BBC news reporter, Louisa Preston, will be the compere for next month’s 2008 Industry Awards.
Louisa, who presents the news for BBC London and BBC Breakfast News, is following in a distinguished line-up of news presenters to spearhead the industry's showpiece at The Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.

The two previous comperes have been Sian Williams and Lucy Alexander.

Louisa started her career as a production journalist for ITV News. Based in the newsroom, she reported and edited for Channel 5 News, ITV News, ITV News Channel and ITN Radio.

She also co-presented the weeknight debate programme on Channel 5 with Kirsty Young and was a Channel 5 news presenter.

The awards take place on Friday, May 9.

Up to 500 industry guests will be at the awards - to make sure of your place, call Elanor Sayers on 0208 651 7158 to book a table, or click the link www.diyweek.net/industryawards/book_table.asp.