Amazing people who help create and celebrate diversity in Britain were honoured at a stunning event at Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral.
Celebrities, role models and community organisations attended the Anglican Cathedral to celebrate the official 10 year anniversary of the awards event.
This year there were over 52,000 nominations for the awards with categories including Positive Role Model, Diverse Company and Lifetime Achiever.
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The prestigious ceremony was hosted by comic actress and writer Sally Phillips and included a headline set from nineties music icon Heather Small, as well as appearances from footballing legend John Barnes and one of the country's favourite TV chefs, Ainsley Harriott.
Katie Price arrived at the awards ceremony with her son, Harvey, and partner, Carl Woods.
The model was pictured on the red carpet with bandages on her head following her latest cosmetic procedures.
Other guests included Love Island Villa finalists Faye Winter and Teddy Soares, along with Hugo Hammond and Aaron Francis.
Aaron, who came as Hugo's plus one, said: "He was the first openly physically disabled contestant on Love Island. When he asked me to come I was really honoured.
"I've never been [to The National Diversity Awards] before and the opportunity to come is unbelievable."
The Love Island star said he was looking forward to seeing Hugo presenting an award on stage and seeing 'everyone that has done great things'.
When questioned if he thought there should be more representation on Love Island, he said: "I think so, yeah, because I think it makes more physically disabled people feel a lot more comfortable."
Other special guests including DJ Rickie Haywood-Williams and actor Richard Blackwood.
Closer to home, Scouse sensations Christine McGuinness arrived wearing a beautiful dress with a thigh-high side split.
The model recently revealed she has autism in her new book 'A Beautiful Nightmare'
Philip Olivier and Jennifer Ellison also took centre stage at the Liverpool venue to show their support alongside the cast of Hollyoaks, Coronation Street and Emmerdale.
Activist Katie Piper, Emmerdale star Ash Palmisciano and Paralympic Gold Medallist Danny Crates were on this year’s judging panel, dedicating their time to help choose the highly anticipated shortlist.
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