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National Beard Week, Hirsute Personality 2023 vote

Beard Liberation Front

June 17th

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The Beard Liberation Front, the informal network of beard wearers, has said that with Beard Week set to bristle off to a start on 19th June the vote is now open for the Hirsute Personality of the Year

The shortlist comprises well known beard wearers, focusing not just on their place in the public eye but the gravitas and impact their beard added to their public image and appearance.

Unlike the Beard of the Year in December, those on the short-list didn’t need to have a full-time beard. Rather they needed to have been in the public eye while hirsute. Neither is the contest about who has the ‘best’ beard.

The winner of the on-line poll which opened on 17th June is announced at the beginning of Beard Week 2023 on June 19th. Other Awards that feature during the week, designed to promote a positive image of beards, are the Beard Friendly Sandwich of the Year, Hirsute Broadcaster of the Year and the Beard Friendly Employer of the Year.

BLF Organiser Keith Flett We looked as ever for superb examples of hirsuteness in the public eye which also add gravitas. It means a beard plus presence equalling a maximum hirsute public impact

Hirsute Personality of the Year 2023 shortlist

Moeen Ali, cricketer

Bob Harris, Radio presenter

Michael Eavis, Glastonbury founder

Michael Rosen, author