INTRODUCING
Saluting the city’s pioneering talent
The London ICONS of the Year celebrates the rich talents and diversity of London - from the city’s biggest household names to its unsung heroes, the extraordinary people who help make London the greatest city in the world. The London ICONS of the Year is in association with SXSW London and Bauer Media and is supported by the Mayor of London’s Office.
A MESSAGE FROM LONDON’S MAYOR Sadiq khan
"London's greatness lies in its people. The London ICONS of the Year campaign shines a spotlight on those who shape our city into the vibrant, dynamic and remarkable city we are proud to call home.”
Sadiq Khan - Mayor of London
A select panel of leading industry figures voted for our winning Top 10 London Icons.
The judging criteria for our final winners is as follows:
One
Has the individual blazed a trail in their chosen sector and made an exceptional contribution to their industry?
Two
Has this individual made a positive impact on society at large and can be considered a positive London role model?
Our London Icons will be celebrated on billboards all over the city.
MEET OUR WINNERS
In Alphabetical Order
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP WINNER
CHRIS ANDERSON
TED CEO
SPORT WINNER
DINA ASHER-SMITH
OLYMPIC ATHLETE
FASHION WINNER
OZWALD BOATENG
FASHION DESIGNER
CHARITY & PUBLIC SERVICE WINNER
sabrina cohen-hatton
FIREFIGHTER
MUSIC WINNER
JACOB COLLIER
MUSICIAN
DESIGN WINNER
ES DEVLIN
ARTIST & STAGE DESIGNER
VISUAL ARTIST WINNER
Anahita Harding
VISUAL ARTIST
FILM & THEATRE WINNER
TOM HIDDLESTON
ACTOR
BUSINESS & TECNOLOGY WINNER
sir demis hassabis
TECHNOLOGIST & AI PIONEER
FOOD / F&B WINNER
ASMA KHAN
RESTAURATEUR
NOW CHOOSE YOUR FAVOURITE LONDONER OF THE YEAR!
VOTE ONE OF OUR WINNING ICONS TO BE YOUR FAVOURITE LONDONER OF THE YEAR.
HOW TO VOTE
Step One
Click on the Image of your overall favourite London Icon
Step two
Click on the Green Vote Now Button
The Mayor of London will reveal results at the inaugural SXSW London