The London Football Awards, one of the most prestigious charity events in the footballing calendar, today reveals Dermot O’Leary as the brand new host for next year’s event. Entering its sixth year, the London Football Awards will take place on 5th March 2020 in Camden’s celebrated Roundhouse and will raise crucial funds for Willow – a national charity helping seriously ill young adults.
Set up by Arsenal goalkeeping legend Bob Wilson, the award ceremony honours all aspects of the game, from Manager of the Year and Young Player of the Year, through to Women’s Player of the Year, and many more. Past winners have included Andros Townsend, Arsene Wenger, Frank Lampard, Harry Kane, Ian Wright, Jordan Nobbs, Ryan Sessegnon, amongst many others. The awards are independently judged by an expert panel from the world of football.
One of the most respected and renowned UK broadcasters, Dermot O’Leary, will present the whole evening of the awards in what promises to be a spectacular night of entertainment, music and football. With the X Factor host at the helm, Dermot marks a new chapter in fronting the London Football Awards for 2020.
Dermot O’Leary commented: “As a passionate Arsenal fan I was thrilled to jump onboard and present the London Football Awards. It’s one of the most prestigious charity events in the footballing calendar which raises vital funds for Willow – helping to provide even more Special Days for seriously ill young adults. I’m looking forward to what will be an incredible evening of football and entertainment.”
Bob Wilson, Willow Co-Founder and Life President, added: “We are very excited to reveal our latest signing. A fellow Gooner, Dermot will be a fantastic addition to The London Football Awards recognising those with the X Factor on the pitch! He is one of the UK’s most respected and well known broadcasters, so we are only too pleased to be working with him to help raise crucial funds for Willow. Our Special Days provide hope and happiness to seriously ill young adults aged between 16-40.”
The London Football Awards was set up to support Willow, the national charity set up by Bob Wilson and his wife Megs, to support seriously ill 16-40-year-olds to fulfil uplifting and unforgettable Special Days. This year Willow marks its 20th anniversary and, to date, has provided more than 16,500 Special Days to young adults living with a range of life-threatening conditions including cancer, motor neurone disease, cystic fibrosis and Huntington’s disease.
Nominees for next year’s event will be announced in early 2020. Tickets and packages are now available, with prices starting from £250. For more information and to book tickets, please visit: https://londonfootballawards.org.
