I’m Kevin Durham

Award Host, Entertainer and Auctioneer

I’ll customise my style, to make YOUR Awards Event a SUCCESS

Call me on 07596 851647

Clients include

BSI, Fox, Warner Brothers, Linnworks, Ford, BLM, Macmillan, Mini, Asics, FIA and many more.

View my testimonials here

Back-Up Plans

After hosting more than 700 events, I have a host of back-up plans should the unexpected happen.

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Why choose me to be
YOUR Award Host?

Award Ceremonies are big occasions, which can take months of planning, this is why it’s important to choose an Award Ceremony Host who has the experience to make your event a success. 

Choosing an inexperienced host can have dire consequences, the names of nominees, winners and sponsors can be mispronounced, people can be poorly stage managed and worst of all the audience can lose interest, making the ceremony background noise to table conversations. 

I have the experience to make your Award Ceremony a success. I’ll go through a detailed consultation with you before the event, as well as leading your team through a rehearsal on the day to ensure everything goes to plan. 

 

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Endorsed by Deborah Meaden, Lord Coe and many corporate heads

700+ Happy clients, 100% positive feedback

A fair and balanced contract issued for every booking

I go through a detailed Event Host consultation with every client

Key questions every Award Host should be able to answer

Here’s some key questions that every event host should be able to answer without missing a beat. I’ve included my own answers in the drop down menus.  

Are you fully insured as an Award Host?

Yes, I have PLI cover of £2,000,000. I’m happy to provide an insurance certificate on request.

If you hire an Event Host who isn’t insured, then there may be a long and lengthy legal process to recoup any costs as a result.

What type of events have you hosted previously?

Award Ceremonies (adults & kids), Gala Dinners, Charity Auctions, Business Conferences, Product Launches, Store Openings, Christmas Parties, Fireworks Events, Marathons, Sport Days, Company Anniversary, Female Sexual Empowerment (Shallis) and a range of private events.

It’s important to check that your Event Host has hosted a range of different events, as it shows that your host has the ability to change and adapt their presentation style in any given situation.

What would you do if X happened? - The Curve Ball

Even with the best planning in the world, the unexpected can happen. Suppliers can get caught in traffic, a fire alarm could sound, the food the catering supplies could be off, there could be a power cut, a fight could break out between two guests and the list goes on. 

The question is what would your Event Host do in each of these situations? Don’t be afraid to chuck a curve ball question like this, after all you want to know that you’re in a safe pair of hands for the evening. 

After hosting over 700 events and running my own Event Management business I’ve seen it all and as such I’m well prepared to deal with any emergency that may arise. 

Do you have video testimonials I can see?

Any one can draw up a testimonial and post it on a website, which is why in this day and age it’s important that you see video testimonials of previous clients.

That’s why you’ll find dozens of video testimonials throughout my website, including from Dragon’s Den’s Deborah Meaden. 

About Me

Aside from being an Award Host, I’m a comedy producer, father of two and small business entrepreneur who has built and sold 5 businesses in the past.

Previously I was a radio and TV presenter, who was regularly on the red carpet. In late 2023 I produced my first feature film  and plan to build on this in 2024 with my first web series.

Check Out My Comedy Site Here

Award Host Testimonials

Matt Gilby
Matt Gilby
18/10/2023
Kevin was a brilliant host for our event - incredibly well prepared including double checking pronunciations of names, turning up early to complete a dress rehearsal and helping out to run around with a card machine for charity in his breaks from hosting without prompting - would highly recommend for any event.
Tom Trewinnard
Tom Trewinnard
17/10/2023
Kevin was the auctioneer at a recent fundraiser, and he was *outstanding*. He worked hard to understand our audience and our auction items, and provided so much energy and humour in the auction itself - there is no way we would have been close to reaching our fundraising target without him. Thank you so much Kevin!
Doreen Kasim
Doreen Kasim
28/09/2023
Kevin is a fantastic host. I used him as a toastmaster for a corporate event. I booked him last minute and with minimal prep time, he managed to provide an exceptional service. He was professional and went above and beyond to ensure that our guests were engaged throughout the course of the event. I highly recommend Kevin!
Megan Manneh
Megan Manneh
17/07/2023
Kevin was an absolute star! From start to finish he was professional, approachable and nothing was too much trouble. This was our first ever charity ball and with him on board we smashed our target by £12,000, and I know without a doubt a large portion of this was down to Kevin's hard work. Everyone had a fabulous time and he set the perfect tone throughout the evening. We would book him again in a heartbeat - thank you Kevin!
Fahim Modak
Fahim Modak
12/04/2023
My company used Kevins Services for our awards evening, and we were blown away with his performance! From the time of engagement Kevin was very clear and communitive, gave great advise and set clear deadlines. We will definitely be working with Kevin again.
Faerch Group
Faerch Group
20/09/2022
Kevin recently hosted a company corporate event and proved to be the consummate professional throughout the evening. With his depth of experience in the industry, Kevin kept the evening flowing superbly and has the unique ability to read a room and keep everyone happy. Kevin is a great asset to any event.
Edward Muldowney
Edward Muldowney
03/06/2022
Kevin went above and beyond on our special day! He provided a clear structure for our day, but delivered in such a way guests were comfortable! He also stuck his hand in to help with other areas of the day! Constantly checking in with us too! Thank you Kevin for everything you helped with on our wedding day! You were amazing.
Lucy Elliott
Lucy Elliott
11/05/2022
When planning our wedding a toastmaster wasn't something I was fully sure we needed. However, upon research and coming across Kevin's website I knew he was absolutely what we needed! I had a few fears about the wedding but mostly 1) something major going wrong on the day and 2) people not being entertained enough . By booking Kevin I knew both would be covered and this was a huge relief for me. My Husband and I wanted quite a relaxed wedding which is another reason we opted for Kevin rather than a more formal ("stuffy") Toastmaster. His relaxed friendly style fitted in perfectly with our day. He also made sure we were fed and had a drink during drinks reception which was highly appreciated! During our pre-wedding meeting with Kevin we had originally said no to any games, however Kevin pushed us on this and we are so glad he did. During the wedding breakfast Kevin played Heads Up with each table separately, and the two tables who scored the highest went into a final battle in front of everyone. It was so lovely to sit at the top table watching it all going on and how much fun everyone was having (and how competitive people get!). Thank you Kevin for encouraging us and we would 100% recommend others to do the same! Also the day Kevin had also been recording video messages and advice from our guests. It was lovely (and very funny) to watch these back on our Minimoon! Thanks again Kevin, would 1000% recommend.
Joanne Blake
Joanne Blake
06/12/2021
Kevin was brilliant from the moment he arrived. He ensured the wedding ran smoothly and was in complete control meaning we didn’t have to worry about a thing. I could not recommend him highly enough, thanks Kevin

Make Sure I’m Right For Your Event. Let’s Have A Chat About Your Event & How I Can Help.

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You’ve spent plenty of time and most likely a considerably investment into organising your event, which is why it’s important to find a host who is going to get things right. 

Your event could require a high level of, however if your Award Host has low energy then that will impact the event. Likewise your event may require a straight, intentional professional style, which would be impacted if your host played games with guests. 

I get the balance right. I go through a details consultation with every client to make sure each and every single one gets the exact service they’re looking for, without any unwanted surprises. 

 

Don’t Wait Any Longer. Let’s start planning your event together TODAY

 

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