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Daily Record
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
TV presenter Amy Irons can't wait to celebrate this year's Pride of Scotland winners
The broadcaster hails the unsung heroes set to be honoured at our People's Oscars BBC presenter Amy Irons has interviewed world-class actors, footballers and musicians but admits it's the unsung heroes at our Pride of Scotland Awards who leave her starstruck. The News at Seven anchor said every year our inspirational winners blow her away and their stories have her reaching for the tissues. Amy, 34, who has stocked up on waterproof mascara for next week's glittering ceremony, said: 'Every time I go to the Pride of Scotland Awards I end up crying the whole way through. 'Seeing people who are so deserving of recognition and don't realise it themselves is totally humbling and although their stories leave me a blubbering wreck they also uplift my soul. 'These modest and caring individuals have all achieved the extraordinary and never look for recognition so seeing them celebrated is a beautiful thing. 'You only have to look at how many big stars come every year to support the event to realise just how worthy all the winners in that room are.' Amy, who will be among a host of celebrities walking the red carpet at our 2025 People's Oscars on Monday 23, added: 'Last year's community champions Sarah Miller and Molly Cudihy left a lasting impression on me. 'The best friends met in hospital while undergoing cancer treatment as teenagers and despite their own health battles managed to raise more than £300,000 to support other sick children. 'Their selflessness really struck a chord with me - at the lowest and hardest point in their lives their first thoughts were for others. They are just remarkable young girls.' Amy, who is the daughter of former Dunfermline and Partick Thistle player Davie Irons, said the Awards also highlight the impact Scottish bravehearts are making all over the world. The Sportscene presenter, who hosted the BBC's high-profile Hogmanay 2024 show, said: 'Scots are making a huge difference in every corner of the world. 'Just look at 2024 winner firefighter John Aitchison who was deployed to Nepal following the devastating 2015 earthquake and was so moved by what he saw that he returned to provide aid and has set up Everest's first fire and rescue service. 'Scotland is jam packed with unsung heroes who are not only making a big impact on their own communities but are leaving a mark across the globe.' Joining Amy on the red carpet at the Daily Record Pride of Scotland Awards with P&O Cruises will be a host of stars including singer Susan Boyle, Game of Thrones star James Cosmo, Sheli McCoy aka Sabre the Gladiator and Strictly stars JJ Chalmers and Dr Punam Krishan. The TV personality, who started in broadcasting 10 years ago and has become one of the most popular presenters on the box, said: 'Pride of Scotland is the biggest event in the Awards calendar and the wealth of stars, sports people, politicians and musicians who attend is phenomenal. 'But for me the unsung heroes will always be the biggest stars of the night and no movie star or celebrity will ever outshine them.' Amy, who hosts popular podcast Sacked in the Morning podcast with former Scotland manager Craig Levein, admitted her personal Pride of Scotland is her mum Fiona Hird. The broadcaster, whose brother Lewis, 32, does match commentaries on the radio for Sportsound and the TV for Sportscene, said: 'I know I am biased but my mum is one of life's unsung heroes who goes above and beyond for everyone else. 'For the past 20 years she has been working with Fabb Scotland providing Respite weekends for disabled young people and on top of that she is now Chief Exec of Glasgow's Golden Generation charity which tackles loneliness among the elderly. She also cares for my granny who has dementia. 'Like all the winners recognised at Pride she goes about what she does quietly and never seeks recognition. She is truly one in a million.' Amy is still pondering what to wear on the red carpet at the glitzy event, which will be hosted by Sanjeev Kohl and Elaine C Smith. She said: 'It's nice to have the opportunity to get all dressed up and celebrate all that is good about Scotland. I haven't settled on an outfit yet but I will be bringing a handbag to hide all my tissues in. It's going to be another emotional and uplifting night.'
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Bright Signals shines at The Marketing Society Star Awards 2025
Amy Irons | Cameron Allan Photography Ltd In a prestigious ceremony that celebrated the best of Scotland's marketing talent, Bright Signals emerged as a standout winner at The Marketing Society Star Awards 2025. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The event, held on 12 June in Glasgow, saw over 500 marketing professionals gather to celebrate excellence and show the real impact of marketing. Bright Signals clinched two of the coveted Champions awards, with founder and CEO David Craik being named Inspirational Agency Leader of the Year and the agency itself taking home the Star Agency of the Year title. The judging panel praised David for his "visionary leadership, industry influence, and people-first approach," noting his bravery and clear sense of purpose, especially upon moving the agency to an Employee-Owned Trust (EOT). David Craik and Bright Signals | Cameron Allan Photography Ltd For over two decades the Star Awards have become a cornerstone event in Scotland's marketing calendar, fostering innovation and creativity within the industry. The ceremony, hosted by TV and radio presenter Amy Irons, presented awards across various categories, from student achievements to industry veterans. Other notable winners included Skyscanner for Star Marketing Team of the Year and Julie Keough of ScottishPower, who was recognised as Inspirational Marketing Leader of the Year. The judges commended Julie for securing substantial marketing investment and delivering outstanding results in a highly competitive sector. The awards also spotlighted emerging talent, with accolades going to promising students and young professionals. The Star School of the Year was won by Lochend Community High School in Glasgow for their Young Enterprise Scotland business case study. Star Marketing Student of the Year was awarded to Charlotte Jebson from the University of Strathclyde and the Aspiring Creative Star was A. Javier Escarabjal Pérez from Edinburgh Napier University. The Rising Agency Star of the Year was awarded to Lucie Swindale from LEWIS, Rising Creative Star to Michael Evans from Guy & Co and Rising Marketing Star to Sam Porter from Heriot-Watt University.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Teri Polo, Dylan Walsh & Jamie-Lynn Sigler To Star In Thriller ‘The Man Across The Street'
EXCLUSIVE: Teri Polo (Meet the Parents franchise), Dylan Walsh (Nip/Tuck), and Jamie-Lynn Sigler (The Sopranos) have signed on to star in The Man Across the Street, an indie thriller to be directed by Richard Switzer from a script he wrote with Amy Irons. The film follows a recently widowed mother (Polo) who becomes convinced that her seemingly charming new neighbor (Walsh) is responsible for a local abduction and the murder of a neighbor. As her suspicions grow, she finds herself increasingly isolated when no one — not even those closest to her — believes her. Sigler will play Luna, the mother's loyal best friend, caught between support and skepticism as the truth begins to surface. More from Deadline Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Jay Roach Tease New 'Meet The Parents' As Original Has Audience In Stitches At 25th Anniversary – Tribeca Festival Ariana Grande Joins 'Meet The Parents' Sequel At Universal; Fall 2026 Release Date Set Teri Polo, James Udom, Davida Williams & Sa'Raya Paris Johnson To Star In Dramedy 'Caroline' From Morningstar Angeline Jonetta Kaiser (Vampire Academy) and Al Sapienza (The Sopranos) will also star. Switzer will produce under his Maverick Film banner, with Amy Irons serving as executive producer. Maverick Film's Head of Production Johanna Fogle will serve as co-producer, with Emily Ballard as associate producer. Production is set to kick off this summer. Best known for starring in the Meet the Parents films, Polo is set to reprise alongside Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro and Blythe Danner in Meet the Parents 4, which has locked in a release date of November 25 2026. Just this weekend, she teased the new film as part of a Tribeca panel celebrating the original's 25th anniversary. Recently seen on shows like Good Trouble and The Big Leap, the actress is repped by Gersh, McGowan Rodriguez Management, and Kraditor & Haber. Most recently, Walsh has been seen starring on the series Blue Bloods and Superman & Lois. He is repped by Independent Artist Group, McGowan Rodriguez Management, and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman. Best known for her role of Meadow Soprano on HBO's The Sopranos, Sigler has most recently been seen starring on ABC's Big Sky. She is repped by Paradigm and Vault Entertainment. Switzer's most recent film, the destination thriller Murder in Paradise, is currently in post-production. Best of Deadline 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More Men of Steel: Every Actor Who Has Played Superman - Photo Gallery 'Michael' Cast: Who's Who In The Michael Jackson Biopic
