Swapping his favorite negroni for Soho House’s infamous ‘Picante’, the Devil Wears Prada star will be hosting the first-ever Soho House Awards.
Actor Stanley Tucci has made Britain his home. And so it is only fitting that he has been announced as the host of the very first Soho House Awards. The awards will be recognising both established and breakthrough creatives across ten categories. These range from music and art, to acting and design. Creator and changemaker selected for their defining accomplishments and success in the past year. The event will be held next Thursday, September 1st. The long-time UK resident actor will also be donating his presenting fees to the Trussell Trust, a charity that is dedicated to giving food support to all those in the UK living below the poverty line.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT
Beloved Hollywood actor, writer, and director Stanley Tucci has been officially announced as the host of the first-ever Soho House Awards. The inaugural Soho House Awards, in partnership with Sky, will take place on 1st September 2022 at a ceremony at 180 House, London, during which all winners will be announced and receive their awards
On 1st September, the Academy Award nominee and cocktail connoisseur will be swapping his favorite negroni for Soho House’s infamous ‘Picante’ – reimagined for one night only in the form of an Award to be presented to the night’s winners.
As a long-term UK resident, Stanley will also be donating his presenting fees to the Trussell Trust – a charity aimed at giving food support to people in the UK living below the poverty line.
THE SOHO HOUSE AWARDS
Celebrating the group’s longstanding heritage of championing emerging talent in the creative industries, The Soho House Awards – in partnership with Sky – are the first cross-industry awards that give equal prominence, accolade, and praise to up-and-coming talent as well as those who are already household names. With ten categories – from music and art to acting and design, creator and change maker – there will be two award winners per category, honoring one established name and one breakthrough star, both selected for their defining accomplishments and success in the past twelve months.
NICK JONES
Nick Jones, Founder, and CEO of Soho House said:
‘’Stanley is a long-standing member and supporter of Soho House so I couldn’t think of anyone better to host our first Soho House Awards. The awards celebrate people at all stages of their careers, from established names to emerging talent who are just starting out, something I know Stanley is also passionate about.’’
The inaugural Soho House Awards will take place on 1st September at a ceremony at 180 House, London, during which all winners will be presented with their ‘Golden Picante’ awards. The awards will be broadcast across Soho House digital platforms, including Instagram and TikTok, with winners announced throughout the night alongside special musical performances from Michael Kiwanuka and Self Esteem. The Soho House Awards 2022 – in partnership with Sky – are also supported by Porsche and Patrón.
ABOUT SOHO HOUSE & CO
Founded in 1995 by Nick Jones, Soho House is a place for our diverse members to connect, grow, have fun, and make an impact. Today, there are members and Houses around the world, as well as restaurants, spas, workspaces, and cinemas.
ABOUT TRUSSELL TRUST
The Trussell Trust is a charity working hard to end poverty-induced hunger in the UK, with more than 400 food banks around the country, as well as giving advice and support.
Stanley Tucci is a fervent and vocal supporter of the trust, who uses his profile to raise awareness for the charity whenever he can, as well as taking part in events, hosting charitable dinners, and donating all profits from his cookbook The Tucci Table to the charity. For more information or to donate, visit trusselltrust.org
Source: Soho House
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