Basingstoke Gazette | Place to be Proud Of

Nominate heroes for pride awards

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:41:00 +0000

RESIDENTS are being urged to nominate their Basingstoke and Deane heroes as the deadline looms for this year's A Place to be Proud of Awards.

Charlie is a proud host

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:14:00 +0000

POPULAR celebrity gardener Charlie Dimmock is to be the star host of this year's A Place to be Proud of Awards event in Basingstoke.

Celebrating the borough’s best

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 18:05:00 +0100

SUCCESS, commitment and community spirit were all celebrated during Basingstoke's third A Place to be Proud of Awards ceremony.

‘Fabulous’ approval from Maggie

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 18:02:00 +0100

A PLACE to be Proud of Awards host Maggie Philbin has paid tribute to the people of Basingstoke and hailed it as a "fabulous place" to live and work.

Good Citizen - sponsored by Gazette Newspapers and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 17:59:00 +0100

THE Good Citizen of the Year Award for people aged over 55 went to a woman who was a driving force in the team that created a popular community hall.

Employee of the Year - sponsored by Eli Lilly

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 17:56:00 +0100

ONE of the loudest receptions of the evening was given to a dedicated employee who has not missed a day of work in the last 20 years.

Business of the Year - sponsored by Clydesdale Bank

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 17:52:00 +0100

THE first award of the evening resulted in a double triumph for a business that has been growing and prospering year on year.

Unsung Hero - sponsored by Hampshire Constabulary and Basingstoke Andover North Hampshire Industrial Mission

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 17:49:00 +0100

THE streets of Basingstoke and Deane are safer thanks to the dedication of one winner at the A Place to be Proud of Awards.

Learning - sponsored by Lenovo

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 17:46:00 +0100

A SUPER school was rewarded for its commitment to learning - not just for educating its pupils, but also for involving the whole community in learning.

Creativity - sponsored by Wella Professionals

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 17:36:00 +0100

THE presentation of the Creativity Award was undoubtedly the most poignant moment of this year's A Place to be Proud of Awards.