Sir Lenny Henry and Chris McCausland win British Diversity Awards

Sir Lenny Henry has won a lifetime achievement award at a ceremony that celebrates diversity.

He was recognised for his work championing diversity across the UK's creative industries, the British Diversity Awards said.

Comedian Chris McCausland, who won Strictly Come Dancing in 2024 and is blind, was a joint winner of the media champion of the year.

Judges said he uses his fame to improve representation for disabled people across the media industry.

Sir Lenny co-founded Comic Relief which has helped raise more than £1 billion for charity.

He was also recongised for founding the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity and for his production company Esmerelda, which spotlights people who aren't represented enough in media.

Chris was the first blind contestant to take part in Strictly and wowed the nation with his dancing abilities.

He and his dancing partner Dianne Buswell lifted the glitterball trophy in 2024.

After winning Strictly he told Newsround he hoped his win showed people "more is possible than you might think".

The British Diversity Awards recognises people and groups and businesses making a difference across the UK.

Founder Linda Riley said: "This year's winners represent the very best of what can be achieved when passion meets purpose.

"At a time when the conversation around equality and inclusion has never been more important, these individuals and organisations are leading the way and inspiring real, lasting change."