Hamish and Andy named GQ magazine's Men of the Year for 2013
GQ magazine's newest Man of the Year has been named, beating nine other Aussie blokes to take out this year's coveted title. But who landed the gong?
HAMISH and Andy have been named as GQ Australia's Men of the Year for 2013.
The comedy duo was presented with the magazine's highest honour at the annual awards ceremony tonight, beating out big Aussie male personalities Mark Webber, Matt Le Nevez, Liam Hemsworth, Joel Edgerton, Guy Pearce, Baz Luhrmann, Adam Scott, and even Hugh Jackman.
"The first award we won together was the Barry McIver award," Andy said.
"My mum made it for us, at our first Melbourne Comedy Festival. The official one you can win is the Barry Award, named after Barry Humphries. That's for the best of the best. We were not the best of the best. So Mum went to the trophy shop and made us an award," Hamish joked.
GQ Australia editor Ceri David presented the award to the pair.
"The GQ Men of the Year Awards celebrate extraordinary men who embody what it is to be a true gentleman. Hamish and Andy have proven themselves to be smart, creative, tenacious and funny. They aren't afraid to take risks in order to make their mark and, most of all, they never forget to enjoy life. They embrace the spirit of the successful Australian man of today," she said.
Aussie model Jess Hart was announced as this year's GQ Woman of the Year.
"We were also delighted to announce our 2013 GQ Woman of the Year, model Jessica Hart, who has had her biggest year to date," David added.
"I feel humbled - it's so nice to be recognised at home," Hart, 27, said.
The GQ Men of the Year Awards celebrates the country's finest actors, comedians, sportsmen, artists, rock stars, fashion designers and creative visionaries recognising the diverse and inspirational talents amongst them and honouring their contribution to Australia's cultural landscape.
Last year's male and female winners were Chris Hemsworth and Bella Heathcote.
A throng of celebrities walked the black carpet for the glitzy event at the Ivy Ballroom in Sydney's CBD, including Curtis Stone, David Wenham, Jai Courtney, Jessica Hart, Jarrod Scott, the Stenmark twins, Cheyenne Tozzi, Gracie Otto, Ben Quilty, Nicole Trunfio, Olympic swimmer James Magnussen, Megan Washington, Jimmy Barnes, and Offspring's Matt Le Nevez.
OTHER AWARDS:
Icon of the Year - Russell Crowe
Man of Style - Jarrod Scott
Inspiration of the Year - James Magnussen
Breakthrough of the Year - Jai Courtney
Legend of the Year - Jimmy Barnes
Creative Force of the Year - Curtis Stone
TV Actor - Matt Le Nevez
Fashion Designer - Dion Lee
Band of the Year - The Rubens
Comedian of the Year - Dave Thornton
Artist of the Year - Ben Quilty
Chef of the Year - Colin Fassnidge
The Lifetime Entrepreneur award - Michael Gudinski
Social Force of the Year - the Movember Team
Men of Chivalry Award - Adam Goodes
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