Harry Styles and Lady Gaga are leading the shortlist for the Gay Times Advocate of 2018 prize.

The former One Direction star, 24, and the Poker Face hitmaker, 32, are among the names nominated for the award, which honours those who have spoken out in support of gay rights in the past 12 months.

The celebration will be held at Liverpool's Walker Art Gallery on November 8 and will celebrated those who have used their platforms to champion LGBTQ people and raise awareness of LGBTQ issues.

Nominated: Harry Styles, 24, leads the nominations for the Gay Times Honours which will take place on November 8 at Liverpool's Walker Art Gallery

During his California concert in July, Dunkirk star Harry said: 'We're all a little bit gay, aren't we?' in response to a fan who held up a sign saying that he is gay.

Lady Gaga - real name Stefani Germanotta - credited the gay community for her success and has always been outspoken about rights.

She said: 'I make a joke sometimes, behind every female icon is a gay man'.

Gaga later added: 'I really wouldn't be here without the gay community, what they have taught me about love and acceptance and bravery'.

Thankful: Lady Gaga, 32, is nominated for an honour at the Gay Time Awards; she has credited the gay community for her success in the past

Gaga and Harry will battle it out against Brockhampton, Cupcakke, The 1975 frontman Matty Healy for the honour.

British Vogue editor Edward Enninful, 46, has been shortlisted in the Entrepreneurship category, while Australian drag queen and personality Courtney Act, 36, has been nominated for the Media accolade.

Gay Times owner James Frost said: 'Everyone on the shortlist should be immensely proud of the positive impact they've had on the lives of LGBTQ people.

'The Gay Times Honours are unique because they recognise people and organisations from across public life who have blazed a trail for the LGBTQ community as well as the individuals and organisations who have worked hard to advance LGBTQ rights.

Looking good: Vogue UK editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, 46, is up for an award at November's Gay Times Honours

'We’re incredibly excited about the forthcoming ceremony and welcoming all of those on the shortlist to celebrate and reflect just how far we have come as a community.'

The winners will be recognised through specially commissioned paintings which will be displayed on the night.

The award ceremony will take place on November 8.