THE Basingstoke community sparkled at the A Place to be Proud of Awards 2024, held at Apollo Hotel on Thursday, June 6.

This year's ceremony marked the 21st anniversary of the event, recognising the heroes who make Basingstoke a vibrant and thriving town.

Check out the gallery above to see some of the best pictures from the event taken by Sarah Gaunt for organisers Destination Basingstoke.

The pictures capture the joy and pride on the faces of the winners as they are recognised for their remarkable achievements.

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Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and hosts Apollo Hotel were the joint headline sponsors of the event where the winners of the awards were announced.

Destination Basingstoke’s partnership manager Mark Jones and David Holby-Wolinski were the main comperes.

The other key partners of the event included Basingstoke Voluntary Action, Basingstoke Local Sports Council, and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with Basingstoke Gazette and Basingstoke Community Radio joining as media partners.

Basingstoke College of Technology catering and hospitality students received a Pride in Place funding from UK Shared Prosperity Fund and BDBC to create the awards dinner and to deliver the hospitality and catering services.