The 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards celebrated LGBTQ+ representation and achievement across media, with winners announced in 33 categories. Hosted by Michael Urie, the ceremony featured live performances by country artist Tanner Adell and pop visionary Jake Wesley Rogers. Special remarks were made by prominent figures such as Jonathan Bennett, Raquel Chevremont, and Hannah Einbinder, while the evening also honored Cynthia Erivo with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award for her advocacy work in the LGBTQ+ community.
‘Hacks’ winning Outstanding Comedy Series at the 36th GLAAD Media Awards. Photo: Getty Images
Outstanding Music Artist
Doechii, for Alligator Bites Never Heal (Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol Records), won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Music Artist. The award was presented by Lil Nas X and Maren Morris.
Outstanding Film – Streaming or TV
The Groomsmen: Second Chances (Hallmark) took home the award for Outstanding Film – Streaming or TV, presented by Brandon Scott Jones and Nico Santos.
Outstanding Documentary
The GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Documentary was presented to Will & Harper (Netflix), with Jay Shetty and Marissa Bode giving the honor.
Outstanding Reality Program – Competition
RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV) won for Outstanding Reality Program – Competition. The award was presented by Dylan Efron.
Outstanding Reality Program
The Real Housewives of New York City (Bravo) was recognized with the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Reality Program. The award was also presented by Dylan Efron.
Outstanding New Series
Agatha All Along (Disney+) earned the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding New Series. Cooper Koch presented the award.
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
Baby Reindeer (Netflix) won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. Cooper Koch presented the award to the cast.
Outstanding Podcast
Baby, This Is Keke Palmer (Wondery) received the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Podcast. The award was presented by Ana Ortiz, Becki Newton, Michael Urie, and Mark Indelicato.
Outstanding Drama Series
9-1-1: Lone Star (Fox) was awarded Outstanding Drama Series. Lisa Ann Walter and William Stanford Davis presented the honor.
Outstanding Comedy Series
Hacks (Max) earned the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comedy Series. Joshua Jackson presented the award.
Offstage Video Reel Winners
In addition to the onstage awards, the following winners were announced in an offstage video reel:
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, lyrics by Carson Kreitzer)
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 (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” (The View, ABC)
Outstanding TV Journalism Segment
“Big Gay Football” (CBS Sports, CBS)
Outstanding TV Journalism – Long-Form
“The Life and Death of Blaze Bernstein” (48 Hours, CBS)
Outstanding Live TV Journalism – Segment or Special
“Sarah McBride reflects on Becoming First Openly Transgender Person Elected To Congress” (PBS NewsHour, PBS)
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” (The Picture Show, NPR.org)
Outstanding Independent Journalism
The 19th
Spanish-Language Categories
The following awards were presented in the Spanish-language categories:
Outstanding Scripted Television Series
El Secreto del Río (Netflix)
Outstanding TV Journalism
“Más Allá de los Pronombres” (Noticias Telemundo Colorado, Telemundo Colorado)
Outstanding Online Journalism Article
“Jóvenes latinos gay ven un porcentaje creciente de nuevos casos de VIH en EEUU” by Devna Bose, Laura Bargfeld, Phillip Reese, and Vanessa G. Sánchez (APNews.com, KFFHealthNews.org & Univision.com)
Outstanding Online Journalism – Video or Multimedia
“La Investigadora que Buscaba su Identidad” by Natalia Orozco, Cristina Gleinig, and Carlos Delgado (Fuerza Latina – DW Español)
Special Recognition Awards
GLAAD presented Special Recognition awards to the following projects and organizations:
- 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)
- WNBA 2024 Champions: The New York Liberty
Barbara Gittings Award for Excellence in LGBTQ Media
Q.Digital received the Barbara Gittings Award for its ongoing commitment to LGBTQ+ media excellence.
Streaming Details
The 36th GLAAD Media Awards will stream exclusively on Hulu starting April 12, giving fans the chance to relive the celebration of LGBTQ+ achievement and excellence in media.
For a complete list of winners and nominees, visit the official GLAAD website.
