.  This year timelines are tight so pick up your nomination form from the Festival Place Information Desk or click here to nominate online.

Closing date for nominations is 30 March at 5pm.

The judging will take place in April.

Short listed nominees informed by 4 May.

The awards dinner will be held on the 20 May and will be hosted by BBC Radio Berkshire’s Ady Williams.