GLAAD Media Awards

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The GLAAD Media Awards were created in 1990 by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation to recognize and honor the mainstream media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the LGBT community and the issues that affect their lives.

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[edit] Davidson/Valentini Award

The Davidson/Valentini Award is presented annually at the GLAAD Media Awards. It is named in memory of Craig Davidson, GLAAD's first executive director, and his partner Michael Valentini, a GLAAD supporter. It is presented in San Francisco to an openly LGBT individual who has made a significant difference in promoting equal rights for the LGBT community.

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[edit] Excellence in Media Award

The Excellence in Media Award is presented annually at the GLAAD Media Awards. It is given in New York to individuals in the media and entertainment industries who through their work have increased the visibility and understanding of the LGBT community.

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[edit] Golden Gate Award

The Golden Gate Award is presented annually at the San Francisco GLAAD Media Awards. The Golden Gate Award is presented to media professionals who have increased the visibility and understanding of the LGBT community.

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[edit] Stephen F. Kolzak Award

The Stephen F. Kolzak Award is presented annually at the GLAAD Media Awards. It is named after a highly successful Los Angeles casting director who devoted the last part of his life to fighting AIDS-phobia and homophobia in the entertainment industry. The award is given to an openly gay member of the entertainment or media community for his or her work toward eliminating homophobia.

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[edit] Vanguard Award

The Vanguard Award is presented annually at the Los Angeles GLAAD Media Awards to honor a member of the entertainment community who has made a significant difference in promoting equal rights for LGBT people.

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[edit] Vito Russo Award

The Vito Russo Award is presented annually at the GLAAD Media Awards. It is named in memory of Vito Russo, a founding member of GLAAD and author of The Celluloid Closet. The award is presented at the GLAAD New York annual event to an openly lesbian or gay member of the entertainment or media community for outstanding contributions toward eliminating homophobia.

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[edit] Annual awards listed by year

Number Year Cities-Dates Notes
18th Annual GLAAD Media Awards 2007 NY: March 26
LA: April 14
SF: April 28
Miami: May 10
17th Annual GLAAD Media Awards 2006 NY: March 27
LA: April 8
Miami: May 25
SF: June 10
16th Annual GLAAD Media Awards 2005 NY: March 28
LA: April 30
SF: June 11		 Televised for the first time on LOGO
15th Annual GLAAD Media Awards 2004 NY: April 12
LA: March 27
SF: June 5		 New Categories:
  • Outstanding Reality Television Program
  • Outstanding Music Artist
  • Outstanding Advertisement - Electronic
  • Outstanding Advertisement - Print
  • Spanish Language Awards

Removed Categories:

  • Outstanding Digital Journalism Overall Coverage
  • Outstanding Music Album
  • Outstanding Washington DC Theater
14th Annual GLAAD Media Awards 2003 NY: April 7
LA: April 26
SF: May 31		 The Barbara Gittings Award was not awarded.
13th Annual GLAAD Media Awards 2002 NY: April 1
LA: April 13
SF: June 1
12th Annual GLAAD Media Awards 2001 NY: April 16
LA: April 28
DC: May 12
SF: June 9
11th Annual GLAAD Media Awards 2000 NY: April 2
LA: April 15
DC: May 13
SF: June 3
10th Annual GLAAD Media Awards 1999 NY: March 28
LA: April 17
DC: May 8
9th Annual GLAAD Media Awards 1998 NY: March 30
DC: April 4
LA: April 19
8th Annual GLAAD Media Awards 1997 LA: March 16
DC: March 26
NY: March 31
7th Annual GLAAD Media Awards 1996 NY: March 7
LA: March 10
6th Annual GLAAD Media Awards 1995
5th Annual GLAAD Media Awards 1994
4th Annual GLAAD Media Awards 1993
3rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards 1992
2nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards 1991
1st Annual GLAAD Media Awards 1990

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