Community spirit of businesses in Portsmouth, Fareham, Havant and Gosport to be praised by Little Ankle Biters Hampshire awards scheme
AN AWARD scheme is being launched to shine a light on hardworking family-friendly businesses across the county.
An annual awards is being launched by Little Ankle Biters Hampshire, a web guide for families looking to enjoy their local area.
The Hampshire Awards will attract local family-friendly business nominations and votes from parents across the County including Basingstoke, Winchester, Portsmouth, Southampton, Lymington and all the surrounding towns and villages.
New for 2021 is the Little Ankle Biters’ Best Community Spirit Award to recognise a family-friendly business that has adapted and evolved to continue its outstanding service during lockdown.
Other new categories include Best Pregnancy Service, Best For Grown Ups and Best Charity or Not for Profit Organisation.
Katherine Antrobus, editor of Little Ankle Biters Hampshire, said: ‘The Covid restrictions placed on our daily lives have provided us all with a far greater appreciation of those who contribute to our local community.
‘Last year was an enormous challenge for everyone – for parents and carers trying to keep a protective layer of positivity around our family unit, and for family friendly businesses that needed to adapt and change like a chameleon to ensure survival.
‘The Little Ankle Biters’ Awards are nominated and voted for by local people, providing us all with a chance to put a smile on the faces of those who have worked amazingly hard to keep our families safe and happy.’
To nominate a family friendly business in Hampshire that deserves a Little Ankle Biters’ Award, visit hants.ankle-biters.co.uk before nominations close on January 29.