Destination Lincolnshire secures Peart-fect host for The Tourism Excellence Awards 2024-25
Main cover photo credit: Samuel Black
Lee Peart has warmed up audiences for some of the nation’s biggest television shows and he will bring his wit and pizzazz to our Tourism Excellence Awards in February.
The Lincolnshire-born comedian, presenter, broadcaster and actor is the long-standing resident warm-up act for ITV’s Loose Women and has also got the audiences excited and ready on Strictly Come Dancing, Britain’s Got Talent, The Jonathan Ross Show and Love Island: Aftersun.
Lee will be the perfect host to get our guests at The Tourism Excellence Awards warmed up and in the mood for a great night when the winners are revealed at our ceremony at Lincolnshire Showground on Friday, February 28, 2025 (6.30pm arrival, carriages for midnight) – purchase your tickets for the event online here. This includes an arrival drink, a menu which champions locally sourced food, and entertainment from Lee to keep you smiling and laughing all night long.
Jo Allen, Head of PR, Communications and Content at Knapton Wright, delivery partner for this year's awards, said: “Ever since work began in earnest on the awards, as the delivery team we knew we wanted someone special to host the night itself. I'm thrilled that we are now able to announce that Lee Peart is that special someone.
“Bringing his unique sense of fun and cheeky personality to the awards, as well as some personal stories of Lincolnshire - Grimsby being Lee's hometown - we are incredibly excited to work with Lee on this project; one that is incredibly close to my heart.
"For the wider agency team and of course for me, as the project lead, it will be exciting to see this project come to fruition. Having delivered successful events before, this collaborative project is taking our offering to the next level, and I personally couldn't be happier that we are doing so with Destination Lincolnshire.
“So much work has been going on behind the scenes to make sure the 2025 awards celebrate the incredible businesses that make up the full breadth of our regional visitor economy, so if you're yet to purchase your tickets I encourage you to do so...we have some more surprises up our sleeves yet too, so watch this space!"
Destination Lincolnshire’s awards team – Commercial Manager, Holly Hart, Senior Relationship Executive, Holly Christian and Business Manager, Jayne Warren – said: “Lee is a perfect fit for our Tourism Excellence Awards. He has such a warm and endearing personality and is an absolute joy to watch on stage with his sparkle and charisma.
“Lee also brings an added benefit of being a successful homegrown talent and we are delighted that that he will be bringing our awards evening, and celebrating the local visitor economy, to life.”
Meet Lee Peart
Lee Peart is proud of his Lincolnshire roots and to represent his hometown of Grimsby across the UK and beyond.
As well as being a resident warm-up act for Loose Women, Lee has gigged at major comedy clubs, performed at Leeds and Reading Festival, and supported comedians including Jason Manford and Judi Love on their UK tours.
Lee has also been a regular contributor on BBC Radio London, BBC Radio Manchester and Gaydio, as well as having his own podcast ‘Let’s Talk with Lee Peart’. He has interviewed celebrities including Lorraine Kelly, Tom Allen, Nadia Sawalha and Gloria Huniford OBE on his podcast. He also has a podcast called ‘Fab Life with Lauren & Lee’ which was featured in OK! Magazine and The Sunday Express as podcast pick of the week.
Lee has worked as a presenter in the corporate world for companies including Google, Movember, Gillette, Investec Bank, as well as introducing the likes of Sir Ian McKellen, Texas and The Sugababes while hosting Manchester Pride’s Big Weekend main stage for five years.
Lee said: “I am delighted to be hosting a night involving two of my favourite things: awards and Lincolnshire.
“I am personally hoping I will be nominated Townsperson of the Year representing my hometown of Grimsby, but if not, I’ll settle for a fantastic night of celebrating all the people and places in wonderful Lincolnshire and beyond. Now, what to wear?”
Destination Lincolnshire and Discover Rutland previously announced the shortlist for the Tourism Excellence Awards.
Don’t miss out on this great awards evening and make sure you purchase your ticket as soon as possible.
Some sponsorship opportunities are still available, so if you are interested in working with us to sponsor the awards please get in touch by emailing our Commercial Manager, Holly Hart at holly.hart@destinationlincolnshire.co.uk