Westlife’s Mark Feehily and Little Combine star Leigh-Anne Pinnock had been among the many winners on the British Range Awards for his or her work championing equality.
The ceremony on the Grand Connaught Rooms in London was hosted by broadcaster and former Free Lady panellist June Sarpong.
41-year-old singer Feehily, who campaigns for surrogacy rights for LGBT+ households, collected the World Recognition Award For Range.
The Westlife star, who achieved 14 primary singles with the group, mentioned it was an “unbelievable honour” and “probably the most significant award I’ve collected in my profession”.
“I imply, I’ve gained awards for my music and awards with Westlife, however that is one thing very particular.
“I’m proud and I hope it goes a way in the direction of highlighting the problems nonetheless confronted by LGBT+ households who wish to begin households of their very own.
“There’s nonetheless lots to do and our work is not going to cease till we’ve achieved full equality.”
Chart-topping singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock was recognised for her BBC Three documentary Race, Pop And Energy, which detailed her experiences as a black girl within the music business.
The 30-year-old pop star was introduced with the Media Champion In The Public Eye award for her campaigning work towards racism.
Former footballer and sports activities pundit Jamie Carragher (44) picked up the identical award for his work with social mobility charity Soccer For Change, geared toward serving to deprived younger individuals.
British Range Awards founder Linda Riley mentioned the gongs “shine a light-weight” on individuals who “assist to make the world a greater place” throughout all strands of variety.
