Local Celebrant Karen Maskell has been nominated for the ‘Rising Star award’ in the 2021 The Celebrant Industry Awards (TCIA) hosted by The Celebrant Directory – an online hub full of glittering inspiration for those in search of celebrant-led ceremonies and celebrants.
As an industry first, these global awards are set to recognise those delivering excellence as nominated by fellow Cele-brant colleagues, industry suppliers, couples and families.
“I never expected to be featured in such a headline! Following a covid career change, I had been inspired by an ex colleague to become a Celebrant. Honouring a loved one’s story at a funeral, baby naming, or celebrating love in unusual locations, I now lead ceremonies for all of life’s special occasions, writing and delivering truly personal and bespoke ceremonies. For example, although marriage legalities still have to be completed, you are then free to celebrate with fam-ilies and friends on a beach, up a mountain, or like one of my couples, in a beautiful garden. Love has no limits, and neither should your special day!” said Karen.
She continued: “The past year has shown how integral Celebrants are within the fu-neral and weddings industry, working and supporting families through life-changing events. I’m really proud of how our members have come together and have made a difference in times of such hardship in 2020-21.”