The DIVA Awards are back, taking place on 29 April at The Waldorf Hilton, London
BY ELEANOR NOYCE, IMAGE BY DIVA MEDIA GROUP
The DIVA Awards are back! After two years of virtual events, we will be celebrating in style at The Waldorf Hilton, London. Taking place on 29 April, the awards celebrate LGBTQI women and non-binary people and their allies across business, the media, and more. Hosted by the wonderful Sophie Ward, this is set to be an evening to remember.
“I’m so excited to be hosting the DIVA awards and to be celebrating the extraordinary achievements of our community”, says Sophie. Our publisher, Linda Riley, furthers this, stating: “We are incredibly pleased to be celebrating the amazing people in our community by doing a live event. It’s been a difficult few years and we all need an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful individuals and organisations on our shortlist.” With proud sponsors including Deliveroo, Greene King, myGwork, Citi and Jackdaw Media, nominees include Arlo Parks, Self Esteem, Rina Sawayama, Rosie Jones, Clare Balding and Sandi Toksvig. Now, isn’t that star-studded?
The best bit? You can vote for your favourites! The power rests solely with you. It’s never been easier – just click on our poll and select your picks.
See the full shortlist below:
Actor of the Year:
Annie Wallace
Emma Corrin
Erin Doherty
Golda Rosheuvel
Heather Peace
Ki Griffin
Mae Martin
Pearl Mackie
Inspirational Role Model of the Year:
Amy Smith – Fitch Group
Bryony Jackson-Doward – BT
Claire Skinner – Mercer
Kim Warren – Credera UK
Kirsty Lacey – Santander
Rochelle Dancel – The Backstory Life
Tolu Osinubi – Deloitte UK
Brand of the Year:
ASOS
BT
Costa Coffee
HSBC
One Housing Group
TSB
Broadcast Company of the Year:
Amazon
Channel 4
ITV
Sky
Spotify
Virgin
Corporate Ally of the Year:
Beatriz Martin – UBS
Caroline Frankum – Kantar
Cathy Travers – Mott MacDonald
Francesca McDonagh – Bank of Ireland
Helen Milford – Marks & Spencer
Karen Bosher – Greene King
Tiina Lee – Deutsche Bank
Wincie Knight – Viacom
Diversity Champion of the Year:
Arlene McDermott – LSEG
Emma Springham – TSB
Jacqui Lloyd – Citi
Krisha Gandhi – Headteacher
Lex Shu Chan – The Business of Fashion
Lottie Moor – TikTok
Mags Mernagh – Manchester United
Naomi Reid – NBC Universal
Media Personality of the Year:
Adele Roberts
Anna Richardson
Clare Balding
Jameela Jamil
Jane Hill
Rosie Jones
Sandi Toksvig
Zing Tsjeng
LGBTQI Network of the Year:
Royal Navy – Compass
PwC – Shine
Macquarie – Pride EMEA
Greene King – The Village Greene
FCA – Inside Out
Deliveroo – LGBTQ+ Group
British Army – Army LGBT+ Network
Aston Lark – Pride in Aston Lark
Musician of the Year:
Arlo Parks
Cat Burns
Dodie
Horse McDonald
Lady Leshurr
Lucy Spraggan
Rina Sawayama
Self Esteem
Media Moment of the Year:
Doctor Who
Line Of Duty
Rebel Dykes
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
Sex Education
Vigil
Unsung Hero of the Year:
Alexandra D’Sa
Amazin LeThi
Chris Paouros
Dettie Gould
Eva Echo
Jayne Ozanne
Rose Frimpong & Nana Duncan
Whitney & Megan Bacon-Evans
Celebrity Ally of the Year:
Charli XCX
Jade Thirlwall
Jodie Comer
Jodie Whittaker
Lorraine Kelly
Naomi Campbell
Rachel Shelley
Suranne Jones
Young Entrepreneur of the Year:
Aisha Shaibu
Bunny McKensie Mack
Krystal Lake
Lexie Lenoir
Lily Waite
Maryann Wright
Ronnie-Martine Hall
SHERELLE
Community or Charity Project:
Bi Pride UK
Black Trans Alliance
elop
London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
MindOut
Opening Doors
The Outside Project
UK Black Pride.
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