2001 - 12th Annual GLAAD Media Awards

Outstanding Television Movie
Holiday Heart
Showtime
A heartwarming yet edgy story of the relationship between an aging drag queen and a young girl growing up with a drug-addicted mother. Holiday takes the girl and her mother under his wing, becoming a surrogate parent for both of them, and in the process discovers happiness for the first time since the death of his lover.

Outstanding Documentary
Living with Pride: Ruth Ellis @ 100 (winner)
The Sundance Channel
The life of Ruth Ellis, a 100-year-old African-American lesbian, unfolds in this inspiring documentary. Ellis' life as an independent businesswoman and 30-year companion of Cecilene "Babe" Franklin, is presented in filmed interviews, archival footage and dramatic recreations.

Our House
PBS
Our House is an honest exploration of what it is like to grow up with gay or lesbian parents. This revealing documentary profiles the children of five diverse families from around the U.S., allowing the children to tell their own stories, in their own words.

Outstanding Newspaper Columnist
Leonard Pitts, Jr.
The Miami Herald
Pitts' syndicated column runs twice weekly in The Miami Herald. He often writes about homophobia, prejudice and the importance of overcoming these attitudes. Columns this year focused on the Boy Scout controversy, and the ridiculous nature of tabloid speculation about gay celebrities.

Outstanding Advertising
"HIV Stops with Me"
San Francisco Department of Public Health
This hip, powerful ad campaign is aimed at gay, bisexual and transgender people who are already HIV-positive. It includes a paid ad on local television, newspaper and magazine ads, a postcard campaign and an interactive web site.