The 36th GLAAD Media Awards took place in Los Angeles, shining a spotlight on the fantastic achievements in LGBTQ media over the past year. This event, which streamed live on April 12 via Hulu, was hosted by the charismatic Michael Urie, who captivated the audience while honoring a range of media for their dedication to fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and their stories.

Among the luminaries recognized, Cynthia Erivo received the prestigious Stephen F. Kolzak Award in recognition of her impactful work toward combating homophobia in society. The award for outstanding excellence in LGBTQ media was presented to Q.Digital, while several Special Recognition Awards celebrated additional projects, including DRAG: The Musical, La Verdrag, and the WNBA 2024 Champions: The New York Liberty.

The awards ceremony highlighted key categories, celebrating a diverse array of media formats—from television shows to documentaries. Here’s a prestigious list of winners from the event:

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, *Alligator Bites Never Heal* (Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol Records)

Outstanding Podcast:

*Baby, This is Keke Palmer* (Wondery)

Outstanding Documentary:

*Will & Harper* (Netflix)

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)

Outstanding Film – Wide Theatrical Release:

*My Old Ass* (Amazon MGM Studios)

Outstanding Film – Limited Theatrical Release:

*Crossing* (MUBI)

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)

Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist:

Durand Bernarr (DSing Records)

Outstanding Broadway Production (TIE):

*Lempicka* (book by Carson Kreitzer, music by Matt Gould) *Oh, Mary!* by Cole Escola

Outstanding Video Game:

*Dragon Age: The Veilguard* (BioWare / Electronic Arts)

Outstanding Comic Book:

*Suicide Squad: Dream Team* by Nicole Maines et al. (DC Comics)

Outstanding Original Graphic Novel/Anthology:

*Becoming Who We Are: Real Stories About Growing Up Trans* [anthology] (A Wave Blue World)

Outstanding Variety or Talk Show Episode:

*Elliot Page Talks Season 4 of The Umbrella Academy, Fighting Anti-LGBTQ Legislation* on The View (ABC)

Outstanding TV Journalism Segment:

*Big Gay Football* on CBS Sports

Outstanding TV Journalism – Long-Form:

*The Life and Death of Blaze Bernstein* on 48 Hours (CBS)

Outstanding Live TV Journalism – Segment or Special:

*Sarah McBride reflects on Becoming First Openly Transgender Person Elected To Congress* on PBS NewsHour

Outstanding Print Article:

*Changing The Narrative: Advocates Fight HIV Stigma in Dallas Latino Community* by Abraham Nudelstejer (The Dallas Morning News)

Outstanding Magazine Overall Coverage:

*The Advocate*

Outstanding Online Journalism Article:

*Friends Remember Nex Benedict, Oklahoma Student Who Died After School Fight, as “Fiery Kid”* by Jo Yurcaba (NBCNews.com)

Outstanding Online Journalism – Video or Multimedia:

*Rainbow Girls: 10 Years of Protection and Prejudice* on The Picture Show (NPR.org)

Outstanding Independent Journalism:

*The 19th*

Outstanding Spanish-Language Categories:

**Outstanding Scripted Television Series:** *El secreto del río* (Netflix) **Outstanding TV Journalism:** *Más Allá de los Pronombres* on Noticias Telemundo Colorado **Outstanding Online Journalism Article:** *Jóvenes latinos gay ven un porcentaje creciente de nuevos casos de VIH en EEUU* by Devna Bose et al. (APNews.com, KFFHealthNews.org & Univision.com)

This year's GLAAD Media Awards not only celebrated outstanding artistic achievements but also reinforced the importance of true representation and advocacy for the LGBTQ community in all media landscapes. As we look forward, it's clear that stories of diversity will continue to thrive and inspire.