Panti Bliss honoured with special award in London

And received a glowing reception from the crowd.

Panti Bliss - or also known as Rory O’Neill - was celebrated last night at the 2014 Attitude Awards in London for her anti-homophobia activism during #Pantigate.

And the Editor’s Special Award goes to  - Panti Bliss! #AttitudeAwards14 pic.twitter.com/FeFZiI418O

— DawBell (@DawBell) October 13, 2014

The drag performer received not one but two standing ovations from the room for her acceptance speech and deemed an inspiration by several celebrities in attendance.

Not one but TWO standing ovations for @PantiBliss acceptance speech. Very proud #attitudeawards14 @AttitudeMag pic.twitter.com/WaR9fTTSMB

— Darren Kennedy (@Darrenken) October 13, 2014

Great night at @AttitudeMag . Fun, moving, naughty. @PantiBliss 's courage inspires a new word: #Humbledrag

— Mark Gatiss 💙 (@Markgatiss) October 14, 2014

The @AttitudeMag awards last night were stupendous. My own personal wow of the night? Meeting @PantiBliss -an true inspiration!

— Dr Christian Jessen (@DoctorChristian) October 14, 2014

Graham Norton and Jonathan Ross - who both are supporters of her campaign - celebrated her win with her in which she tweeted photos.

@PantiBliss great to meet you. Best speech if the night! X

— Jonathan Ross (@wossy) October 14, 2014

We loved her Twitter coverage of the event as she rubbed shoulders with Naomi Campbell and Paloma Faith. She even show us her special guest dinner companion.

“You can take the girl out of Dublin … “

Congratulations Panti

In case your confused, here’s the speech that began the imfamous #Pantigate.