CORPORATE CATEGORIES​

Judged by our panel of advisors

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Corporate Ally of the Year

Celebrating an individual that actively champions LGBTQIA+ inclusion, demonstrating unwavering support and impactful advocacy.

 

Antonia Croke, Hogan Lovells

Carol Ward, Man Group

Darsheta Maini, L&G

Colin Kimber, Pareto Facilities Management Ltd

Caroline Frankum, Kantar

Chris O'Shea, Centrica

Balbir Bakhshi, LSEG

Anne Aslett, Elton John Aids Foundation

 

Diversity Champion of the Year

Honouring an individual driving meaningful change, fostering diversity, and ensuring inclusion within their industry or community.

 

Rebecca Chalkley KC, Red Lion Chambers

Haylea Campbell, Hogan Lovells 

Pippa Dale, LSEG

Lisa Smith, Deloitte Digital

Laura Rhiannon Thomas, Browne Jacobson

Maya Jethwa, Moët Hennessy UK

Emma Palethorpe, St. James's Place

Natalie Hatton, HSBC

Valeria Piaggio, Kantar

Deborah Proud, WHSmith

Maria Patsalos, Mishcon de Reya

 

Future Leader of the Year

Recognising an emerging LGBTQIA+ leader making waves with their vision, passion, and commitment to equality.

 

Zareen Roy-Macauley, Clifford Chance 

Georgina Hayes, L&G

Emma Appleby, Open for Business

Bruna Gil, LinkedIn

Joani Green, S-RM

Alessia Cavallini, Kantar

Deborah Mills-Burns, Momentum Personal Solutions

Angela Li, Mace Group

 

Inspirational Role Model of the Year

Awarded to an individual whose influence, resilience, and advocacy inspire others within the LGBTQIA+ community.

 

Claudia Tribe, Google 

Jade McDermid, Baker Hughes

Chloe Hawes, England Boxing Ltd

Alice Claronino, HSBC

Leigh Kelly Andrews, Kantar

Saba Ali, Public Speaker & Critical Friend

Liz Ward, Public Speaker, Facilitator & Consultant

Claire Skinner Kennedy, Mercer

Kerrie Braithwaite, McCann Demand

Winnie King, Mace Group

Charlotte Weatherall, Corinthia London

 

LGBTQIA Network of the Year

Celebrating an outstanding employee network driving LGBTQIA+ inclusion and support.

 

L&GBT+Allies Network, L&G

Pride@Kantar, Kantar

Pride at Pandora, Pandora

Pride Matters, Colt Technology Services

LGBTQ+ Supporters Network, EDF

Pride Colleague Community, Ardonagh Advisory

Unity, EY

Proud Network, Kearney

Pride Network, Amey

dbPride UKI, Deutsche Bank

Pride Network, BT Group

+, Centrica

 

Head of Diversity of the Year

Recognising a leader who champions inclusivity, shaping policies and initiatives that drive meaningful progress.

 

Amber Sorrell, Haleon 

Rachel Collins, Colt Technology Services

Alexis Curtis-Harris, Penna 

Daisy Reeves, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Manuela Sforza, Avanade

Kate Aldridge, England & Wales Cricket Board

Megan Cross, Kantar

Naheed Nazir, Manchester Metropolitan University

 

Brand of the Year

Honouring a brand that authentically supports and uplifts the LGBTQIA+ community through advocacy, representation, and impact.

 

Paramount

Kearney

WHSmith

Virgin Media O2

Pandora

BT Group

London Women's Clinic

L&G

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COMMUNITY CATEGORIES​

Voted for by our readers

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Sports Personality of the Year

 Celebrating an LGBTQIA+ athlete or ally who has made a significant impact in sports through performance, visibility, or advocacy.

 

Alex Scott

Beth Mead

Charlie Martin

Celia Quansah

Jess Carter

Lauren Rowles

Adele Roberts

Emma Wiggs

 

Campaigner of the Year

Honouring an individual leading powerful initiatives for LGBTQIA+ rights, driving change through activism and advocacy.

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Jude Guaitamacchi

Yasmin Benoit

Esther Ghey

Megan and Whitney

Munroe Bergdorf

Lady Phyll

Ellen Jones

Carla Denyer

 

Charity or Community Project of the Year

Recognising an outstanding initiative or organization dedicated to supporting and uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community.

 

TransActual

Trans+ History Week

Glitter Cymru

Just Like Us

African Rainbow Family

Fighting with Pride

London Dyke March

Queercircle's trans plinth by Teresa Margolles

 

Celebrity Ally of the Year

Awarded to a public figure who uses their platform to champion LGBTQIA+ rights and visibility.

 

Michelle Visage

Dannii Minogue

David Tennant

Lorraine Kelly

Rachel Shelley

Suranne Jones

Vicky Myers

Hannah Waddingham

 

Actor of the Year

Celebrating an LGBTQIA+ actor or ally whose performance has made a meaningful impact on representation in film, TV, or theatre.

 

Abigail Thorn

Alison King

Yasmin Finney

Bronwyn James

Fiona Shaw

Jessica Gunning

Pearl Mackie

Bella Ramsey

 

Influencer of the Year

Recognising a digital creator using their platform to inspire, educate, and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community.

 

Anthony Lexa

Janay Dawes - CurvyBlackWitch 

Mhairirry

Lesbian Supper Club

Bimini

Eleanor Medhurst

Ben Pechey

Eva Echo

 

Writer of the Year

Honouring an author or journalist whose work amplifies LGBTQIA+ voices, stories, and experiences.

 

Alice Oseman

Clare Lydon

Juno Dawson

Val McDermid

Kae Tempest

Laura Kay

Lex Croucher

Nicola Dinan

 

Media Moment of the Year

Celebrating a powerful, groundbreaking, or viral moment in media that positively impacted LGBTQIA+ visibility and representation.

 

EastEnders - Suki and Eve finally tie the knot. 

Traitors - Lesbian icon Leanne wins the intense finale of Traitors

Coronation Street - Carla and Lisa become fan faves during turbulent times 

Heartstopper - Darcy, played by Kizzy Edgell, comes out as non-binary

I Kissed A Girl - Groundbreaking sapphic show brings representation onscreen 

Trans Kids Deserve Better - TKDB took trans activism to headlines by occupying NHS England HQ

House of the Dragon - HOTD sees first sapphic kiss between Mysaria and Rhaenyra

Nxdia 'She Likes A Boy' - Alt-pop sensation Nxdia goes viral with hit song She Likes A Boy 

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Queer Comedian of the Year

Honouring an LGBTQIA+ comedian who uses humour to entertain, challenge norms, and amplify queer experiences through their work.

 

Rosie Jones

Chloe Petts

Kate Cheka

Sophie Duker

Sarah Keyworth

Suzi Ruffell

Zoe Lyons

Mhairi Black

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