when

7pm 5th September 2023

where

V&A, South Kensington,

Exhibition Road Entrance

dress code:

Formal yet Fabulous Attire

It means you’re not restricted to black tie, but you must be fabulous. It gives you more leeway than “formal” so you can dress up with no rules. A dressy dress, cocktail dress, full-length dress, anything that says you made an extra effort to dress up.

how to get there

Auction lots

Donated by Fidelis MGU

Madonna Tour – Box for 18

A corporate box for 18 people at the O2 arena for the sold-out Madonna Celebration Tour on Tuesday 17th October. The Celebration Tour: Madonna’s first retrospective tour, will highlight her more than four-decade-long recording career and will exclusively focus on her greatest hits. The box comes with two car parking spaces. This is an exclusive opportunity for what will be a fantastic tour

Limited edition portrait entitled “Blue Michael” by Kohlben Vodden

1 of only 3 exclusive limited edition Giclée prints of the artwork “Blue Michael”. Blue Michael tells the story of an unwinnable race that chases after two trophies: social achievement and self-actualization. This abstracted portrait employs symbolism and colour to convey its narrative. The artwork is signed by Kohlben Vodden (artist) and Michael Gunning (model), who own the only other two prints in the edition live with, making it a compelling story for a collector.

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Donated by Kohlben Vodden

England v Malta 2023 Wembley Stadium

Friday 17th November, 7:45 pm Kick Off  

Private Box Hospitality –

  • Premium Padded VIP seats directly in front of the box, 12-seater
  • Designated VIP entrance
  • Access to the box from 3 hours before concert & 1.5 hours after
  • 3-course food offering in the box
  • Beers, wines, and soft drinks are included in the price. Spirits can be ordered (and paid) on the day.
  • Hostess in attendance

Donated by

Tokio Marine HCC

A professional portrait photoshoot with Fiona Freund

Fiona is the creator of Mother Works, Corporate Queer and Fifty over Fifty. Fiona has shot for Vogue, the Guardian and Observer Magazine, as well as many more creative and corporate clients.

Enjoy a personalised and professionally guided photoshoot experience with Fiona who will bring out your best angles and expressions, ensuring every shot reflects your unique personality.

Donated by Fiona Freund

A pair of tickets for the V&A Chanel show – IN PROCESS

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Donated by the V&A

Royal Albert Hall tickets

A fantastic opportunity to see any upcoming show at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, for up to four people, for any show, subject to availability

Donated by MS Amlin

ITN News Experience

Witness the news as it happens with a behind-the-scenes tour and gallery viewing, to watch a live broadcast followed by a meet and greet with the newsreaders. Gain access to areas normally off-limits to the public and get up close with the newsroom, studios and production facilities.

Donated by DRM

Award ceremony

Best LGBTQ+ centric recruitment/talent strategy

  • Lloyd’s of London, LGBTQ+ Mentoring scheme
  • Many Pets, Cross-category approach to ERG
  • Zurich, LGBTQ+ Pay gap reporting

LGBTQ+ Outreach Award

  • Miller, support and involvement with DRM
  • TMK, support of Corporate Queer
  • WTW, Allyship training programme
  • North Standard, support of Queer Museum

Inspirational role model of the year

  • Andrew Taylor, Brit
  • Archer Ahern, Lockton
  •  Maurice Rose, MS Amlin

Outstanding LGBTQ+ ERG

  • AXA
  • Lockton
  • Pacific Life Re
  • MS Amlin

LGBTQ+ Event / Initiative of the Year

  • Fiona Freund, Corporate Queer
  • Hiscox, support of Queer Frontiers
  • Sompo, support of Link International

D&I Lead of the Year

  • Emma Francis, Ageas Insurance
  • Pritesh Modhavida, Howden
  • Wayne Page, Brit
  • Michaela Gibson, Pheonix
  • Chelsea Sprong, Beazley

Outstanding LGBTQ+ policies and practices

  • Aon
  • Emerald Life
  • Bupa
  • Yulife
  • Reassured
  • Aviva

LGBTQ+ Ally of the Year

  • Dominic Christian, Aon
  • Chris Mooren, iBott
  • Paul Jardine, Asta
  • Lois Ireson, Brit
  • Brittany Boykin, Brit

Lifetime achievement award

  • Lou Smith, WTW
  • John McNamara, Canada Life
  • David Hynam, LV
  • Ruth Hunt, ex Stonewall
  • Steve Wardlaw, Emerald Life
  • Nick Major, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance