Gary Barlow has been honoured with the Music Industry Trust award for his charity work and contribution to music.
The 41-year-old singer became the 21st recipient of the prestigious award at a star-studded bash in London last night (Nov5).
Speaking at the ceremony he revealed how special he felt receiving the award. He said: “I've been doing this for 22 years now, and the one thing that's more apparent to me than ever before is how much I love performing. To be able to do it, I feel really lucky, I never want to turn my back on it.
"It's so special when you get something like this, because it's recognised within the industry. I'm a lover of this industry, I'd do anything to protect it, and when you're given something from that industry, I'm honoured.''
The X Factor judge was joined at the charity gala by a string of his celebrity pals including his proud Take That bandmates Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Howard Donald, who performed at the event.
Other guests included Elton John, who presented Gary with his award, and his fellow X Factor judges Nicole Scherzinger, Tulisa and Louis Walsh.
Robbie Williams, Dermot O'Leary, Mark Ronson, Taio Cruz, Kimberley Walsh and Alesha Dixon were also in attendance.
