British LGBT Awards: Shortlist of leading gay activists, celebrities and their allies announced
Justin Trudeau shortlisted for the International Ally award
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Your support makes all the difference.David Beckham, James Corden and Harry Styles are among the celebrities to make the shortlist for this year's British LGBT Awards.
The awards celebrate the campaigners, community activists and straight allies who have done something to advance the fight for LGBT rights during the past 12 months.
Among the nominees is the Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, who has been shortlisted for the International Ally award, while the transgender actress and activist Laverne Cox has been nominated for LGBT+ “Celebrity of the Year”.
Saturday Night Live star Kate McKinnon is up for Broadcaster/Journalist of the Year.
Sarah Garrett, British LGBT Awards founder, said: “The 2018 NatWest British LGBT Awards shortlist showcases a range public figures and famous straight allies who use their platform to enhance the rights of the LGBT community. The ceremony on 11 May is set to be the biggest British LGBT Awards to date."
Comedian Alan Carr, who hosted the LGBT Awards last year, said: “It is a fantastic event that does so much to celebrate people in the LGBT community who are making a real difference, as well highlighting the straight allies who give their much-needed support. It is always a glitzy and fabulous affair with some very special moments.”
The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Marriott Grosvenor Square in London on 11 May.
The nominees in full:
Celebrity straight ally
Anna Friel
Annie Lennox
Ariana Grande
David Beckham
Dawn French
Harry Styles
James Corden
John Bishop
Nick Jonas
Victoria Derbyshire
LGBT+ Celebrity
Cara Delevingne
Colton Haynes
Demi Lovato
Laverne Cox
Matt Lucas
Paul O'Grady
Rylan Clark
Sarah Paulson
Sean Hayes
Susan Calman
Broadcaster/Journalist
Craig Revel-Horwood
Edward Enninful
Graham Norton
James Ingham
Janet Mock
Kate McKinnon
Mark Foster
Sandi Toksvig
Stephen Fry
Sue Perkins
Music Artist
Dua Lipa
Frank Ocean
Hayley Kiyoko
Jess Gylnne
Kehlani
P!nk
Pvris
Rita Ora
Tegan & Sara
Troye Sivan
Online Influencer
Connor Franta
Hannah Hart
Munroe Bergdorf
Natasha Negovanlis
Orion Carloto
Dr. Ranj Singh
Riyadh Khalaf
Stevie Boebi
Tommy Dorfman
Tyler Oakley
Media Moment
Australia Says “yes”
Bill Potts Joins Dr Who
Cyrus Comes Out on Andi Mack
In a Heartbeat Animated Short Film
Justin Trudeau Apologises to the Lgbt+ Community
Laverne Cox on Cosmopolitan Magazine’s Front Cover
Moonlight Wins an Oscar
Olly Alexander & the Bbc: Growing up Gay
Star Trek Discovery Features a Same-sex Couple
Will & Grace Makes Comeback
Best Destination
Copenhagen, Denmark
Berlin, Germany
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Gothenburg, Sweden
Madrid, Spain
Palm Springs, Usa
Reykjavik, Iceland
Taipei, Taiwan
Tel Aviv, Israel
Tokyo, Japan
Charity or Community Initiative
Allout
Born This Way Foundation
Diversity Role Models
Gendered Intelligence
London Gaymers
Manchester Pride
Outdoor Lads
Outright International
Pride in London
Switchboard
Brand or Marketing Campaign
Amazon
Converse
M&Ms
Mccain
Playboy
Qantas
Skittles
Smirnoff
Starbucks
Youtube
Corporate Straight Ally
Anna Cross, Barclays
Emma Carey, MSB
Jo Coughlan, MUFG
Laura Hinton, PwC
Mark Barnett, Mastercard
Peter Madden, Arcadis
Peter Markey, TSB
Simon Burton, House of Lords
Susan Allen, Santander
Warwick Matthews, Rolls-Royce
Diversity Champion
Andrew Porter, Diageo
Carl Clarke, Vodafone
Claire Skinner, Mercer
David Levine, Disney
Joanna Walker, Virgin Money
Laura Hodgson, Norton Rose Fulbright
Paresh Ravat, BNP Paribas
Sandy Darcy, Thames Water
Steven Cox, Fujitsu
Theresa Farrenson, Aon
LGBT+ Inspirational Leader
Antonia Belcher, MHBC Create
Ed Fairhurst, Shell
Emiro Mendoza, Carat
Emma Goodford, Knight Frank
Geoff Godwin, AiG
Jonathan Mcclelland, M&G Investments
Kelly Canterford, Jll
Luca Sale, Amazon
Narind Singh, Clifford Chance
Pips Bunce, Credit Suisse
LGBT+ Corporate Rising Star
Ben Cawley, Standard Chartered Bank
Chris Howard, Epam & Capgemini
Dunni Alao, Ministry of Defence
Emily Sendall, Deloitte
John Dickinson, Tesco
Jonathan Andrews, Reed Smith
Julia Atwater, Atos
Leng Montgomery, Sainsbury's
Melanie Jackson, National Grid
Ryan Bleach, Nomura
LGBT+ Network Group
Allianz Insurance, Allianz
Asda Pride, Asda
Breathe, Kpmg
Glow, Dentons
Houseproud, Genesis Housing
Interenergy
Mpride, Metro Bank
Out@in, Linkedin
Parliout, Parliament
Spectrum, GSK
Employer or Company
Army
Channel 4
Deloitte
EY
HSBC UK
Mi5
Pinsent Masons
Travelodge
Viacom
Visa
Outstanding Contribution to LGBT+ Life
Alice Wallace - Opening Doors London
Ethan Spibey - Freedom to Donate
John O’doherty - Rainbow Project NI
Lewis Oakley - Bisexual Activist
Linda Riley – Diva Magazine
Paris Lees - Transgender Activist, Journalist
Phyll Opoku-Gyimah - UK Black Pride
Ruth Hunt - Stonewall
Steve Taylor - LGBTI Activist, Pride Leader
Susie Green - Mermaids