ZOË BALL TO HOST TESCO MUM OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2015

Tesco Mum Of The Year

Zoë Ball has been announced as the host for the Tesco Mum of the Year Awards’ glitzy ceremony, which will take place at London’s iconic hotel, The Savoy, on Sunday 1st March.  Marking its 10th anniversary year, the Awards celebrate ordinary mums who do extraordinary things for others.

The TV and Radio presenter – seen most recently on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing and the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour  – will join a stellar line up of celebs at the awards, including celebrity judges radio DJ Sara Cox, sports presenter Denise Lewis, Tesco Mum of the Year Ambassador Fearne Cotton and Celebrity Tesco Mum of the Year 2015 winner, Dame Esther Rantzen.

The mum of two will be helping to give recognition and celebrate the achievements of eight winning mums, all of whom have been recognised for their individual efforts in helping others, whether that is through their charity work, campaigning efforts, inspiring achievements or supporting others.

Zoë said, “I am really excited to be part of these awards – especially joining in the 10thAnniversary year and helping to celebrate these inspirational mums. Being a Mum is the best job I’ve ever had, our kids are everything to us. I know how much love, strength and patience it takes to be the best Mum you can be. I’m super chuffed & quite honoured to be part of the celebrations of some truly extraordinary mums who have given so much time and love to so many and have inspired us all”

Zoë’s presenting career first started on The Big Breakfast and Saturday morning children’s programme Live & Kicking, but she is best known for her co-host slot on The Radio 1 Breakfast Show. She has since gone on to present on BBC Radio 2, The Voice UK’s spin off show The Voice: Louder on Two and Strictly Come Dancing’s sister show It takes Two. Zoë has also co- hosted BBC One Children in Need.

Since the awards started 10 years ago, Tesco has supported the causes of over 80 mums who have shared their personal stories of achievement, selflessness and courage.

Debbie Chernin, Tesco Mum of the Year Manager, said: “We’re thrilled to have Zoë hosting this year’s Tesco Mum of the Year Awards. She’s a fantastic presenter and will certainly add to the event’s entertainment!”

For more information on the Tesco Mum of the Year Awards 2015, please visit tes.co/10years Keep up to date with all the news on the awards on Twitter #MumoftheYear

Tesco Mum Of The Year 2015 – Esther Rantzen

Dame Esther Rantzen has been recognised for her tremendous charity work by being awarded Tesco Celebrity Mum of the Year for 2015.

Esther Rantzen

Esther will be presented with her award at a star-studded ceremony, at London’s iconic hotel, The Savoy, on Sunday 1st March. Marking its 10th anniversary year, the Awards celebrate ordinary mums who do extraordinary things for others.

Esther has had a golden year, and she can now add her Celebrity Tesco Mum of the Year award to the Damehood she picked up in the New Year’s Honours List. Both awards recognise her fantastic work to help improve the lives of children and older people.

Esther, a mother of three and grandmother of one, founded child protection charity ChildLine, which has now been replicated in 150 countries worldwide. In 2013, Esther launched a new initiative called The Silver Line, the only 24-hour, free, confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people. Esther was inspired to start the charity by her feelings of loneliness after her husband, Desmond Wilcox, passed away in 2000. In its first year, the helpline received more than 300,000 calls.

Commenting on her win Esther said, “Being chosen as Celebrity Tesco Mum of the Year winner is a real honour. And I am so proud of our ChildLine and Silver Line teams who are transforming the lives of children and older people, many of whom are isolated and vulnerable. I love the fact that although I am a besotted grandmother, Tesco also recognises that I am a devoted mother, too!  I am thrilled to have been recognised alongside the other Tesco Mum of the Year winners, who are just incredible and a real inspiration to women everywhere.”

Dame Esther will be joined on stage, at the ceremony, by seven other Tesco Mum of the Year winners. All of them have been recognised for their individual efforts in helping others through their charity work.

Debbie Chernin, Tesco Mum of the Year Manager, said: “It is a privilege to be able to recognise the achievements of such an amazing charity founder, campaigner and now Dame.  Her drive and determination in setting up two of the most influential and significant charities of our time, ChildLine and The Silver Line, is just incredible.”

For more information on the Tesco Mum of the Year Awards 2015, please visit tes.co/10years. Keep up to date with all the news on the awards on Twitter with the #MumoftheYear