Anne-Marie, Jade Thirlwall and Daniel Radcliffe lead the superstar names shortlisted for the LGBT Awards 2025

The shortlist for the British LGBT Awards 2025 have been revealed with big stars such as Anne-Marie, Jade Thirlwall and Daniel Radcliffe all named as contenders.

The star-studded shortlist was released on Tuesday ahead of the annual ceremony which will take place on June 20 during Pride Month in London.

The awards, in association with NatWest and Tesco, celebrate leading LGBT+ activists, allies and celebrity figures who have worked to advance the rights of LGBT+ people during the past 12 months.

The event will also feature nominations for actor Harry Potter star Daniel and Little Mix singer Jade, who are both in the running for the Celebrity Ally Award.

Also nominated in the category is playwright Bonnie Greer, alongside actress Claire Sweeney and presenter Dermot O’Leary.

Singer Jessie Ware and musician-actor Jordan Stephens are also in the running, as well as voice actor Neil Newbon.

The shortlist for the British LGBT Awards 2025 have been revealed with big stars such as Anne-Marie named as contenders

Jade Thirlwall and Daniel Radcliffe are also up for awards

Rounding out the nominees are actor Nicholas Galitzine and Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman.

The award was previously won by actor David Tennant in 2024. 

Meanwhile, the Celebrity of the Year Award features a star-studded lineup, including singer Anne-Marie, activist Ali Bromley, reality star Bobby Norris, and singer-songwriter Cat Burns.

Also nominated are actress Emma D’Arcy, drag artist Iz Hesketh, former prison officer Jaxon Feely, actor Jonathan Bailey, performer Misia Butler, and Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa.

For the Public Figure Award, the competition is fierce with model and influencer Alex Consani, footballer and presenter Alex Scott, activist Dylan Mulvaney, and radio host James Barr all in the running.

Also going head-to-head is Olympic athlete Kelly Holmes, comedian Mae Martin, MP Nadia Whittome, writer and actor Richard Gadd, journalist Shivani Dave, and politician and performer Suzy Eddie Izzard.

Dermot O’Leary is up for the Celebrity Ally Award (pictured at the BAFTA Film Awards on February 16)

GK Barry is in the run for the Online Influencer Award (pictured on Lorraine February 14)

Actor Jonathan Bailey is up for the Celebrity of the Year Award (pictured at the press night of Richard II on February 18)

For the Online Influencer Award, nominees include Charley Marlowe, influencer duo Cole & Abbie, YouTuber Daniel Howell, and screenwriter Dustin Lance Black.

Also in the running are MAFS star Ella Morgan, social media icons GK Barry and Max Balegde, sex educator Ruby Rare, content creator Shaz, and TikTok personality They Them Ri.

For the Media Moment Award, the nominees are A Road Trip with Will and Harper (Netflix), Agatha All Along (Disney+), and Baby Reindeer (Netflix).

Bad Sisters Season 3 (Apple TV), Carter Shepherd (Hollyoaks on Channel 4), Elle (Yasmin Finney) from Heartstopper Season 3 (Netflix), and La Voix and father from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (BBC/Netflix), are also nominated.

Additionally, The Traitors and Leanne Quigley (BBC), Neil Newbon from Baldur’s Gate 3, Richard Coles, and GK Barry from I’m a Celeb (ITV) are up for the award.

Public voting is opening on February 20 and the winners will be revealed at a star-studded London ceremony.

Sarah Garrett MBE, Founder of the British LGBT Awards said: ‘It’s incredible to see such a strong and diverse shortlist this year. 

‘The British LGBT Awards continue to highlight those making real change, whether in entertainment, activism or business. 

‘These nominees represent the best of the best, and I’m looking forward to celebrating their contributions to LGBTQ+ equality in June.’