A Worcestershire pop star has said it "means the world" after being honoured at the Gaydio Pride Awards 2024. 

Bewdley's own Becky Hill was named Music Artist of the Year at a glitzy ceremony recognising and celebrating the efforts made to better LGBTQ+ lives in the UK. 

Gaydio were proud to present the accolade to the BRIT award winner who has had great success since appearing on ITV's The Voice and is vocal about her mission to normalise queerness through her music. 

Kidderminster Shuttle: Carl Sukonik Carl Sukonik (Image: Carl Sukonik)

After winning the award, the singer-songwriter said: "Thank you so much to Gaydio for this beautiful award for Music Artist of the Year and for all the support over the years. 

"Ever since coming out as queer, I have tried to put queerness at the core of everything I do, touring with some incredible drag acts whilst putting the trans and drag community at the forefront of my live shows. 

"Support like this really means the world. Thank you so, so much for Artist of the Year."

Kidderminster Shuttle: Talia Mar performing at Gaydio Pride Awards Talia Mar performing at Gaydio Pride Awards (Image: Carl Sukonik)

A total of 14 awards were handed out at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate on Friday, February 16 with performances from BRIT Award nominee Jazzy, Caity Baser, Talia Mar, Tia Kofi and Ginger Johnson. 

The evening was hosted by Gaydio's breakfast show presenters, Paris and Dave, with the purple carpet seeing appearances from celeb guests including Rhian Sugden, Layton Williams, Andy Burnham, Paul Burrell, Dr Ranj Singh and Ella Morgan. 

Other winners included Strictly star and actor Layton Williams, who was awarded the Outstanding Entertainment Contribution Award and Bristol Pride which was named Pride Organisation of the Year. 

Kidderminster Shuttle: Layton Williams at Gaydio Pride Awards Layton Williams at Gaydio Pride Awards (Image: Carl Sukonik)

Gaydio Director, Ian Wallace, said: "Last night marked the Gaydio Pride Awards 2024 with Hilton, an evening dedicated to recognising and showcasing the incredible achievements of the LGBTQ+ community across the country. 

"We were thrilled to celebrate all of the amazing nominees and winners who have made a huge impact on LGBTQ+ lives throughout this year and beyond. 

"We can't wait to do it all over again next year." 

Kidderminster Shuttle: Andy Burnham at Gaydio Pride Awards Andy Burnham at Gaydio Pride Awards (Image: Carl Sukonik)

Full list of winners: 

  • Grassroots Pride of the Year with BRSK – Trans Pride Hastings
  • Charity of the Year – Opening Doors
  • Venue or Event of the Year with Avanti West Coast – Vanilla Manchester
  • LGBTQ+ Enterprise Award with Nissan – Pop’n’Olly
  • Pride Network of the Year with Pride 365– LGBTQ+ Network NHS Blood and Transplant
  • LGBTQ+ Influencer with Boohoo Group – Lucky Roy Singh
  • LGBTQ+ Sports Club or Team of the Year – Transmanian Devils
  • Pride Organisation of the Year with MSL Hire – Bristol Pride
  • LGBTQ+ Young Business Person of the Year with DPD – Emily Waldron
  • Volunteer of the Year with Birmingham Airport – Alice-Louise Wallace
  • Hilton LGBTQ+ Champion – Richard Finn (General Manager – Hilton Cambridge City Centre)
  • Music Artist of the Year with Schuh – Becky Hill
  • Outstanding Entertainment Contribution Award – Layton Williams
  • Lifetime Achievement Award with Circle Health – Lady Phyll, CEO of UK Black Pride

For more information visit www.gaydioprideawards.co.uk and keep an eye on social platforms @gaydio for upcoming announcements.