The ceremony

The awards ceremony takes place on Thursday 5th June 2025, at the Cardiff Marriott Hotel.

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The evening celebrations start with a drinks reception from 6:30pm, followed by a three-course meal, and the awards ceremony. (Full timings will be announced shortly.)

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How much are tickets? 

A table of 10 is £950 +VAT

Individual tickets are priced at £95 +VAT​​

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What does my ticket include?

Access to the drinks reception and a three-course meal. 

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Where can I buy my tickets? 

Please click here to book your place.

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If I/my organisation is shortlisted, do I get any free tickets to the Awards night?

Everyone is asked to purchase tickets from the website in advance of the evening. Priority is given to shortlisted companies and individuals but it is on a first-come-first served basis so you are advised to book early to guarantee the tickets you require.

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Our Host

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​Our awards ceremony will be steered by experienced journalist and presenter, Sian Lloyd. Sian is a familiar face across the UK, presenting national programmes including BBC Breakfast, BBC Crimewatch Roadshow and Panorama. She has reported on some of the key moments in recent history as a senior correspondent for the BBC.

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Sian began her TV and Radio career in Wales, as a reporter and then presenter of BBC Wales Today and the drive-time radio programme Good Evening Wales. Growing up in Wrexham, Sian learnt Welsh. She also presents Welsh language programmes on S4C.

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Before becoming a journalist Sian trained as a solicitor in London and Hong Kong but followed her dream of becoming a reporter not long after qualifying. Sian is also an experienced Awards Host and Conference Chair and has extensive knowledge of the live events sector. She lives in Cardiff with her family, and after years of extensive travel for work, Sian is now based in Wales full time.

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Dress code

Black-tie / cocktail dresses.

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Dietary requirements 

Dietary requirements should be sent directly to awards@legalnewswales.com no later than 15th May 2025, or at time of booking.

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Pre-orders for drinks

An pre-order drinks form will be shared upon booking and completed forms should sent directly to the contact given at the Cardiff Marriott Hotel within the deadline stated. The Legal News Wales Awards team are unable to process these for you. 

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Accommodation discount

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We have secured a limited number of discounted rooms at the Cardiff Marriott Hotel, from £142 GBP per night, to include breakfast. 

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To book: Please use the link below to book via our special rate for the Legal News Wales Awards, booking no later than 24 April 2025*. 

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Book your hotel room for Legal News Wales Awards, here.

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​​​​​​​Photography & Videography

Our production team includes a professional photographer and a videographer, who will capture the evening celebrations and award presentations. We will ask the winners for a few moments with our videographer to share their reactions on the night. We are happy to share the photos and videos with award winners for wider marketing use.​

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* Please note: Room availability via our discounted rate is on a first-come, first-served basis.)