Winnie Harlow named Breakthrough Model of the Year. She has seen her career go from strength to strength since bursting onto the scene on America’s Next Top Model in 2014.  And Winnie Harlow stormed the red carpet at the Daily Front Row’s 2018 Fashion Media Awards in New York on Thursday as she was named Breakthrough Model of the Year.

The 24-year-old was chosen to receive one of the evening’s most prestigious awards at the ceremony, which was held at the Park Hyatt, for all her achievements over the last 12 months.

Nicki Minaj presented the award to the catwalk beauty and the former ANTM contestant couldn’t contain her excitement.

She posted on Instagram: “”Wow … i can’t believe you did this. @NickiMinaj you came all the way to NYC to present me with BreakThrough Model of the Year award at @DailyFrontRow. The accomplishment in itself is breath taking to me! But to have someone I’ve looked up to for Soooo long and now call my friend present this iconic award to me.. I’m crying right now writing this. You know i love you. (sic)”

Winnie justified her position as one of the most sought-after models as she walked the runway at a NY Fashion Week event hours earlier.