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INvolve and Suki Sandhu have won the Gay Times Honour for Entrepreneurship.

The organisation and its founder were presented the Honour during a lavish ceremony at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool this evening, acknowledging their commitment to championing rising LGBTQ entrepreneurs who are ready to change the future.

“It’s incredibly humbling to be given this honour, and a responsibility that I don’t take lightly,” said INvolve founder and CEO, Suki Sandhu of the win.

“It’s given me an extra boost to continue working hard, fighting the good fight and pushing for a more inclusive world.”

Jaosn Reveloon and Edward Enninful were both nominated for the Gay Times Honour for Entrepreneurship alongside INvolve and Suki Sandhu.

The Gay Times Honours recognise those who have had a tremendous impact on what it means for us to live openly and freely as LGBTQ people in modern Britain.

The 13 Honourees will each receive a specially commissioned piece of artwork created by Ed Firth, which will form a 14-day exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery.

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Gay Times Honours 2018 was hosted by Mary Mac to an invited LGBTQ audience.

Arup – the engineering and design company – is one of our major sponsors, reaffirming their commitment to the LGBTQ community.

They are joined by banking and asset management group Investec, apprenticeship and pre-employment course providers Training Strategies, and furniture and home decoration company dwell as key supporters of Gay Times Honours 2018.

Virgin Trains is our official travel partner, who rolled out the red carpet at London Euston for a very special Gay Times Honours Express service to Liverpool.

Barclays are our banking partner, following their support for Liverpool Pride earlier this year.

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson backed the Gay Times Honours, reaffirming their city’s support for the LGBTQ community. What’s more, the event has also been supported by Knowsley Council.

Leading hotelier Signature Living Group is our hospitality partner and hosted the official Gay Times Honours afterparty at a Grade II listed building located at the Pier Head at world-famous Albert Dock UNESCO World Heritage site.