Revealed: The shortlist for this year's Ripon Awards

Organised by The Old Deanery, the awards recognise and celebrate inspirational people from across our city, and showcase our independent businesses.

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The shortlist in full...

Best beauty business

• Azuri Beauty Salon and Training

• Gorgeous Beauty Salon

• Jakeman and Green

Best independent business

• Cherished Nails

• Danielle Fitzmaurice Cosmetic Tattooist

• Meegan Fit Personal Training

Best independent retailer

• The Forge

• Fig and Willow

• Karma

Best independent restaurant

• Prima Pizzeria

• Lockwoods

• Valentino's

Best pub or bar

• The Magdalens

• The Royal Oak

• The One Eyed Rat

Community hero

• Staff of Outwood Academy and Outwood Primary Academy Greystone - for improving the education of those attending the Outwood Academy at primary and secondary level

• Jane Charlton - for leading the Ripon Beginners Running Club

• Ami Stott - for fundraising for the The Jett Pack Family Fund (Muscular Dystrophy UK)

Riponian of the Year

• Austin Williams - Intrim Gym

• Sensei Ady Gray - The Karate Dojo

• Helen Mackenzie - Ripon CIty Netball Club

Tradesperson of the Year

• John Gallazzi – Builder

• Mark Fisher – Gardener

• Simon Midcalf – Property Maintenance Yorkshire

Volunteer of the Year

• Eric Clark – Ripon Lions

• Jacqui Morrell – H.A.P.P.Y (Hedgehog Rescue)

• Kenn Hart – Ripon City Swimming Club

Best photo of Ripon and surrounding areas

• Nick Lancaster – The Grand Finale on Yorkshire Day

• Vicki Hyde – Cathedral from rear side

Voting and ticket sales will open on September 1.