The eighth annual Stonewall Awards were held at the V&A last night recognising individuals and organisations who work tirelessly to improve the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Britain and around the world.  The winners were as follows:

Hero of the Year (supported by Gender Gap) – Lord Alli and the Russian LGBT Network

Broadcast of the Year – CBBC’s Marrying Mum & Dad

Entertainer of the Year – Antony Cotton (Coronation Street)

Journalist of the Year – Grace Dent (The Independent)

Politician of the Year – Baroness Stowell of Beeston

Publication of the Year – Metro

Sports Award of the Year (supported by Paddy Power) – Cardiff Lions

Writer of the Year – Damian Barr (Maggie and Me)

Community Group of the Year (supported by Square Peg Media and the Inclusive Foundation) – Quaker Lesbian & Gay Fellowship

Advert of the Year – Mamas & Papas

Bigot of the Year – Pat Robertson

Find out more about the evening here http://www.stonewall.org.uk/media/current_releases/9304.asp