Actor and comedian Sally Phillips to host Jersey business awards for the Institute of Directors

Sally Phillips will present the IoD Jersey Awards at a prestigious ceremony in Trinity. Credit: PA

Actor and comedian Sally Phillips will host the 2024 Institute of Directors (IoD) Awards in Jersey.

She has appeared in a host of popular shows such as Miranda, I'm Alan Partridge and the Bridget Jones films.

Chair of IoD Jersey Alex Ruddy posted on X, formerly Twitter, to share the news: "Word is out and I'm super excited. Also relieved I don’t have to keep it under wraps any longer."

In a press statement, she added: "Sally Phillips's unique blend of wit and charm will guarantee a fantastic evening."

The IoD is a business lobby group with more than 700 members in Jersey from the private and public sectors.

Their prestigious black-tie ceremony celebrates business leaders and covers ten categories including start-ups, the public sector and family ventures.

It is being held from 6:30pm on Friday 8 November at The Royal Jersey Agricultural & Horticultural Society in Trinity.

Nominations for the awards close on Friday 5 July with a shortlist announced on Monday 9 September.

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