The 37th GLAAD Media Awards land in Los Angeles on March 5, 2026, honoring culture-shaping voices across entertainment. This year’s ceremony spotlights powerhouse talent with Quinta Brunson receiving the Vanguard Award and Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers receiving the Stephen F. Kolzak Award. The event streams on Hulu March 21, amplifying LGBTQ stories to a global audience.
Brunson, the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning creator of Abbott Elementary, is recognized for advancing inclusive storytelling in mainstream television. Her portrayal of fully realized LGBTQ characters has shifted the sitcom landscape. “People be gay,” Brunson has said, distilling her philosophy into a cultural touchstone embraced far beyond the screen.
Yang and Rogers, co-hosts of the award-winning podcast Las Culturistas, are honored for raising visibility and championing queer joy as a cultural force. From TIME recognition to Emmy nominations and groundbreaking film and television work, their reach spans comedy, cinema, and podcasting. Their presence signals how central queer perspectives are to modern entertainment.
The ceremony features a special appearance by U.S. Olympic gold medalist Amber Glenn and a musical performance by Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist nominee Eli. Additional appearances include Demi Lovato and host Jonathan Bennett, alongside a wide roster of creators and advocates. The GLAAD Media Awards remain the most prominent annual LGBTQ awards event in the world, delivering messages of acceptance with scale and impact.