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List of Award Recipients: 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Waldorf Astoria New York, May 14, 2016
New York – GLAAD Media Award recipients were announced in 13 of this year's 31 media categories at the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, presented by Delta Air Lines, Hilton, Ketel One Vodka, and Wells Fargo at the Waldorf Astoria New York on Saturday night.
A complete press release with additional quotes from award recipients will be posted by 2 p.m. ET and photos from the event by 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at glaad.org/mediaawards. Highlights are available now at twitter.com/glaad.
Following is a complete list of GLAAD Media Awards presented on stage, and the individuals that accepted the awards (accepters tentative):
- Excellence in Media Award: Robert De Niro (presented by Jennifer Lawrence)
- Ally Award: Mariah Carey (presented by Lee Daniels)
- Outstanding TV Journalism – Newsmagazine: “Bruce Jenner: The Interview" 20/20 (ABC) [accepted by: Diane Sawyer, Caitlyn Jenner, and David Sloan, senior executive producer]
- Outstanding TV Journalism Segment: "Interview with Jim Obergefell" Anderson Cooper 360 (CNN) [accepted by: U.S. Supreme Court plaintiff Jim Obergefell]
- Outstanding Magazine Overall Coverage: Cosmopolitan [accepted by: Laura Brounstein, special projects director]
The following is a list of other award recipients announced at the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York:
- Outstanding Film – Limited Release: Tangerine (Magnolia Pictures)
- Outstanding Individual Episode: "The Prince of Nucleotides" Royal Pains (USA Network)
- Outstanding Digital Journalism – Multimedia: "Stopping HIV? The Truvada Revolution" Vice Reports (Vice.com)
- Outstanding Newspaper Article: "Cold Case: The Murders of Cosby and Jackson" by Dianna Wray (Houston Press)
- Outstanding Magazine Article: "Behind Brazil's Gay Pride Parades, a Struggle with Homophobic Violence" by Oscar Lopez (Newsweek)
- Outstanding Digital Journalism Article: "This Is What It’s Like To Be An LGBT Syrian Fleeing For Your Life" by J. Lester Feder (Buzzfeed.com)
SPANISH-LANGUAGE CATEGORIES
- Outstanding Daytime Program Episode: "¿El marido de mi padre o yo?" Caso Cerrado (Telemundo)
- Outstanding TV Journalism – Newsmagazine: TIE: "Amor que rompe barreras" Un Nuevo Día (Telemundo) and "En cuerpo ajeno" Aquí y Ahora (Univision)
- Outstanding TV Journalism Segment: "Víctimas de abusos" Noticiero Univision (Univision)
- Outstanding Digital Journalism – Multimedia: "Campeones de la igualdad" (Univision.com)
GLAAD previously announced that it was acknowledging two web series, Beautiful As I Want To Be (Logotv.com) and This is Me (Amazon Instant Video), with Special Recognition Awards.
The Los Angeles GLAAD Media Awards were held on April 2 at the Beverly Hilton. For video, photos, and more, visit: /mediaawards/recap. To receive the latest updates on the GLAAD Media Awards, follow @glaad on Twitter and use the hashtag #glaadawards.
The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and the issues that affect their lives. They also fund GLAAD's work to amplify stories from the LGBT community that build support for equality. GLAAD Media Award nominees were published, released or broadcast between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015.
About GLAAD: GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love. For more information, please visit www.glaad.org or connect with GLAAD on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). To learn more about taking action for LGBTQ people and issues, go to www.glaad.org/ACTNOW.
Acerca de GLAAD: GLAAD reescribe el guión para la aceptación LGBTQ. Como una fuerza mediática dinámica, GLAAD aborda temas difíciles para dar forma a la narrativa y provocar un diálogo que conduzca al cambio cultural. GLAAD protege todo lo que se ha logrado y crea un mundo donde todos pueden vivir la vida que aman. Para obtener más información, visite www.glaad.org o conéctese con GLAAD a través de Facebook y X (antes llamado Twitter). Para aprender más sobre cómo tomar acción en favor de las personas y los problemas LGBTQ, visite www.glaad.org/ACTNOW.
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