DO YOU know a volunteer who goes above and beyond to help others?

Now you have the opportunity to put them forward to be recognised for their hard work.

A Place to Proud of Awards has this year has launched a Volunteer of the Year category.

This award category is for showcasing the exceptional contribution made by volunteers, who give their time to improve the lives and environment of others in their local community, whether it be marshalling a race, helping at a foodbank or homeless shelter, to football coaching or being part of the Parent Teacher Association.

The category is sponsored by independent financial advisor Beaufort Financial (Reading).

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Director Mark Dolby said: “Beaufort Financial (Reading) are proud to be supporting an award for the wonderful people in our community, who give their time freely to those that need it the most. They are a credit to our town and we are very lucky to have them.

“Good luck to everyone who is nominated.”

A Place to be Proud of awards are organised by Destination Basingstoke in partnership with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Basingstoke Voluntary Action, and the Gazette as media partners.

Nominations are free to enter and can be made online at www. destinationbasingstoke.co.uk.

The closing date for nominations is May 2.

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All nominees will be invited to the awards ceremony to be held at The Haymarket Theatre on June 16.

In upcoming editions, the Gazette will be showcasing each of the award categories to give those are thinking of nominating someone an idea of what the judges are looking for.

In some cases, the Gazette will be talking to winners from the 2021 awards to see how winning has impacted their lives and why others should enter.

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