 , and Ncuti Gatwa were front runners on the list of nominees set to take over the Ethnicity Awards in November. The Formula 1 racing champion, 38, joined Eurovision star and singer Mae, 25, and Doctor Who's Ncuti, 30, as leading personalities on the event's shortlist that was released today. TV presenters Rochelle Humes and Gok Wan and Liverpool FC and England star Trent Alexander-Arnold were also mentioned ahead of the ceremony that was set up to celebrate the most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in the UK. Hosted in collaboration with HSBC UK, the annual extravaganza called out personalities they felt deserved accolades in acknowledgement of their achievements and work to promote diversity and inclusion. Lewis spoke out earlier this year about the 'traumatising' racism he suffered in school from the age of six and was nominated for his unparalleled career in motorsport and unwavering philanthropic efforts. At the time of his nomination, it was estimated the sports star had donated more than £20 million to charitable causes the previous year. The driver was praised for his charity work (Picture: Getty Images) Mae stood up against antisemitism in the music industry (Picture: Getty Images) British Eurovision entry Mae earned herself a spot on the music artist category shortlist after responding to antisemitism in her industry. She previously posted on Instagram: 'To all my Jewish friends and followers, I love you. There is no place for antisemitism in this world. I'm very proud of my Jewish roots and so should you [be].' Also visible on the shortlist was Disney's The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey, a film that was pitched against Queen Charlotte, The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan and Ncuti Gatwa as Doctor Who for the media impact or progress moment award. Ncuti's take on the Doctor was recognised by the awards (Picture: PA) Ahead of the exciting evening, the award show's f){kind=link}
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Lewis Hamilton, Mae Muller and Ncuti Gatwa were front runners on the list of nominees set to take over the Ethnicity Awards in November.
The Formula 1 racing champion, 38, joined Eurovision star and singer Mae, 25, and Doctor Who’s Ncuti, 30, as leading personalities on the event’s shortlist that was released today.
TV presenters Rochelle Humes and Gok Wan and Liverpool FC and England star Trent Alexander-Arnold were also mentioned ahead of the ceremony that was set up to celebrate the most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in the UK.
Hosted in collaboration with HSBC UK, the annual extravaganza called out personalities they felt deserved accolades in acknowledgement of their achievements and work to promote diversity and inclusion.