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2018 Award Shortlist & Categories

There are 18 categories in total, recognising individuals and organisations across television, radio, newspaper, magazines, online publishing and mobile. Voting will open on Monday 7th May at 12:00 midday. You can vote in as many categories as you like. You can only vote for one person in each category. Please note that you can only enter the voting page once. So please vote in one, a few or all categories at the same time. Voting will close on Thursday 12th July 2018 at 23:59. Due to popular demand from nominees the closing date has been extended to Sunday 22nd July at 23:59.

The winners will be announced along with the highly commended as chosen by the judges at the awards ceremony on Friday 21st September 2018 in London​.
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Individual Recognition

Presenter of the Year

Someone who is currently presenting in British television, is recognised in one of our seven strands of diversity and who does not shy away from addressing topics around diversity and inclusion.
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Last year's winner - Reggie Yates
Last year's highly commended - Mary Portas
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Ade Adepitan
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​Alison Hammond 
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Judge Rinder
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June Sarpong
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Lorraine Kelly
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Dr Ranj Singh
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Sophie Morgan
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Victoria Derbyshire

TV Actor of the Year 

Presented for an outstanding performance which enshrines the values of equality, diversity and inclusion in UK media.
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Last year's winner - Russell Tovey 
Last year's highly commended - Liz Carr
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​Adrian Lester
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​Anna Friel
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​Bhavna Limbachia
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David Ames
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Michaela Coel
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Richard Blackwood
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Sally Lindsay 
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Thandie Newton​

Diversity Committee / Network of the Year ​
Due to popular demand we have added this category for 2018. Lets celebrate the amazing work diversity networks / committees do in media. 

Last year's winner - New category for 2018 
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​Channel 4 - 4Pride
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​Bloomberg  - Communities
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​Harper Collins - HC All
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Intermedia UK
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​​M&C Saatchi - Global Diversity Committee 
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MediaCom UK
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​Ofcom - Diversity Networks & Groups 
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​Viacom - Office of Global Inclusion

Diversity Champion of the Year 

Rewarding an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to diversity in UK media.

Last year's winner - Sara Geater
Last year's highly commended - Philip O'Ferrall
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​Angela Chan
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Belinda Asante
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​Cooper Hefner
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Donna Taberer
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Miranda Wayland
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Nick Coveney
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​Phyll Opoku-Gyimah
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Ravi Amaratunga Hitchcock

All 3 Media
Hero of the Year

Someone who has not shied away from confronting an issue and has stood up for what they believe in, in the name of equality and diversity.
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Last year's winner - Lily Allen 
Last year's highly commended - Sir Ian McKellen
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​Courtney Act
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​Daniel Newman
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​Katie Piper
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​Katie Price
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​Russell Tovey
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Ryan Atkin
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​Sadiq Khan
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Steph McGovern

The Economist
Journalist or Writer of the Year

Open to any journalist from the UK national print, broadcast or online media whose work consistently highlights issues surrounding equality, diversity and inclusion.
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Last year's winner - Matthew Cain
Last year's highly commended - Saira Khan
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Andrei Harmsworth​
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Ayshah Tull
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Claudia-Liza Armah
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Chris Godfrey
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Josh Parry
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Paul Brand
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Ronke Phillips
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Ryan John Butcher 
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​Saira Khan

London College of Communication
Rising Star of the Year

Available to anyone who is just starting out or is a career changer, moving into media later in their career. Someone who is making their mark in British media.
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Last year's winner - Victoria Broom
Last year's highly commended - Layton Williams
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Layton Williams
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Melanie Gayle ​​
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Mhairi Black
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Nathan Bryon
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Rachel Sweeney
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Rosie Jones
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Shehnaz Khan
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Tamal Ray ​​

Getty Images
Icon of the Year

This award is given to someone in the public eye who actively and positively promotes an equality, diversity and inclusion agenda. A role model.
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Last year's winner - MP Diane Abbott
Last year's highly commended - Gok Wan 
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​Beverley Knight 
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Ellie Simmonds
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Gok Wan
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Graham Norton
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Sir Ian Mckellen
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Kanya King
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Sir Lenny Henry
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Liz Carr

Inspirational Role Model of the Year

This award will celebrate someone in business who is contributing in some way to developing a culture that allows the most skilled and talented people to succeed, regardless of gender, race, physical abilities or sexual orientation.
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​New category. Not awarded in 2017.
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Dawn Airey
CEO Getty Images 

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David Lavin
​Strategic Planner Spark Impact

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Edward Enninful
​Editor in Chief Vogue

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Mark Runacus
Strategist and Planner DMA

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Matt Scarff
​Director of ITV Creative & ITV Experiences
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Oona King
​Director, Diversity Strategy Google

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Philip O'Ferrall - Executive Vice President, MD Viacom International Media Networks 
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Tunde Ogungbesan
​Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Succession BBC 
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Creative Recognition 

Media Moment of the Year

Highlighting a single moment which has been broadcast on national or local television in the UK, or via online streaming services, and which has delivered a genuine ‘water cooler’ moment.
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Last year's winner - India Willoughby (Loose Women)  
Last year's highly commended - Line of Duty (Roz Huntley interview)
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Cosmopolitan Magazine 
Laverne Cox 

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Doctor Who
Gay Companion
 

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Prince Harry & Meghan Markle
Engagement

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Olly Alexander
Growing Up Gay 
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Jake & Hannah
Wedding

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Star Trek Discovery
Gay Kiss 

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Strictly Come Dancing  Jonnie Peacock & Oti Mabuse 
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Will & Grace
The Return


Radio Programme / Podcast or Station of the Year

Rewarding a series or one-off UK national, local or internet radio broadcast, which depicts equality and diversity in a positive light, or a radio station whose output embraces diversity and inclusion.
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Last year's winner - Badass Women's Hour 
Last year's highly commended - Resonance FM 
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​Badass Women's Hour
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BBC Asian Network
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BBC Radio Manchester
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Emma Bunton
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​Gaydio
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Nick Grimshaw
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Pete Price Show
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Homo Sapiens by Will Young & Chris Sweeney

Marketing Campaign of the Year

Awarded for a UK advertising or marketing campaign on any platform which enshrines the values of equality and diversity.
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Last year's winner - Jabong - Be You by Harvey Bertram-Brown
Last year's highly commended - Maltesers - Dance Floor
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Amazon Music
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Lidl UK
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Match.com​
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McCain
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Nutmeg
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​Smirnoff 
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Starbucks
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Tesco

Boss Talent
TV Programme of the Year

Rewarding a series or one-off TV programme (available in the UK) which depicts equality and diversity in a positive light.
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Last year's winner - Gogglebox  
Last year's highly commended - The Last Leg
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​Benidorm 
​ITV
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Coronation Street
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Gogglebox
​Channel 4
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Great British Bake Off
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​Hollyoaks
​Channel 4
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Marcella
​ITV
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Strictly Come Dancing  BBC

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​Undateables
​Channel 4

Company and Organisation Recognition 

Media Organisation of the Year

Open to any UK based media organisation which demonstrates a stand-out commitment to diversity for the benefit of their employees and audience.
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Last year's winner - Simon Jones PR
Last year's highly commended - Creative Equals
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​Bloomberg
Carat Global
Curzon Cinemas
Murray Chalmers PR
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InterTalent Rights Group (formally Roar Global) 
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Pearl & Dean
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Telegraph Media Group
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Virgin Media

Broadcaster of the Year 

Awarded to a UK television or UK internet podcast broadcaster whose work consistently displays a true commitment to diversity.
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Last year's winner - BBC
Last year's highly commended - Channel 4
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​BBC
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Channel 4
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Channel 5
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Disney Channel 
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​ITV
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Netflix
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Sky
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UKTV

Production Company of the Year 

Open to any UK based production company which produces programmes that highlight issues and promote diversity and inclusion. 
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Last year's winner - Betty
Last year's highly commended - Maverick TV 
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Amazon Studios
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Black Dog Television
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ITV Studios
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Maverick TV
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Netflix
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The Rabbit Hole Group
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Raise The Roof
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Twenty Twenty

Publication of the Year

Available to any UK based publication local or national (digital or print) who has demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This can include books.
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New category. Not awarded in 2017.
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Gay Times​
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The Guardian
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Hearst
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Huffington Post​
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@indy100 from The Independent 
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Metro​
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The Voice ​

Special Recognition

Outstanding Contribution to British media 

A unique award given to a particular individual who has consistently shown a commitment to breaking down barriers in British media, for the benefit of minorities and of society as a whole. Nominations for this award are through our judging panel with our founders Colin Campbell-Austin and Linda Riley selecting the winner. 

Last year's winner - Liz Mackean
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