The Visionary Honours
Awarded forSocial Impact in culture, media & entertainment
CountryUnited Kingdom
Presented byVisionary Arts Foundation
First awarded2019
Websitewww.visionaryarts.org.uk

The Visionary Honours is an annual British award show that celebrates culture, media and entertainment that has inspired social change or debate.[1]

History

The award show is produced by the VISIONARY Arts Foundation, which was founded by Adrian Grant,[2] to support young adults using artistic platforms such as music, film, theatre, literature and digital media as the sound board for discussion and raising awareness across social issues from better inclusion, diversity, equality and mental health, to climate crisis and anti-social behaviour.

Recipients

2019

The inaugural VISIONARY Honours were held on 8 February 2019, at the home of BAFTA 195 Piccadilly in London and hosted by Lenny Henry. The show included a live performance from Professor Green and Rag'n'Bone Man.

2020

The 2020 award ceremony was originally scheduled to be held at the Ham Yard Hotel in London on 18 March 2020, but had to be postponed due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. They were eventually held as an online virtual ceremony on 6 May 2020 and presented by Scarlette Douglas.

References

  1. London, My (12 February 2019). "'Why everyone needs to stop talking about the BAFTAs right now'". MyLondon.
  2. Stewart, Greg (26 January 2020). "Interview: Creator of Thriller Live! Adrian Grant on Visionary Honours 2020". TheatreWeekly.com.
  3. Seddon, Dan (9 February 2019). "Doctor Who wins special award for Rosa Parks episode". Digital Spy.
  4. Giorgetti, Sandra (10 February 2019). "Theatre news: Hamilton takes Visionary Honours". British Theatre Guide.
  5. "Dave, Nelson among Visionary Honours awards winners". RTÉ TEN. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  6. Rabinowitz, Chloe (6 May 2020). "SIX Wins Play/Musical of the Year at 2020 Visionary Honours". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  7. "Dave and Jesy Nelson among winners at Visionary Honours social impact awards". The Irish News. 6 May 2020.
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