Hollyoaks was the big winner at the Inside Soap Awards, taking home the best soap award for the first time.
The Channel 4 programme also triumphed in the acting categories, with Stephanie Davis taking best actress for her portrayal of Sinead Shelby and Adam Woodward, who plays Brody Hudson, winning best actor.
Taking to Instagram, Steph, 26, dedicated her award to her son Caben. She said: "THANKYOU TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR ME AND FOR HOLLYOAKS WINNING BEST SOAP!
"Massive thank you to my on screen partner @kylepryor and my amazing director @gsiougas couldn’t have done it without you!
"My BEAUTIFUL family. My best friend Laura and Amazing Boss Bryan!
"Caben......THIS IS FOR YOU."
Elsewhere, EastEnders sidestepped its reputation for doom and gloom as Danny Dyer picked up funniest male and Lorraine Stanley was named funniest female.
Australian favourite Neighbours scooped best daytime soap, and cast member Ryan Moloney took home best daytime star.
Coronation Street was also honoured with Carla's mental health episode winning best show-stopper and soap superstar going to Sally Dynevor.
Acting legend Maureen Lipman won the coveted best newcomer gong for her performance as Evelyn on the cobbles.
Iain's depression in Casualty won best drama storyline and Holby City's Rosie Marcel took home best drama star.
Lisa Dingle's departure gave Emmerdale a win for best exit and the soap also won best partnership for Dominic Brunt and Lucy Pargeter (Paddy Kirk and Chas Dingle).
Inside Soap editor Steven Murphy said: "It's been an amazing soap year, in fact, the awards have never been more keenly fought."
He added: "Looking down the winners list, the UK should be extremely proud of our soaps and our soap stars, as the breadth of talent among the winners is astonishing.
"We can't wait to celebrate all that is great about our wonderful soaps."
The awards, voted for by readers, were held at at London venue, Sway.
