MO GILLIGAN NAMED AS AEO EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2026 HOST
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The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is delighted to announce that Mo Gilligan will host the AEO Excellence Awards 2026, taking place at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane, on 12 June.
The AEO Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of organisers, venues and suppliers from across the events industry. The afternoon brings together senior leaders and teams to celebrate innovation, commercial success and operational excellence across the sector.
With his high-energy style and stunning physicality, triple BAFTA winner Mo Gilligan is an international comedy star. Named ‘The Funniest Man in Britain’ by The Times, Mo’s debut stand up tour was a total sell out, which included a huge two week residency in London’s West End. The show was recorded as his debut Netflix Original Momentum, which enjoyed global release in 190 countries.
The multi award-winning entertainment format The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan (C4) saw him win his first BAFTA for Best Entertainment Performance in 2020, swiftly followed by his second for Best Comedy Entertainment Programme in 2022. Mo went on to become a long-standing judge on The Masked Singer (ITV).
In 2025 Mo embarked on his biggest project to date heading out his huge In the Moment World Tour with sold out shows across the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Finland, Netherlands, France, Belgium and the UK, finishing with another sold out show at the O2 Arena.
Anna Golden, chief executive officer at AEO, said:
“We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Mo as host of the AEO Excellence Awards 2026. His energy, stage presence and ability to connect with audiences make him the perfect fit for an afternoon that celebrates the very best of our industry.
“The AEO Excellence Awards is about recognising the organisers, venues and suppliers who consistently raise the bar. I would strongly encourage anyone considering entering this year to take the opportunity - it is a powerful way to benchmark your work, recognise your teams and showcase your impact to the wider industry. We look forward to celebrating with you in June.”
Entries for the AEO Excellence Awards 2026 are now open. For further information and to enter, please visit aeoawards.org.
