{"id":38653,"date":"2025-04-21T15:36:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T15:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/38653\/"},"modified":"2025-04-21T15:36:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T15:36:14","slug":"first-event-of-its-kind-coming-to-liverpool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/38653\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;First event of its kind&#8217; coming to Liverpool"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s how you can get tickets to the event and cast your vote<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3_LEC_GJR_220121_THINKWINE_02.jpg\" alt=\"Katherine Jones has launched her own prosecco brand Think\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>The event has been created by ThinK Wine Group&#8217;s Katherine Jones along with Liverpool Hospitality People Awards founder Steven Hesketh<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">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&#8217;s Katherine Jones, along with <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool<\/a> Hospitality People Awards founder Steven Hesketh, felt it was time for Liverpool to rival Manchester and London in promoting its social media stars.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Katherine, a 35-year-old businesswoman from<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/garston\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> Garston<\/a>,<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> told the ECHO<\/a>: \u201cI&#8217;ve been in the marketing industry for 10 years, and these days, there\u2019s an award for everything but for influencers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cI\u2019ve never been nominated as an agency or any of the influencers I represent. But I&#8217;ve been to lots of award shows, and they&#8217;re always in London. You see them everywhere, but here, there\u2019s nothing here in the north for us, nothing even quite similar. We were sick of seeing that gap.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;I want to bring influencers to come here to experience <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool,<\/a> get them here to spend their money, tag local businesses in the city and create the hype the city deserves. We\u2019re bringing everyone here under one roof. There\u2019s a gap in the market, and we\u2019re going to fill it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Here\u2019s everything you need to know about it:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When and where?<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The awards will take place on Friday, May 16, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.<\/p>\n<p>Who?<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Among the nominees are<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/news\/showbiz-news\/leanne-campbell-thanks-fans-bottom-31261811\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> Leanne Campbell<\/a>, Wayne Linker, Samantha Kenny,<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/molly-mccann\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> Molly McCann<\/a>, Victoria Goulbourne, and The Scouse Ghetto Gourment. Still Ryan, Lydia McGrath, and<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/news\/showbiz-news\/katie-piper-shares-decision-artificial-30759737\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> Katie Piper<\/a> are also hoping to walk away as winners.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The full short-list can be found <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/whats-on\/whats-on-news\/seeing-happen-incredible-city-liverpool-31426206\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> and voting can be completed <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/251015742264046\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Categories?<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Best Travel Influencer<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Best Entrepreneurial<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Best Family<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Best Beauty<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Fitness and Wellness<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Fashion Influencer<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Food and Drink<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Best Micro Influencer<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Best Home and Interior<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Comedic campaign<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Most Aspirational<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Best Podcast<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Charitable campaign<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Green Campaign<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Co-founder <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/whats-on\/food-drink-news\/clever-idea-led-three-traumatic-29100632\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Katherine<\/a> told the ECHO: \u201cTo 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cAs 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cBy 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sponsors?<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The headline sponsors of the National Influencer Awards are <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpool-one.com\/ar\/whats-on\/national-influencer-awards\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool ONE<\/a> and the ThinK Wine Group.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The awards also have sponsors like The Hospitality Hero, Eden Grail, Booker Flowers, Blakes Solutions, Rapid Hire, Crowne Plaza, and INNSiDE by Melia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Donna Howitt, Place Strategy Director at Liverpool ONE, said: \u201cWe\u2019re incredibly proud to be supporting the inaugural National Influencer Awards. We are looking forward to recognising the amazing talent across the industry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cContent 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tickets?<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">There is a limited number of tickets available to join the awards ceremony on Friday 16 May 2025. Priced at \u00a3150 per person, this includes the drinks reception, a three course meal, the awards and entertainment. 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