Female Awards Hosts

A skilled host can transform any event into a polished, memorable experience. Female awards hosts bring charisma, confidence, and professionalism to the stage, captivating audiences and ensuring everything runs smoothly. From TV presenters and bestselling authors to entrepreneurs, Olympians, and media personalities, the right host leaves a lasting impression and elevates your event.

Despite their impact, women remain underrepresented in major hosting roles, at the Oscars, there have been 86 male host appearances compared to just 25 by women. Yet events with recognisable female hosts consistently see stronger engagement, media coverage, and audience connection. Book a female awards host today to maximise your event’s impact.

Celeste Headlee

Award-Winning Journalist, Author of "We Need to Talk," & Expert on Communication, Diversity & Workplace Wellbeing

Charlie Webster

TV & Radio Broadcaster, TEDx Speaker & Advocate for Domestic & Sexual Abuse Awareness

Emma Barnett

Broadcaster & Journalist, Former Presenter of "Women's Hour" & Presenter on the "Today" Programme

Eniola Aluko

Former Juventus & Chelsea Footballer & First Female Match of the Day Pundit

Gail Emms

Olympic Silver Medallist & World & European Badminton Champion

Iyanla Vanzant

New York Times #1 Bestselling Author & Acclaimed Female Motivational Speaker Trusted by Oprah Winfrey & Millions

Jessica Ennis-Hill

2012 Olympic Champion, 2010 European Champion & Three Time World Champion in the Heptathlon

Jo-Ann D’Costa-Manuel OBE

OBE-Awarded Female Empowerment Leader, Creator of the Global Autism Quiet Hour & Virgin Atlantic’s Autism Ambassador

Kellie Maloney

Former Leading Boxing Promoter & Manager of Lennox Lewis, Transgender Champion & TV Personality

Kelly Holmes

Former Middle Distance Athlete, British Record Holder & Author

Female awards hosts bring more than professionalism and presence. They represent progress. Whether leading International Women’s Day events, hosting women in sport panels or fronting global conferences, they help amplify voices that are still underrepresented. In 2023, only 35% of speaking roles in films were held by women, and women held just 10.4% of leadership positions at Fortune 500 companies. Choosing a female host shows a clear commitment to equality, inclusion and visible leadership.

Women bring a unique blend of emotional intelligence, adaptability and audience connection to the stage. As diversity and inclusion become central to organisational values, female-led events foster greater engagement and a sense of belonging. Hosts with backgrounds in business, sport or media reflect the progress many brands aim to promote. Booking a female host is not only a practical choice—it is a powerful statement about the future you want to lead.