You fought for this space that allowed me to flourish today, and I’m eternally grateful for that,” the model said in her acceptance speech.

Alex Consani’s trailblazing accomplishments, the organizers of the event took note of the “global impact” of a woman who has “dominated the industry” over the past year.

American model Alex Consani has become the first transgender woman to be named Model of the Year at the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards.