Figure skating great Elvis Stojko and television personality Anouk Meunier will host next month's inaugural ISU Skating Awards ©Skate Canada

Figure skating great Elvis Stojko and television personality Anouk Meunier have been announced as the hosts of next month's inaugural International Skating Union (ISU) Skating Awards.

The ISU Skating Awards are due to take place at the conclusion of the ISU World Figure Skating Championships at Centre Bell in Montreal on March 22.

Stojko, a three-time world champion, two-time Olympic silver medalist and seven-time Canadian champion, first joined the Skate Canada national team in 1990 and went on to become one of Canada’s most successful skaters.

He announced his retirement from competitive figure skating in 2006 but continues to entertain through skating shows and acting appearances.

Stojko will be joined on hosting duties by Meunier, one of Quebec’s most popular television personality.

Throughout her prolific career Meunier has interviewed national and international stars.

Elvis Stojko is a three-time world champion, two-time Olympic silver medalist and seven-time Canadian champion ©Getty Images
Elvis Stojko is a three-time world champion, two-time Olympic silver medalist and seven-time Canadian champion ©Getty Images

Meunier is currently working for TVA as a host.

Most recently she has worked on LA VOIX, the Quebec version of The Voice.

The ISU Skating Awards, which it is claimed will combine the excitement of the traditional exhibition gala with the glitz and glamour of an awards show, were created to honour the world’s best skaters competing at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships.

In keeping with the exhibition gala tradition, the 2020 world medallists will perform an exhibition number coupled with live musical acts and production numbers that combine contemporary skating and dance.

Awards will be handed out to skaters, coaches and choreographers in seven categories.

The categories are most valuable skater, best costume, most entertaining programme, best newcomer, best choreographer, best coach and lifetime achievement award.