David Beckham and Harry Styles lead British LGBT Awards 2018 shortlist

David Beckham and Harry Styles will go head-to-head at this year’s British LGBT Awards – which may see appearances from Caitlyn Jenner and Sir Elton John.

The A-listers are among a host of names shortlisted for the coveted Straight Ally of the Year gong ahead of the annual bash which recognises those who work to advance the rights of LGBT communities.

Other nominees include James Corden, Dawn French, Anna Friel and Ariana Grande among others.

Strictly Judge Craig Revel-Horwood, BBC chat show host Graham Norton and editor-in-chief of British Vogue, Edward Enninful are all up for Broadcaster/Journalist of the Year, while Rita Ora, Frank Ocean and Dua Lipa will battle it out among others for the Music Artist of the Year accolade.

Stand out moments including Australia legalising same-sex marriage, Will and Grace making a comeback, Moonlight winning an Academy Award and Star Trek Discovery featuring a same-sex couple are all up for the Media Moment of the Year gong.

The prestigious Celebrity of the Year trophy features a shortlist of worthy names including Cara Delevingne, Demi Lovato, Rylan Clark-Neal, Matt Lucas and Susan Calman.

Colton Haynes, Laverne Cox, Paul O’Grady, Sarah Paulson and Sean Hayes are also in the running.

Comedian Alan Carr, who hosted the event last year, said: “It is a fantastic event that does so much to celebrate people in the LGBT community who are making a real difference, as well highlighting the straight allies who give their much-needed support.

“It is always a glitzy and fabulous affair with some very special moments.”

Awards organisers are also in talks with Ricky Martin about attending the ceremony to receive an International icon award, while Caitlyn Jenner and Sir Elton John are rumoured to be among the VIPs down to attend.

A source told Standard Online: “We’re in talks with some pretty big names about this year’s ceremony including Ricky Martin who is being lined up for an International icon award. Caitlyn Jenner may also return this year.

“There is also a possibility that Elton John might attend - the awards organisers are particularly keen on recognising him given he has just announced his last tour.”

The 2018 NatWest British LGBT Awards will take place at London’s Marriott Grosvenor Square on Friday, May 11.

Full shortlist:

Celebrity Straight Ally

Anna Friel

Annie Lennox

Ariana Grande

David Beckham

Dawn French

Harry Styles

James Corden

John Bishop

Nick Jonas

Victoria Derbyshire

LGBT+ Celebrity

Cara Delevingne

Demi Lovato

Rylan Clark-Neal

Matt Lucas

Susan Calman

Colton Haynes

Laverne Cox

Paul O’Grady

Sarah Paulson

Sean Hayes

Broadcaster/ Journalist

Craig Revel-Horwood

Edward Enninful

Graham Norton

James Ingham

Janet Mock

Kate McKinnon

Mark Foster

Sandi Toksvig

Stephen Fry

Sue Perkins

Music Artist

Dua Lipa

Frank Ocean

Hayley Kiyoko

Jess Gylnne

Kehlani

P!nk

Pvris

Rita Ora

Tegan & Sara

Troye Sivan

Online Influencer

Connor Franta

Hannah Hart

Munroe Bergdorf

Natasha Negovanlis

Orion Carloto

Dr. Ranj Singh

Riyadh Khalaf

Stevie Boebi

Tommy Dorfman

Tyler Oakley

Media Moment

Australia says “yes”

Bill Potts joins Dr Who

Cyrus comes out on Andi Mack

In a Heartbeat animated short film

Justin Trudeau apologises to the LGBT+ community

Laverne Cox on Cosmopolitan magazine’s front cover

Moonlight wins an Oscar

Olly Alexander & the BBC: Growing Up Gay

Star Trek Discovery features a same-sex couple

Will & Grace makes comeback

Best Destination

Copenhagen – Denmark

Berlin – Germany

Buenos aires – Argentina

Gothenburg – Sweden

Madrid – Spain

Palm springs – USA

Reykjavik – Iceland

Taipei – Taiwan

Tel aviv – Israel

Tokyo – Japan

Charity or Community Initiative

Allout

Born This Way Foundation

Diversity Role Models

Gendered Intelligence

London Gaymers

Manchester Pride

Outdoor Lads

Outright International

Pride in London

Switchboard

Brand or Marketing Campaign

Amazon

Converse

M&Ms

McCain

Playboy

Qantas

Skittles

Smirnoff

Starbucks

YouTube

Corporate Straight Ally

Anna Cross – Barclays

Emma Carey – MSB

Jo Coughlan – MUFG

Laura Hinton – PWC

Mark Barnett – Mastercard

Peter Madden – Arcadis

Peter Markey – TSB

Simon Burton – House of Lords

Susan Allen – Santander

Warwick Matthews – Rolls-Royce

Diversity Champion

Andrew porter – Diageo

Carl Clarke – Vodafone

Claire Skinner – Mercer

David Levine – Disney

Joanna Walker – Virgin Money

Laura Hodgson – Norton Rose Fulbright

Paresh Ravat – BNP Paribas

Sandy Darcy – Thames Water

Steven Cox – Fujitsu

Theresa Farrenson – AON

LGBT+ Inspirational Leader

Antonia Belcher – MHBC Create

Ed Fairhurst – Shell

Emiro Mendoza – Carat

Emma Goodford – Knight Frank

Geoff Godwin – AIG

Jonathan Mcclelland – M&G Investments

Kelly Canterford – JLL

Luca Sale – Amazon

Narind Singh – Clifford Chance

Pips Bunce – Credit Suisse

LGBT+ Corporate Rising Star

Ben Cawley – Standard Chartered Bank

Chris Howard – Epam & Capgemini

Dunni Alao – Ministry of Defence

Emily Sendall – Deloitte

John Dickinson – Tesco

Jonathan Andrews – Reed Smith

Julia Atwater – ATOS

Leng Montgomery – Sainsbury’s

Melanie Jackson – National Grid

Ryan Bleach – Nomura

LGBT+ Network Group

Allianz insurance – allianz

Asda pride – asda

Breathe – kpmg

Glow – Dentons

Houseproud – Genesis Housing

Interenergy

Mpride – Metro Bank

Out@in – Linkedin

Parliout – Parliament

Spectrum – GSK

Employer or Company

Army

Channel 4

Deloitte

EY

HSBC UK

MI5

Pinsent Masons

Travelodge

Viacom

Visa

Outstanding Contribution to LGBT+ Life

Alice Wallace - Opening Doors London

Ethan Spibey - Freedom to Donate

John O’Doherty - Rainbow Project NI

Lewis Oakley - Bisexual activist

Linda Riley – Diva magazine

Paris Lees - Transgender activist, journalist

Phyll Opoku-Gyimah - UK Black Pride

Ruth Hunt - Stonewall

Steve Taylor - LGBTI activist, pride leader

Susie Green - Mermaids