GLAAD: The "I Do" Contest

GLAAD's "I DO" Contest is a national competition to create the best 30-second television commercial spot that supports the right of same-sex couples to gain equal access to the rights, protections and responsibilities of marriage under federal, state and local law.

Every day, Americans are subjected to misleading, fear-based messages from the anti-gay right suggesting that the granting of civil marriages rights to same-sex couples will somehow corrupt the sanctity of marriage. [ read more ]

Submission deadline now extended to July 1, 2004.
FINAL EXTENSION

THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY

Dale & Eve
Dale and Eve were married two years ago. Eve just co-directed her 30-second I DO commercial. Why did she do it? [ read more ]

See more stories
We asked people why they're making an "I Do" 30-second commercial. [ take a look ]

Tell us your story
Why are you entering the I DO Contest? E-mail us to be featured here at idostory@glaad.org.

MEDIA RELEASE

GLAAD Announces "I Do" Campaign at Media Awards (April 12, 2004)
"I DO" Contest Creates 30-second spots Promoting Marriage Equality, Susan Sarandon Appears in Public Service Announcement

MORE INFORMATION

Enter the Contest
Directions for entering GLAAD's "I DO" contest.

Guidelines & Rules
Important information for people interested in submitting an entry to GLAAD's "I DO" contest.

Celebrity Judges
GLAAD is honored to announce the celebrity panel of judges who will decide the winning commercial spot from a group of finalists.

MARRIAGE EQUALITY RESOURCES

Comprehensive resources for reporting on the ongoing discussion surrounding same-sex civil marriage equality, including spokesperson contacts, background on marriage and pending court cases, terminology suggestions and more. [ read more ]