Melanie C was recognised for her unwavering support of the LGBTQ+ community as she took home the British LGBT Award for Celebrity Ally.
The Spice Girls singer was honoured at the ceremony on Thursday, August 27, which recognises those who positively represent the LGBTQ+ community in the public eye.
Demi Lovato, who came out as non-binary this year, took home the Celebrity of the Year award, cementing her status as one of the most prominent queer celebrities today.
She'll be dancing home tonight with an award in her hand… @MelanieCmusic is the winner of the 2021 👑 Celebrity Ally 👑 category this year at the #BritishLGBTAwards pic.twitter.com/zmiKp64Djv
— British LGBT Awards (@BritLGBTAwards) August 27, 2021
Russell T Davies’ Channel 4 drama ‘It’s a Sin’, starring Olly Alexander, won the Media Moment award, while Nicola Adams took the Role Model accolade after being part of the first-ever same-sex pairing on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
Singer and ‘The Voice UK’ coach Anne-Marie won the MTV Music Artist Award.
Comedian Tom Allen took home the Broadcaster of the Year award, while ‘This Morning’ host Phillip Schofield was given a Special Recognition after coming out as gay.
Meanwhile, Hilary Clinton was named as Global Ally of the Year for her work supporting the LGBTQ+ community worldwide.
