The 36th GLAAD Media Awards took place recently in Los Angeles, recognizing outstanding contributions to LGBTQ representation in media over the previous year. This year’s event, hosted by Michael Urie, will be available for streaming on Hulu starting April 12.

Awards Highlights

Among the many honorees, notable winners included:

• Outstanding Comedy Series: Hacks (Max)
• Outstanding Drama Series: 9-1-1: Lone Star (Fox)
• Outstanding New Series: Agatha All Along (Disney+)
• Outstanding Film – Streaming or TV: The Groomsmen: Second Chances (Hallmark)
• Outstanding Music Artist: Doechii for “Alligator Bites Never Heal” (Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol Records)
• Outstanding Podcast: Baby, This is Keke Palmer (Wondery)
• Outstanding Documentary: Will & Harper (Netflix)

Special Awards

Cynthia Erivo was honored with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award in recognition of her efforts to combat homophobia. Additionally, Q.Digital received the Barbara Gittings Award for Excellence in LGBTQ Media. Other noteworthy recognitions included Special Recognition Awards for:

• DRAG: The Musical
• La Verdrag (Canal Once)
• OUTLOUD
• Red Ink: A Tribute to Cecilia Gentili
• The Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center
• The Q Agenda (LatiNation)
• WNBA 2024 Champions: The New York Liberty

Complete List of Winners

Television Awards

Television categories acknowledged a diverse array of programming:

• Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
• Outstanding Reality Program: The Real Housewives of New York City (Bravo)
• Outstanding Reality Program – Competition: RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV)

Film and Theatrical Awards

The film categories featured:

• Outstanding Film – Wide Theatrical Release: My Old Ass (Amazon MGM Studios)
• Outstanding Film – Limited Theatrical Release: Crossing (MUBI)

Children’s Programming

Children’s programming categories included:

• Outstanding Children’s Programming: The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish (Nickelodeon)
• Outstanding Kids & Family Programming or Film – Live Action: Heartstopper (Netflix)
• Outstanding Kids & Family Programming or Film – Animated: Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (Netflix)

Journalism Awards

In journalism, the awards recognized:

• Outstanding TV Journalism Segment: ‘Big Gay Football’ CBS Sports (CBS)
• Outstanding Online Journalism Article: ‘Friends Remember Nex Benedict’ by Jo Yurcaba (NBCNews.com)

Spanish-Language Categories

Spanish-language media also received recognition, with winners including:

• Serie de televisión con guión sobresaliente: El secreto del río (Netflix)
• Periodismo televisivo sobresaliente: ‘Más Allá de los Pronombres’ (Telemundo Colorado)

Conclusion

The GLAAD Media Awards shine a light on the significant strides being made in LGBTQ representation across various media platforms. As showcased by the diverse range of nominees and winners, the importance of inclusivity remains paramount in storytelling.