The third annual Stonewall Awards, sponsored by Barclays was a wonderfully glittering occasion held on Thursday 6th November at London's Victoria and Albert Museum. The event of the lesbian and gay calendar injected a dash of vibrancy into an otherwise cold British evening.

Hosted by actor Richard Wilson the ceremony was attended by entertainers, writers, politicians, sports-people, community leaders and fabulous Stonewall supporters in their masses. The Awards celebrate those who have made a positive impact on the lives of gay, lesbian and bisexual people in Britain today.

The Stonewall Awards really do get bigger and better every year; a massive thank you to everyone that came along. We hope to see you again next year!

Stonewall Awards 2008 - The Winners

The winners were selected by our judging panel which included artist Maggi Hambling, Diane Abbott MP, Coronation Street star Antony Cotton and Dawn Airey, Chair of Channel Five.

Publication of the Year
Time Out

Politician of the Year
Lord Alli

Writer of the Year
Stella Duffy (The Room of Lost Things)

Entertainer of the Year
Sue Perkins (Maestro, The Supersizers Go…)

Sports Award
Stonewall Lions FC

Journalist of the Year
Miriam Stoppard (The Daily Mirror)

Broadcast/er of the Year
Sandi Toksvig (The News Quiz and Excess Baggage)

Bigot of the Year - chosen by Stonewall supporters
Iris Robinson MP

Community Group of the Year - chosen by Stonewall supporters
UK Lesbian and Gay Immigration Group

Hero of the Year - chosen by Stonewall supporters.
Rt Rev'd Gene Robinson

Photos courtesy of Matthew Brindle.