GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced the nominees of the 36th GLAAD Media Awards. In a time of unprecedented challenges for LGBTQ people, LGBTQ stories are the antidote to anti-LGBTQ violence, legislation and disinformation.
The Nickelodeon animated series
The Loud House has been nominated for the
"Outstanding Kids & Family Programming or Film – Animated" award in this year's
GLAAD Media Awards, whilst its live-action spin-off
The Really Loud House has been nominated for
"Outstanding Kids & Family Programming or Film – Live Action" for the episode
“Louds in Love”.
Additionally, the
“Aunt Praline’s Sweetie Pie” episode of Paramount+'s Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City has been nominated for the
"Outstanding Children’s Programming" award, with SHOWTIME's
The Chi and Paramount+'s
Star Trek: Discovery earning nominations in the
"Outstanding Drama Series" category, and Paramount Pictures'
Mean Girls earning a nomination for
"Outstanding Film – Wide Theatrical Release".
Update (1/29) - The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish won the
"Outstanding Children’s Programming" award at the
36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards! The series includes a non-binary character named
Winn Harper, a student and an all-around sweet kid. Their swooping hair and chill personality make even Cosmo and Wanda grow stars in their eyes when Winn skates over. It’s refreshing to see a non-CIS character be included in a positive way, just for simply exuding fun energy. Everyone’s amazed by Winn; nobody bats a cartoon eyelash at their appearance, personality, and identity.
Winn is voiced by talented nonbinary voice actor Iris Menas and is one of the first nonbinary characters in kids’ media! Paved by progressive shows like Steven Universe, animated television has become a safe space to explore gender identity.
The full list of GLAAD Media Award winners is available on the advocacy org’s
website.
GLAAD’s mission to accelerate acceptance and understanding for LGBTQ people through visibility in media stands stronger than ever, with the 36th GLAAD Media Awards spotlighting 303 culture-changing nominees across 33 categories, honoring outstanding fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues in film, television, gaming, publishing, stage productions, music, podcasting, journalism, and more.
Since 1990, the GLAAD Media Awards have grown to be the most visible annual LGBTQ awards show in the world, sending powerful messages of acceptance to audiences globally. Nominees for the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards reflect work published, released, or broadcast between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
GLAAD routinely reviews the accuracy and impact of GLAAD Media Awards categories to best reflect the ever-evolving media landscape, including the ways in which media is consumed by audiences and consumers alike. As such, and in recognition of the profusion of news sources in the overall media landscape, this year, GLAAD celebrates the category of Outstanding Blog being updated to Outstanding Independent Journalism. This expanded category will recognize creators and independent news organizations that drive journalism and commentary for and about LGBTQ people and issues.
Statement by GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis:
“The GLAAD Media Awards were created nearly four decades ago to champion LGBTQ stories amid a deeply hostile and unsafe time for our community. Today, this mission holds true and ever-more important as attacks against LGBTQ people are not only growing, but finding new avenues. Whether it’s rampant misinformation or defamation of transgender people, LGBTQ youth, or the shocking corporate rollback of policies and programs that keep LGBTQ people seen and safe in a workforce, what will always prevail is our truth and talent. This year’s nominees for the 36th GLAAD Media Awards represent the best of our vibrant community, spanning across all media, genres and mediums, and send a loud and global message to industry leaders that our stories are not only popular and entertaining, but necessary and culture-changing.”
The GLAAD Media Awards ceremony, which powers GLAAD’s work to accelerate LGBTQ acceptance and visibility in media all year round, will be held this year in Los Angeles.
GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis serves as Executive Producer of the 36th GLAAD Media Awards, alongside GLAAD’s Rich Ferraro and Anthony Allen Ramos. GLAAD’s Tony Morrison will serve as Supervising Producer and Jose Useche will serve as Producer. The ceremony is produced in partnership with STAMP Event Co.
The 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards are presented by: Official Sponsors, Delta Air Lines, Hornitos and Sony Music Group
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Each year, GLAAD presents non-competitive honors to projects across entertainment and media that do not fit into existing or traditional GLAAD Media Awards categories. Spotlighting the strength, resilience and ingenuity of the LGBTQ community, GLAAD has chosen six projects to receive this honor for the 36th GLAAD Media Awards.
For their immeasurable impact and contributions to LGBTQ acceptance and visibility, GLAAD has awarded the Special Recognition honor to: “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), and WNBA 2024 Champions: The New York Liberty.
GLAAD’s Barbara Gittings Award for Excellence in LGBTQ Media honors a pioneering individual, group, or community media outlet that has made a significant contribution to the development of LGBTQ media. The award is named after Barbara Gittings in recognition of her groundbreaking work as editor of The Ladder, and for her appearances as an out lesbian on national news media throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
This year, GLAAD’s Barbara Gittings Award for Excellence in LGBTQ Media is presented to: Q.Digital
About GLAAD:
GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love. For more information, please visit
www.glaad.org or connect @GLAAD on social media.
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Originally published: January 23, 2025.
