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London took centre stage at this year’s Gaydio Pride Awards, with four local winners honoured amongst a star-studded lineup who attended the awards. The ceremony, which returned on Friday, 14th March, recognised the individuals, organisations, and initiatives driving real change for the LGBTQ+ community across the UK.
London-based winners included:
🏳️🌈 UK Black Pride – Event of the Year, celebrating its role in championing LGBTQ+ people of colour and creating a vibrant, inclusive space.
🏳️🌈 The Weekending – Enterprise Award, recognising its impact in redefining inclusivity and connection in wellness spaces.
🏳️🌈 London Titans FC – Sports Team of the Year, for promoting inclusivity in football and advocating for trans rights.
🏳️🌈 Simon Jones – Outstanding Entertainment Contribution, for championing queer talent and amplifying LGBTQ+ voices in mainstream media.
The night also saw performances from Tulisa, Katy B, and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star La Voix, plus appearances from The Traitors Series 3 – Minah, Leanne & Anna – and TV personality David Potts, MAFS star Ella Morgan and Big Brother winner Ali Bromley.
For more details, check out the full press release below and access hi-res images here. This folder will be updated with quotes & images from Winners throughout the night; ready to be built into any planned coverage.
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Under Embargo Until 11:30PM on Friday 14th March
LONDON TRAILBLAZERS HONOURED AT GAYDIO PRIDE AWARDS
Four London-based winners were honoured, amongst star-studded guests and dazzling performances at this year’s Gaydio Pride Awards.
On Friday, 14th March, the Gaydio Pride Awards 2025 returned to Manchester, recognising individuals, organisations, and initiatives making a meaningful difference to LGBTQ+ lives across the UK. Hosted at Manchester’s iconic Hilton Hotel, the ceremony brought together nominees, industry figures, and celebrity guests for an evening of celebration and star-studded performances.
13 awards were presented throughout the night, with performances from Tulisa, marking her first live appearance since coming out as Demisexual on I’m A Celebrity; alongside DearALICE, the BBC One-formed K-pop boyband; MOBO nominee Katy B; and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star La Voix.
The purple carpet welcomed a number of famous faces joining the celebrations, including cast members from The Traitors Series 3 – Minah, Leanne & Anna – and TV personality David Potts, MAFS star Ella Morgan and Big Brother winner Ali Bromley, who joined attendees in celebrating the achievements of those working to support and uplift the LGBTQ+ community.
From grassroots activism to major cultural contributions, this year’s winners reflected the passion and dedication driving progress for the LGBTQ+ community across the UK.
A total of four London-based individuals, charities, events and organisations took home awards during the glitzy ceremony:
Event of the Year was awarded to UK Black Pride, recognising its continued efforts to celebrate LGBTQ+ people of colour and create a vibrant, inclusive space through music, culture, and advocacy.
The Enterprise Award went to The Weekending, an LGBTQ+-founded fitness community redefining inclusivity and connection in wellness spaces, making fitness more accessible and welcoming for all.
London Titans FC was named Sports Team of the Year, celebrating its work in promoting inclusivity in football and its advocacy for trans rights, including a powerful presence at Pride in London 2024.
Additionally, the award for Outstanding Entertainment Contribution was presented to London-based Simon Jones, recognising their dedication to championing queer talent and ensuring LGBTQ+ artists are heard in mainstream media.
Gaydio were also proud to present Music Artist of the Year to Grammy Award Winner Chappell Roan for their unapologetic embrace of LGBTQ+ identity and dedication to platforming local drag talent throughout her meteoric rise to fame.
Additionally, the award for Outstanding Entertainment Contribution was presented to Simon Jones for their work in championing queer talent and ensuring LGBTQ+ artists are heard in mainstream media. The coveted Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Lisa Power MBE for their pioneering activism, from co-founding Stonewall UK to shaping policies that have strengthened LGBTQ+ rights. Plus, the newly created Gaydio Icon Award was presented to Russell T Davies for his groundbreaking storytelling, which has given visibility to LGBTQ+ lives and inspired future generations of queer creatives.
Gaydio co-Director and founder, Ian Wallace, “Celebrating the third year of the Gaydio Pride Awards has been truly special. Each year, the event continues to grow in both size and impact, and this year was no exception. It’s been an honour to celebrate the amazing work of those shaping a better future for the LGBTQ+ community across the UK. We’re incredibly proud to be shining a light on those who make such a difference and we can’t wait to do it all over again next year!”
For more information on this year’s Gaydio Pride Awards head to gaydioprideawards.co.uk and keep an eye on social platforms @gaydio for more exciting announcements for next year’s event.
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Gaydio Pride Awards 2025 Winners:
Venue of the Year supported by Skopes Menswear
New York New York Manchester
Event of the Year supported by Hayu
UK Black Pride
Enterprise Award supported by Post Office
The Weekending
Pride Network of the Year supported by Cadent
Manchester Uni NHS Foundation Trust LGBTQ+ Network
Volunteer of the Year supported by Explore!
Rob Wilson
Charity of the Year supported by Clear Channel
AKT
Influencer of the Year supported by Kayak
Logan Brown
Sports Team of the Year
London Titans
Pride Organisation of the Year supported by Sainsbury’s
Manchester Pride
Music Artist of the Year supported by Schuh*
Chappell Roan
Outstanding Entertainment Contribution supported by Stanley*
Simon Jones PR
Lifetime Achievement supported by Aer Lingus
Lisa Power MBE
Gaydio Icon Award
Russell T Davies
Notes to editor
*The Music Artist of the Year award, Lifetime Achievement and Outstanding Entertainment Contribution are decided by Gaydio and the community panel
About Gaydio
Gaydio is the UK’s LGBTQ+ station, home of Gaydio Breakfast with Paris and Dave. We aspire to be the leading LGBTQ+ media, entertainment and educational Platform. We are dedicated to, Championing our culture, amplifying voices and connecting our community.
Broadcasting on 88.4FM in Manchester, 97.8FM in Brighton and on DAB across Greater London, Manchester, Brighton, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Liverpool, Bristol, Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Portsmouth. Listeners can also tune in via the Gaydio website and mobile app or through a smart speaker, just say “play Gaydio”.
The station was first aired in Manchester in 2006, evolving to a national brand with the acquisition of the London-focussed GaydarRadio in January 2013. Alongside its head office in Manchester, Gaydio continues to grow operations in the South following the 2018 launch of a sister FM service complimenting existing DAB coverage in Brighton.
The Gaydio Pride Awards 2025 are produced by Gaydio, alongside AV Partner Sterling Event Group
Founded in 1999, Sterling Event Group has grown to become one of the UK’s leading technical event production and hire companies. Combining creative vision with cutting-edge technology, they deliver exceptional experiences across corporate, private, public, sports, and live music events. Specialising in full-service production and venue support, Sterling provides technical support for events of all scales and complexities. Their extensive inventory of high-quality equipment is also available for dry hire, making them an essential partner for event organisers and production companies alike.
