THEY are the ladies and gents who are battling it out to be crowned Hampshire’s finest.

Tomorrow 21 competitors are hoping to prove that they have what it takes in order to claim the title of Miss or Mr Hampshire.

>> In Pictures: Miss Hampshire 2015 candidates

>> In Pictures: Mr Hampshire 2015 candidates

The county’s Alton House Hotel will be the setting for the spectacular event, which has a contest for men for the first time this year.

Among the honours up for grabs is the Beauty with a Purpose charity award, the Abbeyfield Film Talent award, a Miss and Mr Popularity, and the David Freeman Photographic award.

Director Paula Langley will be putting each contestant through their paces on the day – but you still have time to vote for your favourite by logging on to http://on.fb.me/1EGkPXt for Miss Hampshire or http://on.fb.me/1DeE7CX for Mr Hampshire.