After an incredible response from the local community, with over 2,500 people casting their votes, the results of the very first Mum's Guide to Hitchin 2024 Community Awards are in!

Celebrating the best local businesses, services, and individuals, these awards highlight the fantastic contributions that make our area such a great place for families.

And the Winners Are…

🏆 Best Activity Class or Group for Under 5s: Hartbeeps - North Herts

🏅 Runner-up: Jo Jingles - North Herts

🏆 Best Activity Class or Group for School-age Children: The Market Theatre Kids Club

🏅 Runner-up: DW Soccer School

🏆 Best Holiday Club or Class: DW Soccer School

🏅 Runner-up: The Market Theatre Kids Club

🏆 Best Pre/Post-natal Support Service: NCT Herts North

🏅 Runner-up: MamaBabyBliss - Hitchin

🏆 Best Lifestyle Service for Parents: Linzi Loves to Organise

🏅 Runner-up: Rosebud Nanny Agency

🏆 Best Party and Celebrations Provider: Once Upon A Perfect Party

🏅 Runner-up: DW Soccer School

🏆 Most Family-friendly Café/Restaurant/Pub: Café @ The British School's Museum

🏅 Runner-up: The Angels

🏆 Best Local Shop: Next Page Books

🏅 Runner-up: Cloud Nine Baby

🏆 Best Local Event: Farmers on Christmas Lights Tour (Garden House Hospice Care)

🏅 Runner-up: Hitchin Beach (Visit Hitchin)

🏆 Local Volunteer of the Year: Pauline Gardener (Ickleford Community Larder)

🏅 Runner-up: Melissa Peacock (Pinehill Junior Parkrun)

🏆 Best Local Independent Business: Next Page Books

🏅 Runner-up: Rosebud Nanny Agency

🏆 Best Family Day Out: Standalone Farm

🏅 Runner-up: Whipsnade Zoo

The overwhelming support for these awards reflects just how much the community values the people and businesses that go the extra mile.

A huge congratulations to all the winners and runners-up!