Lady Gaga, Tom Daley and the first all-male ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ couple were among the winners of this year’s ‘British LGBT Awards’.
Vogue director Edward Enninful, 50, and singer Alicia Keys, 41, also took home gongs at the London event on Friday. (24. 06.
22) Hosted by comedian Sue Perkins, 52, it is the UK’s biggest LGBT+ awards event. Enninful said when handed his ‘Global Media Trailblazer’ prize: “I am so honoured to be part of the 2022 LGBT Awards, especially as the UK celebrates 50 years of pride. “Growing up as a young, black gay man in West London, I could only have imagined the day when events like this would celebrate people like me, and the other incredible trailblazers recognised tonight. “My hope is that we all continue to push for positive change for the next generation. ” Keys, handed the ‘Celebrity Ally of the Year’ award, said via video link: “On a personal level, I’m honoured to accept this award tonight. “I’ve been blessed to know all kinds of people since I was a little girl and fortunately exposed to the beauty and richness of diversity.
That’s all colours, all religions, all styles, all beliefs, all loves, all people. “Believe me, I know that hate is taught and judgement is taught, but we are the light and we are the love.