A total of 18 finalists were acclaimed at the Pride of Bracknell Awards on Friday night, with nominees from a wide range of backgrounds including voluntary work, sport, business and education.

The champions and runner-ups were revealed at Bracknell and Wokingham College, with both young and old honoured.

The annual awards evening – in its 10th year and organised by the News, Bracknell Regeneration Partnership and other sponsors – was the culmination of a two-month campaign to recognise the worthy candidates who contribute to the community.

Helen Barnett, marketing manager at Bracknell Regeneration Partnership, said: “It was another fabulous event and the unsung heroes of Bracknell were celebrated and given awards.

“These people give so much to their chosen sphere. This, the 10th year, was no different and the calibre of the nominees was amazing. These are the people that make Bracknell great and we are so grateful to them for the huge effort that they make every day.” The awards were hosted by BBC Radio Berkshire presenters Ady Williams and Andrew Peach, while guests included Olympic skeet shooter Amber Hill, celebrity baker Martha Collison and extreme adventurer Bonita Norris.

Buy your commemorative Bracknell News tomorrow (Wednesday) to pick up an eight-page Pride of Bracknell supplement, featuring interviews with all the winners and runner-ups and a huge selection of pictures from the night.