GLAAD Media Award

GLAAD Media Award
Current: 35th GLAAD Media Awards
Awarded forOutstanding representations of the LGBTQ community in media
CountryUnited States
Presented byGLAAD
First awarded1990
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The GLAAD Media Award is a US accolade bestowed by GLAAD to recognize and honor various branches of the media for their outstanding representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ) community and the issues that affect their lives.[1] In addition to film and television, the Awards also recognize achievements in other branches of the media and arts, including theatre, music, journalism and advertising.[2]

Honorees are selected by a process involving over 700 GLAAD Media Award voters and volunteers and are evaluated using four criteria: "Fair, Accurate and Inclusive Representations" of the LGBT community, "Boldness and Originality" of the project, significant "Cultural Impact" on mainstream culture, and "Overall Quality" of the project. Results are then certified by a "Review Panel" who determine the final list of recipients based on voting results and their own "expert opinions".[3][4]

The 1st GLAAD Media Awards ceremony honoring the 1989 season was held in 1990, and recognized 34 nominees in 7 competitive categories.[5]

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  2. ^ "GLAAD Media Award – Categories". GLAAD.org. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
  3. ^ "GLAAD Media Award – Selections". GLAAD.org. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  4. ^ "GLAAD Media Award – FAQs". GLAAD.org. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  5. ^ "GLAAD Media Award – Press". GLAAD.org. Archived from the original on August 7, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2011.