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HERE'S HOW YOU CAN GET TICKETS TO THE EVENT AND CAST YOUR VOTE 15:18, 21 Apr 2025 Liverpool is set to host its first National Influencer Awards, and quite a few big names are attending.
The ceremony, coming to the city in May, celebrates creativity, impact, and excellence in digital influence by spotlighting people from various industries. The event will honour those in
fashion, beauty, travel, fitness, technology, and lifestyle, as long as they use their platform to make a positive difference. ThinK Wine Group's Katherine Jones, along with Liverpool
Hospitality People Awards founder Steven Hesketh, felt it was time for Liverpool to rival Manchester and London in promoting its social media stars. Katherine, a 35-year-old businesswoman
from Garston, told the ECHO: “I've been in the marketing industry for 10 years, and these days, there’s an award for everything but for influencers. Article continues below “I’ve never
been nominated as an agency or any of the influencers I represent. But I've been to lots of award shows, and they're always in London. You see them everywhere, but here, there’s
nothing here in the north for us, nothing even quite similar. We were sick of seeing that gap. "I want to bring influencers to come here to experience Liverpool, get them here to spend
their money, tag local businesses in the city and create the hype the city deserves. We’re bringing everyone here under one roof. There’s a gap in the market, and we’re going to fill it.”
HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IT: WHEN AND WHERE? The awards will take place on Friday, May 16, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. WHO? Among the nominees are Leanne Campbell, Wayne
Linker, Samantha Kenny, Molly McCann, Victoria Goulbourne, and The Scouse Ghetto Gourment. Still Ryan, Lydia McGrath, and Katie Piper are also hoping to walk away as winners. The full
short-list can be found here and voting can be completed here. CATEGORIES? * Best Travel Influencer * Best Entrepreneurial * Best Family * Best Beauty * Fitness and Wellness * Fashion
Influencer * Food and Drink * Best Micro Influencer * Best Home and Interior * Comedic campaign * Most Aspirational * Best Podcast * Charitable campaign * Green Campaign WHY? Co-founder
Katherine told the ECHO: “To be able to host this first-of-a-kind event here in our incredible city makes me even prouder. Celebrating people with purpose who use their social platforms in
an inspirational way. “As social media and online content continue to reshape how we connect, learn and engage, our awards aim to honour the influencers, creators, brands and thought leaders
pushing boundaries and inspiring audiences nationwide. “By spotlighting the authentic voices and ground-breaking campaigns, the National Influencer Awards champions those who use their
platforms to make a positive difference, drive innovation and shape culture. "Our mission is to create a community where creators can be recognised for their dedication and
achievements. Through our annual awards ceremony, we will bring together industry leaders, brands and influencers, offering a unique opportunity for networking, collaboration and
inspiration." SPONSORS? The headline sponsors of the National Influencer Awards are Liverpool ONE and the ThinK Wine Group. The awards also have sponsors like The Hospitality Hero, Eden
Grail, Booker Flowers, Blakes Solutions, Rapid Hire, Crowne Plaza, and INNSiDE by Melia. Donna Howitt, Place Strategy Director at Liverpool ONE, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be
supporting the inaugural National Influencer Awards. We are looking forward to recognising the amazing talent across the industry. Article continues below “Content creators and influencers
play a major role in bridging the gap between brands and customers, helping to boost appeal and widen markets. The National Influencer Awards are a fantastic way to celebrate the work that
influencers do and the impact that they have on growing audiences across a whole host of brands.” TICKETS? There is a limited number of tickets available to join the awards ceremony on
Friday 16 May 2025. Priced at £150 per person, this includes the drinks reception, a three course meal, the awards and entertainment. These can be bought online.