GLAAD, the world’s leading LGBTQ media advocacy organization, has officially opened submissions for its 37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. The annual awards honor fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people across television, film, music, journalism, and more. Since its launch in 1990, the GLAAD Media Awards have become a global platform celebrating visibility, acceptance, and impactful storytelling.
Event Details and Leadership
The 37th GLAAD Media Awards will take place in Los Angeles, with the exact date to be announced. GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis returns as Executive Producer, joined by Rich Ferraro and Anthony Allen Ramos, with Jose Useche serving as Producer. Last year’s 36th GLAAD Media Awards streamed exclusively on Hulu, making it accessible to a worldwide audience.
Submission Window and Fees
Entries officially open Monday, Sept. 22, and close Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at 6 p.m. ET. Standard submissions carry a $350 fee. Late entries submitted by Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, incur an additional $150, totaling $500. Submissions received after Dec. 22 will not be accepted.
Projects debuting between Nov. 24 and Dec. 31 should contact submissions@glaad.org for special instructions.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, media must have been released, broadcast, or published in the U.S. between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2025. Entries can be submitted in both English and Spanish-language categories. A full list of award categories and eligibility rules is available on GLAAD’s submissions portal, and potential entrants are encouraged to review this before submitting.
Nominees for the 37th GLAAD Media Awards will be announced in early 2026. Questions about submissions outside the portal can be directed to submissions@glaad.org.
About GLAAD
GLAAD has been shaping the narrative of LGBTQ acceptance for more than four decades. Founded in response to harmful AIDS coverage, GLAAD now fights for visibility and fairness across entertainment, news, politics, and social media. The organization’s mission is to create a world where everyone can live openly and authentically.
GLAAD invites media creators, journalists, and storytellers to join in celebrating LGBTQ representation, making this year’s awards a showcase of both the legacy achieved and the future being built. Submissions for the 37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards are officially open here.
