Hook won five awards at this year’s ‘Hampshire & IOW Village of the Year’ competition, which was sponsored by Fullers Brewery. The awards ceremony for the annual competition, organised by the Hampshire Association of Local Councils, was held at Chandlers Ford on 25th September.
Hook’s tally of awards included:
• Winner, ‘Excellence in Community Engagement’ (Steven Lugg Trophy) for the Hook App
• Winner, ‘Most Inspirational Person’ – Sue Hinton
• Runner-up, ‘Best Open Space’ for Hook in Bloom
• Highly Commended, ‘Best Community Initiative’ for ‘Hook Books’
and finally,
• Runner-up in the coveted ‘Overall Best Hampshire & Isle of Wight Village of the Year 2019’ category, which was won by Bishops Waltham.
Anne Atkins, Executive Officer of Hook Parish Council, said, “These awards recognise the dedication and selfless work of the many volunteers in Hook, who care so passionately about their village”.
Jane Worlock, Chairman of Hook Parish Council and Hart District Councillor for Hook Ward, said, “What a fantastic achievement by Hook, whose caring residents embody a true community spirit which makes our village such a friendly and happening place to live”.
Left to right : Anne Atkins (Executive Officer of Hook Parish Council) , Sandra Tidy (Hook in Bloom & Hook Books), Maggie Kirtley (Hook in Bloom & Hook Books), Jane Worlock Chairman of Hook Parish Council and Hart District Councillor for Hook Ward, Pam Mercer Administrative Officer (Community Engagement) at Hook Parish Council and Sue Hinton (Hook in Bloom & Hook Books and winner of Most Inspirational Person
Left to right – Anne Atkins, Executive Officer of Hook Parish Council, Jane Worlock, Chairman of Hook Parish Council and Hart District Councillor for Hook Ward