Liverpool’s leading hotel developer and operator, Signature Living, has today announced it is sponsoring the upcoming RBS British LGBT Awards.

The Liverpool-based firm, which last month agreed a plan to save Cardiff’s Coal Exchange, is partnering with the awards show as part of its commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.

The British LGBT Awards, which take place on Friday 13 May at London’s Grand Connaught Rooms, is dubbed Britain’s ‘gay Oscars’. Voted for by the public and a high-profile judging panel, the event recognises the people and organisations the gay community has a great affection for.

A string of gay celebrities and straight allies will be in attendance on the night which sees award nominations for scouse stars including Paul O’Grady, Hollyoaks’ Kieron Richardson and James Sutton, as well as fashion designers Philip and Tony Armstrong.  A series of accolades for LGBT charities, organisations and business leaders will also be awarded.

Meanwhile a number of the Signature Living team will be present at the glitzy awards bash.

Commenting on the partnership, Signature Living co-founder Lawrence Kenwright said:

“I am delighted that Signature Living has teamed up with the British LGBT Awards. As a company, we recognise that having the best pool of talent requires us to be committed to equality and divsersity and this awards event helps us highlight our efforts. There are some fantastic names in business who are up for awards – it is set to be a great night.”

For more information, please visit: www.britishlgbtawards.co.uk