36th GLAAD Media Awards

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36th GLAAD Media Awards
DateMarch 27, 2025 (2025-03-27)
Location Los Angeles
CountryUnited States
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The 36th GLAAD Media Awards is the 2025 annual presentation of the GLAAD Media Awards by GLAAD honoring 2024 films, television shows, video games, musicians and works of journalism that fairly, accurately and inclusively represent the LGBT community and issues relevant to the community. [1]

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Unlike in previous years, the awards will be presented in one ceremony on March 27, 2025, in Los Angeles, California, rather than two separate ceremonies in Beverly Hills, California and New York City. Special recognition will be given 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 the New York Liberty .

The category of "Outstanding Blog" was renamed as "Outstanding Independent Journalism" to expand eligibility to more digital news and commentary outlets covering LGBTQ issues.

Winners and nominees

The eligibility period for the 36th GLAAD Media Awards ran from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. [2] All nominees are listed below.

Film

Outstanding Film – Streaming or TV

Television

  • “Breaking the News” Independent Lens (PBS)
  • “Campbell Addy” Photographer (National Geographic)
  • Chasing Chasing Amy (Level 33 Entertainment)
  • Down in the Valley (Starz)
  • Hidden Master: The Legacy of George Platt Lynes (Greenwich Entertainment)
  • “Hummingbirds” POV (PBS)
  • Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero (HBO)
  • Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (Netflix)
  • “Who I am Not” POV (PBS)
  • Will & Harper (Netflix)
  • The 77th Tony Awards (CBS)
  • The 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC)
  • “Bernie Sanders Rips the Democratic Establishment; Trump Allies Claim Massive Mandate: A Closer Look” Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC)
  • “D.C. Woman Turns Childhood Home Into Communal Living For LGBTQ+ Seniors” The Kelly Clarkson Show (syndicated)
  • “DNA: This is Not My Child / Mom, Why Can’t You Accept Me?” Karamo (syndicated)
  • “Elliot Page Talks Season 4 of ‘The Umbrella Academy,’ Fighting Anti-LGBTQ Legislation” The View (ABC)
  • “Laverne Cox Unpacks Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation, Bullying & Transness for Spirit Day” The Daily Show (Comedy Central)
  • “Libraries” Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
  • “Queer Teacher Gets a Life-Changing Surprise!” The Jennifer Hudson Show (syndicated)
  • “A Special Monologue for the Republican in Your Life” Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC)

Children's and Youth Programming

  • Empire Waist (Blue Fox Entertainment)
  • Heartstopper (Netflix)
  • “If You Love Me” Beyond Black Beauty (Amazon Prime Video)
  • Jane (Apple TV+)
  • “Louds in Love” The Really Loud House (Nickelodeon)

Other

Outstanding Broadway Production
  • Alan Scott: The Green Lantern, by Tim Sheridan, Cian Tormey, Jordi Tarragona, Raúl Fernandez, John Livesay, Matt Herms, Chris Sotomayor, Lucas Gattoni (DC Comics)
  • Avengers Academy: Marvel’s Voices, by Anthony Oliveira, Carola Borelli, Bailie Rosenlund, IG Guara, Alba Glez, Elisabetta D’Amico, Pablo Collar, Karen S. Darboe, Carlos Lopez, KJ Díaz, Ian Herring, Frank William, Ariana Maher, Joe Caramagna (Marvel Infinity Comics)
  • Captain Marvel, by Alyssa Wong, Jan Bazaldua, Ruairí Coleman, Roberto Poggi, Bryan Valenza, Carlos Lopez, Ariana Maher (Marvel Comics)
  • I Heart Skull-Crusher, by Josie Campbell, Alessio Zonno, Angel De Santiago, Jim Campbell (BOOM! Studios)
  • The Nice House by the Sea, by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez Bueno, Jordie Bellaire, Andworld Design (DC Comics)
  • NYX, by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Francesco Mortarino, Enid Balám, Elisabetta D’Amico, Michael Shelfer, Raúl Angulo, Joe Sabino (Marvel Comics)
  • The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos, by Tate Brombal based on an idea by James Tynion IV, Isaac Goodhart, Soo Lee, Naomi Franq, Miquel Muerto, Patricio Delpeche, Héctor Barros, Aditya Bidikar (Dark Horse Comics)
  • Poison Ivy, by G. Willow Wilson, Marcio Takara, Luana Vecchio, Haining, Arif Prianto, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (DC Comics)
  • Spectregraph, by James Tynion IV, Christian Ward, Aditya Bidikar (DSTLRY)
  • Suicide Squad: Dream Team, by Nicole Maines, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, José Luís, Adriano Di Benedetto, Adriano Lucas, Becca Carey (DC Comics)
  • Ash’s Cabin, by Jen Wang (First Second)
  • Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story, by Nicole Maines, Rye Hickman (DC Comics)
  • Becoming Who We Are: Real Stories About Growing Up Trans, [anthology] (A Wave Blue World)
  • Deadendia: The Divine Order, by Hamish Steele (Union Square & Co.)
  • The Deep Dark, by Molly Knox Ostertag (Graphix)
  • The Fox Maidens, by Robin Ha (HarperAlley)
  • Lunar Boy, by Jes Wibowo and Cin Wibowo (HarperAlley)
  • My Fairy Godfather, by Robert Mailer Anderson, Jon Sack (Fantagraphics)
  • The Ribbon Skirt, by Cameron Mukwa (Graphix)
  • The Science of Ghosts, by Lilah Sturges, El Garing, Alitha Martinez, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Jimmy Betancourt (Legendary Comics)
Outstanding Podcast
  • Baby, This is Keke Palmer (Wondery)
  • But We Loved (iHeart)
  • Las Culturistas (iHeart)
  • Made it Out (Made It Out Media)
  • Queer West (Audible)
  • Rooted Recovery Stories (Promises Behavioral Health/The Cast Collective)
  • “The Science Of Transgender Healthcare, Puberty Blockers, & Conversion Therapy with Dr. Jack Turban” The Checkup with Dr. Mike (DM Operations Inc.)
  • Sibling Rivalry (Studio 71)
  • Surface Level
  • Tres Leches

Journalism

Outstanding TV Journalism Segment
  • “Becoming Che” SC Featured (ESPN)
  • “Big Gay Football” CBS Sports (CBS)
  • “Demystifying Trans Identities” (Spectrum News 1 Ohio)
  • “Pete and Chasten Buttigieg on Fatherhood” CBS News Sunday Morning (CBS)
  • “Project Asylum: Transgender Asylum Seekers Find Hope Through San Francisco’s LGBTQ Asylum Project” CBS News Bay Area (KPIX-TV CBS 5 Bay Area)
  • “Small Town in Arkansas a Safe Haven For LGBTQ+ Residents” GMA3 (ABC)
  • “Spectrum Indigenous Celebrates Pride Month With Two Spirit Powwows” KREM 2 News (KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane)
  • “Stonewall House” NBC News Now (NBC)
  • “Transgender Pastor In California Builds Inclusive Church For LGBTQ+ Community” CBS Mornings (CBS)
  • “Vogue Realness: Billy Porter & LGBTQIA Community Celebrate Dancer O’Shae Sibley” America In Black (BET+)
Outstanding TV Journalism – Long-Form
    • “American Problems, Trans Solutions” Local, USA (PBS via WORLD Channel)
    • “The Cure for HIV” Scripps News Reports (Scripps News)
    • “Chella Man” It’s Ok to Ask Questions (WMAQ-TV NBC 5 Chicago)
    • “The Life and Death of Blaze Bernstein” 48 Hours (CBS)
    • “Proud Legacy: A NY1 Special” (Spectrum News NY1)
Outstanding Live TV Journalism – Segment or Special
    • “Africa’s Anti-LGBTQ Laws: Impact on Uganda’s Economy, Ghana Wants Bill Accelerated” Horizons Middle East & Africa (Bloomberg Television)
    • “Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Names J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk in Cyberbullying Suit” NBC News Now (NBC)
    • “Democrats are Learning The Wrong Message on Trans Youth” Inside with Jen Psaki (MSNBC)
    • “Finding Love & Light in Unexpected Places: Small Towns Celebrate Pride Across America” Good Morning America (ABC)
    • “Ina Fried Talks Imane Khelif” The Saturday/Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart (MSNBC)
    • “LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers flee to U.S. to Save Their Lives” José Díaz-Balart Reports (MSNBC)
    • “Pride Across America” ABC News Group (ABC)
    • “Rep. Leigh Finke Discusses Gender Affirming Healthcare with Pamela Brown” CNN Newsroom (CNN)
    • “Sarah McBride reflects on Becoming First Openly Transgender Person Elected To Congress” PBS NewsHour (PBS)
    • “Young Voters Could Decide The 2024 Election” The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle (MSNBC)
Outstanding Print Article
  • “After Trump’s Election Win, Local Trans Community Concerned About Their Future” by DeAsia Paige (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  • “‘Changing The Narrative’: Advocates Fight HIV Stigma in Dallas’ Latino Community” by Abraham Nudelstejer (The Dallas Morning News)
  • “‘I Want To Exist’: Three Days at a Texas Summer Camp for LGBTQ Kids.” by Erin Allday (San Antonio Express-News / San Francisco Chronicle)
  • “Joe Locke on ‘Heartstopper’ Embracing Sex, Being a Queer Marvel Star in ‘Agatha’ and Why ‘There Are Days I Never Want to Play a Gay Character Again'” by Adam B. Vary (Variety)
  • “Meet the Young Transgender Teens Changing America and the World” by Ryan Adamczeski (The Advocate)
  • “Noah J. Ricketts Brings the Bluegrass to Hollywood and Broadway” by Spencer Jenkins (Queer Kentucky)
  • “Opinion: Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality, More LGBTQ+ History Left to Write” by Josiah Robinson (Tulsa World)
  • “Our Queerest Century” [special project] (Los Angeles Times)
  • “Paris Olympics: More Queer Athletes, More Medals, More Pride, Less Grindr” by Dawn Ennis (Washington Blade)
  • “Sasha Velour Sashays Into The Culture Wars” by Maura Judkis (The Washington Post)
Outstanding Magazine Overall Coverage
  • The Advocate
  • Allure
  • Cosmopolitan
  • The Hollywood Reporter
  • Metro Weekly
  • OUT
  • People
  • Plus
  • Variety
  • Vogue
Outstanding Online Journalism Article
  • “Afraid Your Child Will Regret Their Transition? Let’s Talk About It!” by Ben V. Greene (Romper.com)
  • “CeCé Telfer Was Barred From Competing at The 2024 Paris Olympics as a Trans Woman Athlete. She Has Her Sights Set On L.A. In 2028.” by David Artavia (Yahoo.com)
  • “First They Tried to ‘Cure’ Gayness. Now They’re Fixated on ‘Healing’ Trans People.” by Madison Pauly with Henry Carnell (MotherJones.com)
  • “Fleeing the Country and Rationing Testosterone: Transgender Americans’ New Reality Under a Trump Presidency” by Beth Greenfield (Fortune.com)
  • “Friends Remember Nex Benedict, Oklahoma Student Who Died After School Fight, as ‘Fiery Kid'” by Jo Yurcaba (NBCNews.com)
  • “He’s 23 and in an Ohio Prison for Exposing Someone to HIV – Even Though He Couldn’t Transmit the Virus” with Ken Schneck/Rachel Dissell (TheBuckeyeFlame.com/TheMarshallProject.com)
  • “Missouri Republican’s Antigay Slur-Filled Posts Remain on Instagram Despite Violating Meta’s Policies” by Christopher Wiggins (Advocate.com)
  • “Thailand Could Soon Legalize Same-Sex Marriage. It Would Change Lives.” by Rebecca Root (them.us)
  • “These Trans People And Their Families Can’t Afford To Flee To A Friendlier State” by Nico Lang (HuffPost.com)
  • “Your Guide to Accessing Gender-Affirming Care” by Madison Feller (Elle.com)
Outstanding Online Journalism – Video or Multimedia
  • “Ballin’ Out” (OutSports.com)
  • “The Legacy of Cecilia Gentili: First Pride Without Mother” (Time.com)
  • “A Life In Fear: The Dangers Of Finding Love Online As A Queer Woman In Nigeria” (CNN.com)
  • “Love to the Max: Family Bonds Protect a Trans Teen in Texas” (NewYorker.com)
  • “The Past, Present, and Future of Trans Visibility in Fashion” (InStyle.com)
  • “Rainbow Girls: 10 Years of Protection and Prejudice” The Picture Show (NPR.org)
  • “RuPaul, Tina Knowles, Billy Eichner & More Give Ts Madison Her Flowers” (LogoTV.com)
  • “The Uncertain Future Of A Historic LGBTQ+ Safe Space: New York City’s People’s Beach” (ABCNews.com)
  • “War On Woke: How a Gay Rights Index Once Touted By Walmart And Others Became a Conservative Target” (CNBC.com)
  • “Seat 31: Zooey Zephyr” (NewYorker.com)
Outstanding Independent Journalism

Spanish-Language

Special recognition

Special Recognition
Special Recognition (Spanish-Language)
  • La Verdrag” (Canal Once)
  • “The Q Agenda” (LatiNation)

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References

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