Award winners
After decades of supporting disabled children through her organisation the Touch Trust, Dilys Price OBE awarded the lifetime achiever award by Paralympic medallist Ade Adepitan.
A list of tremendous achievements were recognised by judges, including Dily's incredible feat of pioneering the first British Adapted Physical Education Course, and becoming the oldest female sky diver at 82 years of age.
Another highlight of the evening came when Stephen Sutton was honoured with a Special Recognition Award, which was collected by his older brother Chris Sutton. There was not a dry eye in the house as guests were reminded of Stephen's courageous efforts for raising over £4 million for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Last Leg' stars Adam Hills and Alex Brooker presented the positive role model award for disability to Sarah Chapman.
Named 2014's Disability Community Organisation of the year, Shabang! were hailed as 'a perfect example of a community organisation', whilst London Friend took the gong in the LGBT category.
With support from international Cheerleaders, the unique campaign Give 'em Hope were commended for uplifting thousands who feel marginalised, isolated or limited by labels.
'So You Wanna Be In TV' founder Rioch Edwards-Brown was applauded for improving the skills of disadvantaged and diverse youth to achieve a positive employment outcome within media.
The National Diversity Awards will be broadcast on the Community Channel later this year.
For a full list of winners please visit: http://www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/2014-winners/