THEY are the groups and individuals who make good things happen everyday for people in their communities.
More than 40 individuals, charities and community groups received awards for their tireless efforts by the Daily Echo and Combined Insurance at the Make it Happen awards night on Monday.
Representatives of 42 groups from across the area enjoyed an evening at the Southampton Novotel where they received the cash awards that will help them make a real difference.
The Daily Echo teamed up with Combined Insurance, which operates throughout the country, in May to offer every single reader the opportunity to claim a share of a £10,000 award pot.
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