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On Tuesday, the annual GQMen of the Year Awards in association with Hugo Boss took place to "honour the men and women who shape the world's cultural landscapes in sport, style, entertainment and more".
On the morning of the ceremony, British GQ revealed that Beckham was to receive the Editor's Special Award, which was presented to him by Dylan Jones, editor of the publication.
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg was named the first recipient of the Game Changer Of The Year award, who dedicated the recognition to "everyone whose school is striking for the climate".
See the full list of winners and presenters at the 2019 GQ Men of the Year Awards below:
GQ Men of the Year Awards 2019: Best-dressed stars
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Hugo Boss Most Stylish Man, presented by Rita Ora
Winner: Richard Madden
Beats by Dr. Dre Band, presented by Charli XCX
Winner: The 1975
Inspiration, presented by Gabby Logan
Winner: The England Women’s Football Team
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Lifetime Achievement, presented by Debbie Harry
Winner: Iggy Pop
Designer, presented by Naomi Campbell
Winner: Kim Jones
Actor, presented by Bernie Taupin
Winner: Taron Egerton
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Vero Breakthrough Music Act, presented by Sam Smith
Winner: Dave
Live Act, presented by Winnie Harlow
Winner: George Ezra
Maddox Gallery Artist, presented by Russell Tovey
Winner: Ai Weiwei
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(Getty Images)
Writer, presented by Sir Patrick Stewart
Winner: James Ellroy
Icon, presented by Sir Tom Jones
Winner: Kylie Minogue
Sportsmen, presented by Greg James
Winner: The England One-Day Cricket Team
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Actress, presented by Elle Fanning
Winner: Nicole Kidman
Hugo Boss Standout Performance, presented by Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Winner: Andrew Scott
Politician of the Year, presented by Susanna Reid
Winner: Rory Stewart
Game Changer, presented by Caitlin Moran
Winner: Greta Thunberg
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(Getty Images)
Haig Club Solo Artist, presented by Adwoa Aboah
Winner: Stormzy
Legend, presented by Stephen Fry
Winner: Ian McKellen
Editor’s Special, presented by Dylan Jones
Winner: David Beckham
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