Comedian Rob Beckett to host The SB Awards 2025
The Spirits Business Awards can confirm this year’s celebrity host will be English comedian Rob Beckett.
Beckett, who is also a TV presenter and actor, is known for being the voice of Celebs Go Dating. He also hosts a show on BBC Radio 2 every Sunday and presented The Bafta TV Awards 2023 and 2024.
Furthermore, Beckett co-presents a successful podcast with fellow comedian Josh Widdicombe, called Parenting Hell.
The Spirits Business Awards ceremony will take place on 13 November 2025 at The Underglobe Theatre in London.
Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman presented last year’s awards ceremony
“We were delighted with the turnout for last year’s awards ceremony – particularly following a record year of entries into The Spirits Business Awards,” said Melita Kiely, editor-in-chief of The Spirits Business.
“It’s super exciting to be able to confirm Rob Beckett as our host for 2025; we’re confident he will keep the room entertained and full of laughter throughout the celebrations.
“There is still time to enter this year’s awards, which aim to celebrate the best of our industry. I’m looking forward to judging the entries this summer, and celebrating our deserving winners in November.”
New category for 2025
Established in 2019, the awards aim to celebrate the finest brands and people across the global spirits industry.
Entry categories cover five key areas: Retail & Marketing, Sustainability & Innovation, Culture & Tourism, Product & Brand, and People. The deadline to enter is 27 June 2025.
For 2025, a new category has been added to the Brand of the Year award: Tonic & Mixer Brand of the Year.
Furthermore, the annual Alan Lodge Young International Drinks Writer of the Year Award has also been brought under The Spirits Business Awards umbrella. This award looks to discover talented drinks writers – covering all alcoholic beverages, including spirits, wine, beer and cocktails – from around the world.
For further information about the awards, to enter, and to hear more about sponsorship opportunities, visit The SB Awards website. Alternatively, contact Ryan Graves, Richard Cochrane or Rhiannon Morris.
For a recap of the 2024 awards ceremony, watch our highlights video and read all about the winners online.
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