As the countdown begins to The Gift Awards on Thursday 11 May, acclaimed comedian and writer Sara Barron has been confirmed as the event’s host and compere, one of the fastest rising comedians of her generation. Following her 2018 debut at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe, Sara was nominated for Best Newcomer at both the Edinburgh Comedy Awards and the Chortle Awards.
She has taken three critically acclaimed stand-up hours -For Worse (2018), Enemies Closer (2019), and Hard Feelings (2022) – to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and had multiple runs in London’s Soho Theatre. Her shows have received rave reviews from publications including The Times, The Guardian, The Independent, The Evening Standard and The Scotsman. Now a regular face on television, Sara’s credits include Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie to You? and 8 Out of 10 Cats. She has also featured on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Now Show and Woman’s Hour.
Sara also co-created and co-hosts the hit Succession recap podcast Firecrotch and Normcore which has previously featured guests including Jesse Armstrong, Self-Esteem, Chris Addison and Lorraine Kelly.
For the second consecutive year, and uniting the gift industry, The Greats Awards have joined forces with The Giftware Association’s Gift of the Year (GOTY) awards, with all winners – both The Greats and the GOTY – being revealed at a fabulous black tie awards event, to be held at the glittering Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Thursday 11 May.
To find out more about sponsorship opportunities for The Greats and The Gift Of The Year Awards, contact Ali Farrell (e: alisonf@max-publishing.co.uk; mob: 07872 113635); Ian Hyder (e: ianh@max-publishing.co.uk mob: 07525 634 306); Rob Willis (robw@max-publishing.co.uk mob: 07792 016832); Warren Lomax (e: warren@max-publishing.co.uk; mob: 07977 572086). Visit www.thegreatsawards.co.uk or www.thegiftawards.com
Tickets to the awards can be booked quickly and securely by visiting www.max-tickets.net or by contacting awards organiser Clare Hollick at clare@createvents.co.uk (tel: 01183 340085).
Tickets cost £215 (+VAT) and tables of 10 and 12 are available. Visit www.thegreatsawards.co.uk or www.thegiftawards.com
First launched in 2003, The Greats Gift Retailer Awards are owned and organised by Max Publishing and Progressive Gifts & Home Worldwide.
Top: The Gift Awards, being held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on 11 May, will be hosted and compered by comedian Sara Barron.
