3amCelebrity NewsBoy GeorgeBritish LBGT Awards: everything you need to know as legends honoured in huge ceremonyThe British LGBT Awards are back and huge legends from the showbiz world are set to be honoured at a prestigious ceremony that all kicks off on Thursday evening in London18:57, 26 May 2026TV favourite Rylan Clark received an LGBT Award in 2024, and now the ceremony is back(Image: Getty Images)Everything you need to know about the British LBGT Awards:This year’s ceremony promises to be a true high-fashion affair, with legendary designer Jean Paul Gaultier and celebrated royal milliner Stephen Jones among the prestigious names expected to attend. Adding to the evening’s style credentials, Boy George is set to wear a bespoke hat created by Jones.Beyond the red carpet glamour, guests can also expect an emotional and historic moment during the presentation of a very special Lifetime Achievement Award, which has been attributed to a leading international figure whose impact has resonated far beyond the LGBTQ+ community.The British LGBT Awards is set to deliver plenty of laughter and sharp wit courtesy of headline presenter Ruby Wax OBE. Ruby’s trademark dark humour and candid observations are expected to bring energy and warmth to the ceremony - so guests need to be on the lookout.Once the awards have been handed out, the celebrations certainly won’t stop there. Attendees can look forward to a lively afterparty complete with an electrifying DJ set, late-night dancing and an atmosphere befitting one of the biggest nights in the LGBTQ+ calendar. With celebrities, campaigners and creatives all under one roof, the afterparty is expected to be every bit as vibrant and memorable as the ceremony itself.READ THE FULL STORY: TV legend to receive special honour at the British LGBT Awards‌