Sandi Toksvig, Dawn Butler MP, and Nicola Adams were amongst the big winners at DIVA’s annual awards extravaganza.
Actress Rachel Shelley hosted the ceremony, which honours and pays tribute to those who help make a difference to the LGBTQ community.
Toksvig – who presents The Great British Bake Off on BBC – scooped the award for Broadcaster of the Year for her commitment to lesbian, trans and bisexual issues.
Butler took home the gong for Ally of the Year, while British boxer Adams won Sports Personality of the Year.
Inspirational Role Model of the Year was awarded to actress and campaigner Sophie Ward, while Holby City won LGBT Series/Storyline of the Year for its plot between Serena and Bernie.
Founder of Barclays DIVA Awards, Linda Riley, said: “The DIVA Awards is a fantastic event that honours those who are committed to raising awareness for the lesbian, trans and bisexual communities.
“We’re proud of everyone who won big tonight and all of the shortlisters involved – each and every one of them make a difference to the LGBTQ+ community.”
Check out the full list of winners below:
Outnews Global Journalist of the Year 2018:
Winner: Emily Reynolds
Radio Diva Politician of the Year 2018:
Winner: Hannah Bardell MP
Barclays Diversity Champion of the Year 2018:
Winner: Francesca Harris
Jackdaw Media Author of the Year 2018:
Winner: Kiki Archer
Royal Navy Sports Personality of the Year 2018:
Winner: Nicola Adams
PWC Business Leader of the Year 2018:
Winner:Dawn Airey
The Centre For Reproductive & Genetic Health Ally of the Year 2018:
Winner: Dawn Butler MP
Milli-on-air Rising Star of the Year 2018:
Winner: Charlie Craggs
My G Work LGBT Network Group of the Year 2018:
Winner: Barclays – Spectrum Network
Bloom & Cadogan Activist of the Year 2018:
Winner: Dr Elly Barnes MBE
Lesbian Box Office Inspirational Role Model of the Year 2018:
Winner: Sophie Ward
P&G Community Champion of the Year 2018:
Winner: Sally Edwards
Heathrow Entertainment Personality of the Year 2018:
Winner: Heather Peace
Brand of the Year 2018:
Winner: Tesco
Pride In London LGBT Series/Storyline of the Year 2018:
Winner: Holby City
DIVA Music Festival Musician of the Year 2018:
Winner: Lucy Spraggan
UK Black Pride Online Influencer of the Year 2018:
Winner: Rose & Rosie
Emerald Waterways Broadcaster/Presenter of the Year 2018:
Winner: Sandi Toksvig
DIVA Choice Award 2018:
Winner: Jacquie Lawrence
DIVA Hall of Fame 2018:
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