GQ Australia has celebrated the 16th GQ Men of the Year Awards in association with Defender. Fifteen awards were presented at a black-tie event at White Bay Power Station ahead of the special GQ Men of the Year collector’s edition being published in The Australian on Friday December 13.
The GQ Men of the Year Awards in association with Defender recognise and celebrate extraordinary individuals who have achieved success and continually raise the bar in their chosen field.
Supporting partners of the 2024 GQ Men of the Year Awards include Belvedere Vodka, Jean Paul Gaultier fragrance, Michael Hill, and W Sydney.
Some of Australia’s biggest stars walked the GQ red carpet in Sydney last night, including GQ Man of the Year Sam Worthington, recipient of the GQ Sporting Icon award Eddie Betts, GQ Designer of the Year Jeremy Hershan, GQ Actor of the Year Felix Mallard, Social Force Sam Elsom, Sportsperson of the Year Emma McKeon, International Musician of the Year Orville Peck and International Actor of the Year Cooper Koch plus the public voted award for Breakthrough Sportsperson of the Year Noemie Fox and International Sensation Gabbriette.
GQ Australia Editor-in-Chief Jake Millar said: “The GQ MOTY awards in association with Defender are always a really fun night out, though what I enjoy most is the opportunity it provides to showcase the sheer breadth of talent we have both here and around the world.
“Comedic duo Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald hosted the awards, as we recognised talent from across the worlds of sport, art, entertainment, fashion, music and more – a collection of outstanding individuals who have defined 2024.
“I’m thrilled to have Sam Worthington as this year’s GQ Man of the Year. He is not simply the most successful Aussie actor of all time, thanks to his starring role in the Avatar films, but he is also among our most prolific, appearing in nearly 70 features over the course of his career. This year alone he has released seven films, a remarkable output that demonstrates the range of his talent.
“He joins a collection of some of our favourite figures, from American actor Cooper Koch, to swimming superstar Emma McKeon, icon Eddie Betts, musician Nick Ward, designer Jeremy Hershan and actors Felix Mallard and Sam Corlett. They have all not only had a big year, but together they also represent the values at the heart of GQ today.
“A big congratulations to all of our winners, and huge thanks to our presenting partner Defender, as well as supporting partners Belvedere Vodka, Jean Paul Gaultier fragrance, Michael Hill, and W Sydney.”