AWARD SHORTLIST 2019

DIVA AWARDS SHORTLIST

ACTOR
OF THE YEAR

Presented to an outstanding LGBTQI actor of the past year. Nominees must have had at least one credited role in the last 12 months: TV, film, streaming service, theatre, web, TV or radio all included.

Maisie Richardson Sellers

Miriam Margolyes

Michelle Hardwick

Fiona Shaw

MUSICIAN
OF THE YEAR

This award is given to a singer-songwriter of any genre whose live performances, record or video releases within the past year have won critical acclaim from the DIVA audience.

LGBTQI NETWORK
OF THE YEAR

It’s essential that LGBTQI employees are made to feel as valued and welcome as any other staff members, and LGBTQI company networks can play a huge part in making this happen. This award goes to the network whose activities over the past 12 months have delivered tangible results in working towards this important goal.

CORPORATE ALLY
OF YEAR

This award is presented to a business leader who leverages their influence to help provide a safe and welcoming workplace to their LGBTQ+ staff and actively supports the LGBTQ+ community.

RISING STAR
OF THE YEAR

Vote for your favourite “one to watch”. Entertainers, business leaders, activists, sportspeople and journalists: anyone you consider a star of the future is eligible.

DIVERSITY CHAMPION
OF THE YEAR

This award is given to a person whose work or activism over the past year has helped set the agenda in the promotion of LGBTQI equality, diversity and inclusion.

BROADCASTER
OF THE YEAR

What we see and hear in the media is becoming increasingly influential in our “always on” digital age. The winner of this award will have used their platform in broadcast media to further the values of LGBTQI inclusivity.

WORDSMITH
OF THE YEAR

The pen is mightier than the sword! Choose the LGBTQI journalist, author or writer whose work you admire most. Sadly, Team DIVA journalists aren’t eligible!

INFLUENCER
OF THE YEAR

Twitter, YouTube or Instagram… the stars of social media are central to the lives of millions of LGBTQI people. Cast your vote for your favourite, folks.

TV PROGRAMME
OF THE YEAR

This category is open to any one-off programme or series broadcast on mainstream telly or a streaming service where a significant part of the programming features LGBTQI issues or characters.

UNSUNG HERO
OF THE YEAR

There are countless people in our community whose great work goes unnoticed and under appreciated. Not any more! Choose the unsung hero you think deserves to be recognised for championing the LGBTQI community, at a grassroots level or on a global scale.

BRAND OR ORGANISATION
OF THE YEAR

When a well-known brand or company flies the flag for LGBTQI equality and acceptance, people really sit up and notice. Help give your fave a slap on the back and a big Team DIVA-shaped thank you.

STORYLINE
OF THE YEAR

Mainstream TV and radio dramas often feature LGBTQI-focused storylines, helping to tell our stories to people who otherwise might never come across the issues we face. If any of these storylines stand out to you, now’s the time to let us know.

AWESOME ALLY
OF THE YEAR

We’re better together. Having people who don’t identify as LBTQI on our side – and whose words and deeds demonstrate their solidarity – is a wonderful thing. Who do you think deserves this coveted accolade?