Mock The Week comedian to host IoD awards

Wednesday 04 October 2023

The Institute of Directors' awards night is to be hosted by comedian Hugh Dennis - best known for appearing on Mock The Week, QI and Outnumbered, the organisation has announced.

Taking place on Thursday 19 October at the Royal Jersey Showground, the event will aim to celebrate leadership in the business community, with awards celebrating the best directors of the year.

Chair of IoD Jersey, Natasha Egré, said the IoD committee are delighted to have secured Mr Dennis for this year's event – the theme of which is 'Director's Cut'.

She added: “The IoD Jersey Awards are always a huge opportunity to recognise the best of our leaders in Jersey, but they are also a chance for all our members, guests, and nominees to network and enjoy a celebratory night out.

"Hugh Dennis’s satirical style of presenting will guarantee a fantastic evening, and I’d like to take the opportunity to thank all our sponsors for making this event possible.”

There are 10 award categories, as well as the discretionary Chair’s Award:

• Young Director of the Year (sponsored by Clarity Limited)
• Start-up Director of the Year
• Family Business Director of the Year (sponsored by JJ Fox Trading Limited)
• Third Sector Director of the Year (Sponsored by Ravenscroft)
• Public Sector Director of the Year
• Director of the Year – Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (sponsored by Highvern)
• Director of the Year – Sustainability (sponsored by Lloyds Bank International)
• Non-Executive Director of the Year (sponsored by Kendrick Rose/Club NED)
• Director of the Year – SME Business (Sponsored by Law at Work)
• Director of the Year – Large Business

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