The Broadcaster Award will celebrate the best media personalities or outlets that have worked to promote LGBTQ+ initiatives globally. It will acknowledge those who have gone the extra mile to push for inclusion and those who have contributed to the ongoing fight for equality.

The Brand of the Year accolade will be awarded to a company doing incredible work to support and promote LGBTQ+ equality both in the workplace and in society. This could include any-thing from sponsoring and championing events to promoting the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion, or using their platform to educate people about the importance of communi-ty-focused opportunities for LGBTQ+ individuals.

The Ally of the Year Award recognises a non-LGBTQ+ individual or organisation that has shown unwavering commitment and support to the LGBTQ+ community. Through either advocacy or action, they have made a meaningful impact in advancing the equality and visibility of LGBTQ+ people.

This award will be given to a deserving individual or group from the music industry who has elevated the LGBTQ+ community through their music. Through their creativity, the winner will have championed inclusivity and used their platform to inspire LGBTQ+ individuals on an international scale.

The Sports Hero of the Year will celebrate heroes who have achieved excellence on a global scale. This award is for LGBTQ+ superstars or sporting allies working hard to promote equality and inclusivity.

The Game Changer Award celebrates a person or organisation that has played a vital role in elevating LGBTQ+ opportunities. The recipient of this accolade will have delivered an outstanding contribution to inspiring others to live freely, promoting inclusion and inspiring equality.

This award will be presented to a community hero who has shown dedication and passion for improving LGBTQ+ visibility and opportunities, beyond their field. This is an accolade for an individual who consistently delivers excellence and makes truly outstanding contributions to LGBTQ+ life.

This award will honour an individual within the LGBTQ+ community who has set an incomparable standard of leadership, equality and authenticity. Through their ongoing actions and celebration of LGBTQ+ initiatives, the winner will have inspired others and uplifted the community.

The Rising Star Award will shine a light on the up-and-coming LGBTQ+ stars already making remarkable impressions on the community. The recipient will be an emerging talent already making waves with their creativity, activism and drive to make a lasting impact on the community and beyond.

This will be awarded to a deserving LGBTQ+ entrepreneur or business leader who has excelled in their field while still holding diversity and inclusion at the heart of their operations. This individual will have demonstrated an undeniable commitment to fostering an equitable workplace and community.

The Marketing Campaign of the Year Award will highlight the brands that have successfully demonstrated their commitment to LGBTQ+ life through innovative, impactful and creative marketing strategies.

The Business of the Year Award will highlight the great work of businesses of all sizes to deliver extraordinary support that promotes LGBTQ+ initiatives and demonstrates the importance of inclusivity to make society a more positive place for everybody.

This accolade will recognise a business or organisation which has given new support, or recently engaged in the positive promotion of celebrating LGBTQ+ successes. It will celebrate the organisation that is focused on bettering the opportunities and success of LGBTQ+ individuals and opportunities on all levels.

The Most Inclusive Employer Award honours an organisation that demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all employees. The winner of this award will have set a high standard for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and will acknowledge and celebrate the successes of its LGBTQ+ team members.

This accolade will be awarded to a brand, organisation, or charity that has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to CSR through community-focused initiatives that seek to better the lives and opportunities of people in communities across the country.

This award will celebrate a grassroots-level group or charity that has made a profound impact on the LGBTQ+ community. This accolade will be awarded to an organisation that has brought about meaningful change for LGBTQ+ people.

This accolade will be awarded to an individual or organisation that has made a lasting impression on LGBTQ+ life through their commitment to advancing the rights, visibility and wellbeing of the community.

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award will be given to an organisation that has gone above and beyond to promote the importance of inclusion and equality in society and has focused its efforts on playing its part in making a more diverse and wel-coming world for all.

Following public nominations, the winner of the Lifetime Achievement award will be decided by an LGBTQ+ expert judging panel.