The nominees for the British LGBT awards have been revealed
(Picture: Getty Images for Pride In London)The British LGBT Awards celebrate role models and organisations within the LGBTQ+ community every year.
Founded in 2015, the awards have recognised LGBTQ+ celebrities such as Stephen Fry and Tom Daley as well as allies like Prince William and Kylie Minogue.
The nominees for this year’s awards have been revealed, with RuPaul, Lizzo, Amber Gill and Emma D’Arcy among the shortlisted.
Among those nominated is drag queen Cheddar Gorgeous, who said on Twitter: “Omg I got nominated for an award!! Go check me and the other Media Moment nominees out!”
Swimmer Michael Gunning, who was nominated for the sports personality award, said: “Over the moon to have been nominated for the Sports Personality of the Year Award at this years British LGBT Awards!
“What a wonderful surprise and such an honour to be listed alongside such a star-studded lineup! Massive well done to all the nominees, I’m so proud of us all!”
Wow you amazing bunch - looks like our server is getting a bit full!
— British LGBT Awards (@BritLGBTAwards) February 15, 2023
Have no worries - you can vote for the British LGBT Awards directly here too
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Voting is currently open to the public, and the awards ceremony is set to take place this summer.
Broadcaster, journalist or hosts
- Gina Yashere
- Gok Wan
- Graham Norton
- Nick Grimshaw
- Paul O’Grady
- Rosie Jones
- RuPaul Charles
- Sharan Dhaliwal
- Shon Faye
- Sue Perkins
Music artist
- Anne-Marie
- Becky Hill
- Beabadoobee
- Cat Burns
- Jessie Ware
- Lizzo
- Maneskin
- Mika
- Rina Sawayama
- Yungblud
Media moment
- Alex Scott’s One Love Armband at Qatar 2022
- Cheddar Gorgeous’ Pink Triangle tribute
- Gentleman Jack’s final series
- Jack Rooke’s Big Boys on Channel 4
- Joe Lycett’s £10,000 donation
- Miss Argentina and Miss Puerto Rico get married
- Ncuti Gatwa and Yasmin Finney on Doctor Who
- Netflix’s Heartstopper
- The LGBT+ Web Series, Stupid Wife
- WNBA’s Brittney Griner
Over the moon to have been nominated for the Sports Personality of the Year Award at this years @BritLGBTAwards! What a wonderful surprise & such an honour to be listed alongside such a star-studded lineup! Massive well done to all the nominees, I’m so proud of us all! ❣️🏳️🌈♥️ x https://t.co/nK5ZsJq7dN
— Michael Gunning (@MichaelGunning1) February 15, 2023
Online influencer
- Adam B
- Alok Vaid-Menon
- Amber Gill
- Chella Man
- Cody Daigle-Orians
- Divina De Campo
- Dylan Mulvaney
- Julie and Camilla
- Matt Bernstein
- Mark Ferris
LGBT+ celebrity
- Billy Porter
- Emma Corrin
- Emma D’Arcy
- Golda Rosheuvel
- Kit Connor
- Layton Williams
- Luke Evans
- Rebel Wilson
- Sara Ramirez
- Yasmin Finney
Charity or community initiative
- Exist Loudly
- Galop
- Imaan
- KeshetUK
- Mermaids
- Positive East
- Queer Britain
- Rainbow Railroad
- Spectra
- Umbrella Cymru
Omg I got nominated for an award!! Go check me and the other Media Moment nominees out! https://t.co/1iTBQz2PZG
— Cheddar Gorgeous (@CheddarGorgeous) February 16, 2023
Celebrity ally
- Alison Hammond
- Emma Watson
- Harry Styles
- Jenna Ortega
- Katherine Ryan
- Michelle Visage
- P!nk
- Patrick Stewart
- Sir Rod Stewart
- Simone Ashley
Sports personality
- Alex Scott
- Beth Mead
- Demi Stokes
- Ellia Green
- Emily Bridges
- Jake Daniels
- Jill Scott
- Lauren Rowles
- Leah Williamson
- Michael Gunning
How to vote for the British LGBT+ awards
Head to the British LGBT Awards site to cast your vote.
