43-463: (Redirected from Vito Russo Award ) Vito Russo Award Country United States Presented by GLAAD First awarded 1998 ; 26 years ago ( 1998 ) Currently held by ( 2022 ) The GLAAD Vito Russo Award is a special GLAAD Media Award presented annually by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation . It
86-1110: A $ 150,000 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $ 441,000 per year, increasing by 5% each year. In August 2024, GLAAD and Ellis were the subjects of a The New York Times report that explored the organization's reimbursements of Ellis's "pattern of lavish spending", including luxury travel, home renovations and vacation property rentals. In response, GLAAD released a statement defending their commitment to Ellis's leadership and their payments towards her expenses. A subsequent Washington Blade op-ed by former GLAAD vice-president Zeke Stokes contested The New York Times reporting as "riddled with bad reporting, innuendo, lies, mistruths, facts out of context, and misinformation." The GLAAD Media Awards were established in 1989. Ceremonies are held annually in New York City , Los Angeles and San Francisco . Established in 2002, GLAAD's Announcing Equality project has resulted in more than 1,000 newspapers including gay and lesbian announcements alongside other wedding listings. In March 2012, GLAAD launched
129-1055: A $ 150,000 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $ 441,000 per year, increasing by 5% each year. In August 2024, GLAAD and Ellis were the subjects of a The New York Times report that explored the organization's reimbursements of Ellis's "pattern of lavish spending", including luxury travel, home renovations and vacation property rentals. In response, GLAAD released a statement defending their commitment to Ellis's leadership and their payments towards her expenses. A subsequent Washington Blade op-ed by former GLAAD vice-president Zeke Stokes contested The New York Times reporting as "riddled with bad reporting, innuendo, lies, mistruths, facts out of context, and misinformation." The GLAAD Media Awards were established in 1989. Ceremonies are held annually in New York City , Los Angeles and San Francisco . Established in 2002, GLAAD's Announcing Equality project has resulted in more than 1,000 newspapers including gay and lesbian announcements alongside other wedding listings. In March 2012, GLAAD launched
172-453: A consultative role to help with the depiction of LGBT characters and themes in specific projects. In 2004, Fox provided GLAAD with an advance copy of their reality television special Seriously, Dude, I'm Gay for review. Upon review of the special, GLAAD condemned it as "an exercise in systematic humiliation." The special was shelved only hours before a scheduled meeting between GLAAD and Fox entertainment president Gail Berman to discuss
215-453: A consultative role to help with the depiction of LGBT characters and themes in specific projects. In 2004, Fox provided GLAAD with an advance copy of their reality television special Seriously, Dude, I'm Gay for review. Upon review of the special, GLAAD condemned it as "an exercise in systematic humiliation." The special was shelved only hours before a scheduled meeting between GLAAD and Fox entertainment president Gail Berman to discuss
258-583: A meeting with GLAAD, The New York Times changed its editorial policy to use the word "gay" instead of harsher terms referring to homosexuality. GLAAD advocated that the Associated Press and other television and print news sources follow. GLAAD's influence soon spread to Los Angeles , where organizers began working with the entertainment industry to change the way the gay and lesbian community were portrayed on screen. Entertainment Weekly has named GLAAD as one of Hollywood's most powerful entities, and
301-580: A protest against defamatory coverage of gay and lesbian demographics and their portrayals in the media and entertainment industries, it has since expanded to queer , bisexual , and transgender people. Formed in New York City as Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation in 1985 to protest against what it saw as the New York Post ' s defamatory and sensationalized AIDS coverage, GLAAD put pressure on media organizations to end what it saw as homophobic reporting. Initial meetings were held in
344-414: A trans actor; August Black. Adams described authentic representations of trans people in media as a "powerful tool for acceptance and understanding". The third season of Young Justice consulted GLAAD on the subject of representing minority characters and narratives. GLAAD GLAAD ( / ɡ l æ d / ) is an American non-governmental media monitoring organization. Originally founded as
387-578: Is a style guide of recommendations for writers, especially journalistic outlets, to reference in positive, inclusive depiction of LGBT people. It has been published since the 1990s (then known as the GLAAD Media Guide to the Lesbian and Gay Community ), with the 11th edition, being the most recent, published in 2022. The 2021 GLAAD Social Media Safety Index, based on an analysis of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube, assessed that social media
430-469: Is a style guide of recommendations for writers, especially journalistic outlets, to reference in positive, inclusive depiction of LGBT people. It has been published since the 1990s (then known as the GLAAD Media Guide to the Lesbian and Gay Community ), with the 11th edition, being the most recent, published in 2022. The 2021 GLAAD Social Media Safety Index, based on an analysis of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube, assessed that social media
473-419: Is an American non-governmental media monitoring organization. Originally founded as a protest against defamatory coverage of gay and lesbian demographics and their portrayals in the media and entertainment industries, it has since expanded to queer , bisexual , and transgender people. Formed in New York City as Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation in 1985 to protest against what it saw as
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#1732876766213516-1509: Is named in honor of Vito Russo , a founding member of GLAAD, and presented to an openly LGBT media professional who has made a significant difference in promoting equality for the LGBT community. 1 2 3 List of recipients [ edit ] 1992 – Jennie Livingston 1993 – ? 1994 – ? 1995 – ? 1996 – The Celluloid Closet 1997 – ? 1998 – k.d. lang 1999 – RuPaul 2000s [ edit ] 2000 – Cecilia Dougherty 2001 – Liz Smith 2002 – Nathan Lane 2003 – Rosie O'Donnell 2004 – Cherry Jones 2005 – Alan Cumming 2006 – David LaChapelle 2007 – Tom Ford 2008 – Brian Graden 2009 – Suze Orman 2010s [ edit ] 2010 – Cynthia Nixon 2011 – Ricky Martin 2012 – Craig Zadan and Neil Meron 2013 – Anderson Cooper 2014 – George Takei 2015 – Thomas Roberts 2017 – Billy Porter 2018 – Samira Wiley 2019 – Andy Cohen 2020s [ edit ] 2022 – Wilson Cruz 2023 – Jonathan Van Ness 2024 – Orville Peck References [ edit ] ^ "The Celluloid Closet - IMDb" . IMDb . ^ Ricky Carter (21 February 2013). "Anderson Cooper to receive Vitto Russo Award at
559-664: The Los Angeles Times described GLAAD as "possibly one of the most successful organizations lobbying the media for inclusion". Within the first five years of its founding in New York as the Gay and Lesbian Anti-Defamation League (soon after changed to "Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation" after legal pressure by the Anti-Defamation League ), GLAAD chapters had been established in Los Angeles and other cities, with
602-562: The New York Post ' s defamatory and sensationalized AIDS coverage, GLAAD put pressure on media organizations to end what it saw as homophobic reporting. Initial meetings were held in the homes of several New York City activists as well as after-hours at the New York State Council on the Arts . The first reported meeting occurred on November 14, 1985. The founding group included film scholar Vito Russo ; Gregory Kolovakos , then on
645-744: The Anti-Defamation League ), GLAAD chapters had been established in Los Angeles and other cities, with the LA chapter becoming particularly influential due to its proximity to the California entertainment industry. GLAAD/NY and GLAAD/LA would eventually vote to merge in 1994, with other city chapters joining soon afterward; however, the chapters continue to exist, with the ceremonies of the GLAAD Media Awards being divided each year into three ceremonies held in New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco . Following
688-546: The Commentator Accountability Project , which seeks to index and document frequent contributors, guests and pundits who regularly express anti-LGBT bias and misinformation in their contributions to journalism outlets. In August 2013, GLAAD launched its first annual Studio Responsibility Index , which indexes "the quantity, quality and diversity of images of LGBT people in films released by six major motion picture studios". The GLAAD Media Reference Guide
731-470: The Commentator Accountability Project , which seeks to index and document frequent contributors, guests and pundits who regularly express anti-LGBT bias and misinformation in their contributions to journalism outlets. In August 2013, GLAAD launched its first annual Studio Responsibility Index , which indexes "the quantity, quality and diversity of images of LGBT people in films released by six major motion picture studios". The GLAAD Media Reference Guide
774-447: The 2011 resignation of Jarrett Barrios from the GLAAD presidency, Mike Thompson served as interim president until the announcement of Herndon Graddick, previously GLAAD's vice-president of Programs and Communications, to the presidency on April 15, 2012. Graddick is the younger son of Charles Graddick of Mobile , a circuit court judge and the former Attorney General of Alabama . In 2013,
817-399: The 2011 resignation of Jarrett Barrios from the GLAAD presidency, Mike Thompson served as interim president until the announcement of Herndon Graddick, previously GLAAD's vice-president of Programs and Communications, to the presidency on April 15, 2012. Graddick is the younger son of Charles Graddick of Mobile , a circuit court judge and the former Attorney General of Alabama . In 2013,
860-583: The 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards" . GLAAD.org . Retrieved 22 February 2013 . ^ Townsend, Megan (May 3, 2014). "George Takei, "Orange is the New Black," "Concussion" among #GLAADAwards recipients in New York City" . GLAAD . Archived from the original on December 29, 2016 . Retrieved May 4, 2014 . ^ "Thomas Roberts accepts the Vito Russo Award from Lynda Carter at #glaadawards NYC" . GLAAD.org . 7 May 2015. Archived from
903-425: The LA chapter becoming particularly influential due to its proximity to the California entertainment industry. GLAAD/NY and GLAAD/LA would eventually vote to merge in 1994, with other city chapters joining soon afterward; however, the chapters continue to exist, with the ceremonies of the GLAAD Media Awards being divided each year into three ceremonies held in New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco . Following
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#1732876766213946-414: The airwaves, and change their on-air logo to purple for the day. They also enlist people who wear purple during the day's broadcast. The hashtag #Spirit Day has become a trending topic on Twitter and Facebook every year. On social media, people such as Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres and President Barack Obama have shown their support for the campaign. GLAAD has at times worked with companies and studios in
989-414: The airwaves, and change their on-air logo to purple for the day. They also enlist people who wear purple during the day's broadcast. The hashtag #Spirit Day has become a trending topic on Twitter and Facebook every year. On social media, people such as Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres and President Barack Obama have shown their support for the campaign. GLAAD has at times worked with companies and studios in
1032-527: The entertainment industry to change the way the gay and lesbian community were portrayed on screen. Entertainment Weekly has named GLAAD as one of Hollywood's most powerful entities, and the Los Angeles Times described GLAAD as "possibly one of the most successful organizations lobbying the media for inclusion". Within the first five years of its founding in New York as the Gay and Lesbian Anti-Defamation League (soon after changed to "Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation" after legal pressure by
1075-465: The executive producers of the TBS series He's a Lady consulted GLAAD for review of the transgender representation in their own program. The crossover fighting game Street Fighter X Tekken , developed by Japanese video game developer and publisher Capcom , was released in 2012. The game features Poison , who is a transgender woman , as a playable character. Capcom worked closely with GLAAD on
1118-420: The executive producers of the TBS series He's a Lady consulted GLAAD for review of the transgender representation in their own program. The crossover fighting game Street Fighter X Tekken , developed by Japanese video game developer and publisher Capcom , was released in 2012. The game features Poison , who is a transgender woman , as a playable character. Capcom worked closely with GLAAD on
1161-433: The game's script to ensure they do not "alienate anybody" in regard to Poison's representation, and "anything that might be offensive has been very tailored to not be". Tell Me Why is an episodic narrative adventure game developed by French studio Dontnod Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios in 2020. The game focuses on twin siblings Alyson and Tyler Ronan , who is a transgender man . Tell Me Why
1204-433: The game's script to ensure they do not "alienate anybody" in regard to Poison's representation, and "anything that might be offensive has been very tailored to not be". Tell Me Why is an episodic narrative adventure game developed by French studio Dontnod Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios in 2020. The game focuses on twin siblings Alyson and Tyler Ronan , who is a transgender man . Tell Me Why
1247-510: The homes of several New York City activists as well as after-hours at the New York State Council on the Arts . The first reported meeting occurred on November 14, 1985. The founding group included film scholar Vito Russo ; Gregory Kolovakos , then on the staff of the NYS Arts Council and who later became the first executive director; Darryl Yates Rist; Allen Barnett ; and Jewelle Gomez , the organization's first treasurer. In 1987, after
1290-657: The name change was a commitment to incorporate bisexual and transgender people in their efforts to support the LGBTQ+ community in its entirety. Sarah Kate Ellis is the current president and CEO of GLAAD. Ellis took the positions in 2014 and under her leadership GLAAD's revenue grew by 38%. In 2015, Ellis promoted Nick Adams to the newly created position of Director of Transgender Media & Representation. Adams started working at GLAAD in 1998 and had previously been GLAAD's Director of Communications & Special Projects. In 2022, Ellis renegotiated her contract with GLAAD, receiving
1333-610: The name change was a commitment to incorporate bisexual and transgender people in their efforts to support the LGBTQ+ community in its entirety. Sarah Kate Ellis is the current president and CEO of GLAAD. Ellis took the positions in 2014 and under her leadership GLAAD's revenue grew by 38%. In 2015, Ellis promoted Nick Adams to the newly created position of Director of Transgender Media & Representation. Adams started working at GLAAD in 1998 and had previously been GLAAD's Director of Communications & Special Projects. In 2022, Ellis renegotiated her contract with GLAAD, receiving
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1376-426: The network's on-air depictions of gay men. Ray Giuliani, an executive producer of Seriously, Dude, I'm Gay , largely attributed the special's cancellation to pressures that Fox faced from GLAAD. Following the cancellation of the special, Fox organized another meeting with GLAAD for discussion over how to improve their on-air representations of the LGBT community. Following the cancellation of Seriously, Dude, I'm Gay
1419-426: The network's on-air depictions of gay men. Ray Giuliani, an executive producer of Seriously, Dude, I'm Gay , largely attributed the special's cancellation to pressures that Fox faced from GLAAD. Following the cancellation of the special, Fox organized another meeting with GLAAD for discussion over how to improve their on-air representations of the LGBT community. Following the cancellation of Seriously, Dude, I'm Gay
1462-1981: The original on 15 May 2015 . Retrieved 14 May 2015 . ^ Billy Porter calls for united front to 'protect our inalienable rights' at GLAAD Media Awards ^ "Judith Light, Wilson Cruz Honored at GLAAD Media Awards 2022" . 7 May 2022. ^ "Jonathan Van Ness calls for turning allyship into action in acceptance speech for GLAAD's Vito Russo Award" . 16 May 2023. External links [ edit ] Official GLAAD Media Awards website v t e GLAAD Media Awards Ceremonies 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Competitive Awards Outstanding Film – Wide Release Outstanding Film – Limited Release Outstanding Documentary Outstanding Comedy Series Outstanding Drama Series Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series Outstanding Kids and Family Programming Outstanding Reality Program Outstanding Individual Episode Outstanding Comic Book Outstanding Music Artist Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist Outstanding Video Game Special Awards Davidson/Valentini Award Excellence in Media Award Golden Gate Award Stephen F. Kolzak Award Vanguard Award Vito Russo Award Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=GLAAD_Vito_Russo_Award&oldid=1247333864 " Categories : GLAAD Media Awards Lists of LGBTQ-related award winners and nominees Awards established in 1992 GLAAD GLAAD ( / ɡ l æ d / )
1505-527: The staff of the NYS Arts Council and who later became the first executive director; Darryl Yates Rist; Allen Barnett ; and Jewelle Gomez , the organization's first treasurer. In 1987, after a meeting with GLAAD, The New York Times changed its editorial policy to use the word "gay" instead of harsher terms referring to homosexuality. GLAAD advocated that the Associated Press and other television and print news sources follow. GLAAD's influence soon spread to Los Angeles , where organizers began working with
1548-415: The world by inspiring educators to take action against bullying through hosting events and rallies. The campaign also created a GLAAD's Spirit Day kit for use in classrooms, which is available in 6 languages. On social media, people are encouraged to wear purple or go purple online in order to stand united against bullying. Large media companies such as NBC Universal and Viacom show support for Spirit Day on
1591-415: The world by inspiring educators to take action against bullying through hosting events and rallies. The campaign also created a GLAAD's Spirit Day kit for use in classrooms, which is available in 6 languages. On social media, people are encouraged to wear purple or go purple online in order to stand united against bullying. Large media companies such as NBC Universal and Viacom show support for Spirit Day on
1634-427: The year GLAAD changed its name from Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation to GLAAD, and Jennifer Finney Boylan was chosen as the first openly transgender co-chair of GLAAD's National Board of Directors. On March 24, 2013, GLAAD announced that it had formally dropped the "Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation" from their name and would now be known only as GLAAD to reflect their work more accurately;
1677-427: The year GLAAD changed its name from Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation to GLAAD, and Jennifer Finney Boylan was chosen as the first openly transgender co-chair of GLAAD's National Board of Directors. On March 24, 2013, GLAAD announced that it had formally dropped the "Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation" from their name and would now be known only as GLAAD to reflect their work more accurately;
1720-637: Was "effectively unsafe for LGBTQ users." GLAAD has begun the Together Movement , which encourages all to join in support of those discriminated against including women, Muslims, immigrants and members of the LGBTQ+ community. In 2010, GLAAD launched Spirit Day . Spirit Day is an annual national day of action to show LGBTQ youth that they are not alone. In 2016, Spirit Day was the world's largest and most visible anti-bullying campaign. The campaign works to bring anti-bullying resources to classrooms all around
1763-530: Was "effectively unsafe for LGBTQ users." GLAAD has begun the Together Movement , which encourages all to join in support of those discriminated against including women, Muslims, immigrants and members of the LGBTQ+ community. In 2010, GLAAD launched Spirit Day . Spirit Day is an annual national day of action to show LGBTQ youth that they are not alone. In 2016, Spirit Day was the world's largest and most visible anti-bullying campaign. The campaign works to bring anti-bullying resources to classrooms all around
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1806-405: Was the first Triple-A game to feature a transgender protagonist. GLAAD helped in creating Tyler's character, with the game's director Florent Guillaume described GLAAD as "invaluable" in developing Tyler's character and making him a "realistic hero". GLAAD's director of transgender representation Nick Adams served as consultant who, amongst other areas, helped ensure that Tyler would be played by
1849-405: Was the first Triple-A game to feature a transgender protagonist. GLAAD helped in creating Tyler's character, with the game's director Florent Guillaume described GLAAD as "invaluable" in developing Tyler's character and making him a "realistic hero". GLAAD's director of transgender representation Nick Adams served as consultant who, amongst other areas, helped ensure that Tyler would be played by
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