British LGBT Awards explained
The British LGBT Awards are a British award show that aim to "recognise individuals and organizations that display outstanding commitment to the LGBT community".[1]
The awards were founded in 2014[2] by Sarah Garrett .[3] LGBT celebrities and straight allies are among the people that are recognised at the ceremony,[4] [5] held annually at the London Marriott Hotel County Hall in Westminster.[6]
2015
The inaugural LGBT Awards were held on 24 April 2015.[7]
2016
The 2016 awards were held on 13 May 2016.[8]
2017
The 2017 awards were held on 12 May 2017.[9]
2018
The 2018 ceremony was held on 11 May 2018.[10]
2019
The 2019 ceremony was held on 17 May 2019.[11]
2020
In 2020, the awards were delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic.[12] Ultimately the ceremony were held virtually on 27 November 2020.[13]
2021
In 2021, the awards returned to an in-person ceremony and were held on 27 August 2021.[14]
2023
The 2023 awards were held on 23 June 2023. The awards were protested[15] by queer climate activists, who sought to draw attention to the awards' sponsorship deals with Shell plc and BP, alongside financial institutions known to finance[16] fossil fuel projects, including HSBC, Santander Bank and Macquarie Capital. Several nominees withdrew[17] after activists raised concerns with them, alongside the planned MC, Sue Perkins.[18]
External links
Notes and References
- News: British LGBT Awards Unveil 2018 Nominations Shortlist. Percival. Ash. 8 February 2018. HuffPost UK.
- Web site: About. 7 December 2018. British LGBT Awards. en-GB.
- Web site: Why I'm Back At The British LGBT Awards. Garrett. Sarah. 27 September 2016. HuffPost UK.
- British LGBT Awards 2018 Nominees: See the Full List. Daw. Stephen. 8 February 2018. Billboard.
- News: Shortlist for British LGBT awards announced. Mortimer. Caroline. 8 February 2018. The Independent.
- News: Simpson. Craig. Press Association. 17 May 2019. Winners at British LGBT Awards revealed. independent.ie. 22 February 2022. en.
- News: The British LGBT Awards: Pride and Prejudice. Higginson. Alanna. 9 April 2015. HuffPost UK.
- News: Danny Dyer Leads British LGBT Award Winners. Percival. Ash. 16 May 2016. HuffPost UK.
- News: Caitlyn Jenner Confirmed To Attend The 2017 British LGBT Awards. Bagwell. Matt. 9 May 2017. HuffPost UK.
- News: 'Bake Off' Hosts Past And Present Lead Winners At British LGBT Awards. Percival. Ash. 11 May 2018. HuffPost UK.
- News: Newman. Vicki. 17 May 2019. All the winners from the British LGBT Awards 2019 including Little Mix. 10 February 2022. Daily Mirror. en.
- News: 18th March 2020 - Update from the British LGBT Awards. 18 March 2020. British LGBT Awards. 10 February 2022.
- News: Sir Elton John and husband David Furnish lead winners at British LGBT Awards 2020. Dosani. Rishma. 27 November 2020. Metro. 10 February 2022.
- News: Anderton. Joe. 28 August 2021. British LGBT Awards 2021 winners include Strictly star. 10 February 2022. Digital Spy. en-GB.
- News: Gibson. Asher. 25 June 2023. British LGBT Awards ceremony protest sees campaigners call for corporation ties to be cut. 6 June 2024. SW Londoner. en-GB.
- Web site: Banking On Climate Chaos 2024 Report.
- News: Nozari. Aisha. 21 June 2023. British LGBT Awards see nominees pull out over fossil fuel sponsors. 6 June 2024. Metro. en-GB.
- News: Delaney. Zoe. 23 June 2023. Sue Perkins replaced as LGBT Awards host by Radio 1 star after sponsorship row. 6 June 2024. The Mirror. en-GB.