Dame Denise Lewis dazzled as she attended the Powerlist Celebration Of Black Excellence Awards 2025 in London on Friday night.
The heptathlete, 52, cut an elegant figure in a blue dress as she arrived at the event, which took place at the luxurious Grosvenor Home Resort.
Her eye-catching dress featured an elegant square neckline and ruffles on the shoulders.
She accessorized it with a statement gold necklace, matching gold earrings, a silver watch and a small black back.
The beauty appeared in high spirits as she posed for photographs at the star-studded event.
Dame Denise Lewis, 52, dazzled as she attended the Powerlist Black Excellence Awards 2025 in London on Friday night.
The heptathlete looked elegant in a blue dress as she arrived at the event held at the luxurious Grosvenor Home Resort.
Denise was also joined by Dean Forbes, who has been named the most influential black person in the UK, replacing Edward Enninful in the top spot.
He cut an elegant figure in a classic black tuxedo, which he paired with a black bow tie and shiny black shoes.
On receiving the prestigious title, he said: “Being named number one on Powerlist is an incredible honour.
'My journey, from growing up in South East London to leading entero businesses, has shown me the power of resilience, the importance of community and seizing every opportunity.
“I hope my story can inspire other people from similar backgrounds to believe in their potential and work hard to achieve their dreams.”
He added: “My journey was shaped by those who believed in me and opened doors, and now I am determined to continue contributing.”
'I want to provide opportunities to young people who, like me, need that extra support to achieve their potential. “This mission is deeply personal to me.”
Dean's wife Danielle attended the spectacular event and stunned in a gorgeous floor-length black dress that featured an upper thigh slit and a small train.
Dean Forbes also joined Denise at the event.
Dean has been named the most influential black person in the UK, replacing Edward Enninful in the top spot.
Dean's wife Danielle attended the spectacular event and stunned in a gorgeous floor-length black dress that featured an upper thigh slit and a small train.
Denise and Sir Lenny Henry posed for photos together
The co-CEO of Forbes Household Group completed her look with black heels and accessorized with a silver watch over elbow-length black gloves.
Also attending the glitzy event in west London were Sir Lenny Henry, Baroness Valerie Amos, Rudolph Walker, Tim Campbell and his wife Jasmine.
The Powerlist Black Excellence Awards honor those in power of African, Afro-Caribbean and Black American descent in Britain.
The list was started in 2006 to showcase black role models to young people in sectors such as business, science, technology and the arts.
Newcomers added to Powerlist this year include the creator of Netflix's entero hit show Supacell, Andrew 'Rapman' Onwubolu and the star of hit crime drama Snowfall, Damson Idris.
Other champions included in the exclusive list include actor Idris Elba OBE, English television presenter and former football player Alex Scott MBE and rapper Stormzy.
Baroness Valerie Amos and Rudolph Walker attended the awards ceremony.
Tim Campbell and his wife Jasmine were also at the event.
The event comes after Denise wrote a heartbreaking tribute to One Path star Liam Payne following his tragic death at the age of 31.
The Olympic gold medalist star is married to Steve Finan, who was Liam's supervisor for several years, and is considered by some to be the former One Path star's “fairy godmother.”
Denise and Steve were by Liam's side through some of his most difficult times, including his fight with Cheryl, and he often stayed at their house as they struggled to keep him sober.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Denise shared a touching tribute to Liam with a collection of photos of the couple over the years and wrote that their 'dark storms' have now passed.
Denise thanked the late singer for “being so sweet” to her children and said he was “more loved than you could imagine.”
'Well. Here goes…' she wrote. 'I know it's current and that you won't come back. So here's to you, the existente you.
Denise wrote a heartbreaking tribute to Liam Payne after his tragic death at the age of 31, sharing a collection of snaps of their friendship on Instagram on Tuesday.
'Kind, funny, annoyingly silly but more talented than you knew, more loved than you could understand.
'The dark storms have passed and all that awaits you is sunshine. You deserve it.'
And he added: “Thank you for being so sweet with my children, the big child in you always knew what to say to make them laugh.” Rest well, darling… Wolvo and the world cry.'
In snaps shared by Denise, Liam was seen enjoying days playing golf with his family and attending birthday parties.
He was also seen in a photo with Denise's 22-year-old daughter Lauren as they posed with singer Rita Ora.
Liam fell from the third floor of a lodge in the Argentine caudal of Buenos Aires on Wednesday night, before doctors confirmed his death.
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