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.

Consani has become the first transgender woman to win the Fashion Awards’ Model of the Year, following a string of high-profile runway appearances for labels like Chanel, Stella McCartney and Victoria’s Secret.