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The Independent UK
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Sabrina Barr

GQ Men of the Year Awards: Taron Egerton, Richard Madden and Stormzy win top prizes

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On Tuesday, the annual GQMen of the Year Awards in association with Hugo Boss took place to "honour the men and women who shape the world's cultural landscapes in sport, style, entertainment and more".

Hosted by actor and activist Michael Sheen, this year's event saw famous faces including Bodyguardstar Richard Madden, rapper Dave and former professional footballer David Beckham take home awards.

On the morning of the ceremony, British GQ revealed that Beckham was to receive the Editor's Special Award, which was presented to him by Dylan Jones, editor of the publication.

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg was named the first recipient of the Game Changer Of The Year award, who dedicated the recognition to "everyone whose school is striking for the climate".

See the full list of winners and presenters at the 2019 GQ Men of the Year Awards below:

Hugo Boss Most Stylish Man, presented by Rita Ora

Winner: Richard Madden

Beats by Dr. Dre Band, presented by Charli XCX

Winner: The 1975

Inspiration, presented by Gabby Logan

Winner: The England Women’s Football Team

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Lifetime Achievement, presented by Debbie Harry

Winner: Iggy Pop

Designer, presented by Naomi Campbell

Winner: Kim Jones

Actor, presented by Bernie Taupin

Winner: Taron Egerton

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Vero Breakthrough Music Act, presented by Sam Smith

Winner: Dave

Live Act, presented by Winnie Harlow

Winner: George Ezra

Maddox Gallery Artist, presented by Russell Tovey

Winner: Ai Weiwei

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Writer, presented by Sir Patrick Stewart

Winner: James Ellroy

Icon, presented by Sir Tom Jones

Winner: Kylie Minogue

Sportsmen, presented by Greg James

Winner: The England One-Day Cricket Team

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Actress, presented by Elle Fanning

Winner: Nicole Kidman

Hugo Boss Standout Performance, presented by Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Winner: Andrew Scott

Politician of the Year, presented by Susanna Reid

Winner: Rory Stewart

Game Changer, presented by Caitlin Moran

Winner: Greta Thunberg

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Haig Club Solo Artist, presented by Adwoa Aboah

Winner: Stormzy

Legend, presented by Stephen Fry

Winner: Ian McKellen

Editor’s Special, presented by Dylan Jones

Winner: David Beckham

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