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The21st GLAAD Media Awards was the 2010 annual presentation of themedia awards presented by theGay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. The awards seek to honor films, television shows, musicians and works of journalism that fairly and accurately represent theLGBT community and issues relevant to the community.[1] The 21st annual award ceremony included 116 nominees in 24 English-language categories, and 36 Spanish-language nominees in eight categories.[2]
The awards were presented in three separate shows: one inNew York City on March 13, one inLos Angeles on April 18, and one inSan Francisco on June 5.[1] The Los Angeles event was hosted byCandis Cayne andWilson Cruz.[2]Alan Cumming hosted the New York awards, andBruce Vilanch hosted the San Francisco event.[3] Additional guests and presenters included Elizabeth Keener,Tom Ford,Benjamin Bratt andRob Halford.[2][3]
ComedianWanda Sykes received the Stephen F. Kolzak Award, which is presented to an openly gay media professional who has made a difference promoting and advancing equal rights in the community.[2] Sykes publicly came out in 2008 at aLas Vegas rally.[4] She said of receiving the award, "I greatly appreciate the work that GLAAD continues to do, promoting equality, fair representation and tolerance for our LGBT community. I just pray that I don't ruin what GLAAD has achieved with all of my shenanigans."[5]
ActressDrew Barrymore received the Vanguard Award, which is presented to media professionals who have increased the visibility and understanding of the gay community.[2] Barrymore was selected for her portrayal of a lesbian daughter of a widower in the filmEverybody's Fine, as well as her vocal support forsame sex marriage.[3] Barrymore said, "I was born, bred and raised among diversity, it has defined me and made me the person I am today. I'm honored and humbled to be receiving this award."[5] ActressCynthia Nixon also received the Vito Russo Award,[2] and the musicalHair received a special recognition.[6]
Winning nominees are indicated by bold text.
Outstanding Film – Wide Release[6]
Outstanding Film – Limited Release[6]
Outstanding Drama Series[6]
Outstanding Comedy Series[6]
Outstanding Individual Episode (in a series without a regular LGBT character)[6]
Outstanding TV Movie or Mini-Series[6]
Outstanding Documentary[6]
Outstanding Reality Program[6]
Outstanding Daily Drama[6]
Outstanding Music Artist[6]
Outstanding Talk Show Episode[6]
Outstanding TV Journalism – Newsmagazine[6]
Outstanding TV Journalism Segment[6]
Outstanding Newspaper Article[6]
Outstanding Newspaper Columnist[6]
Outstanding Newspaper Overall Coverage[6]
Outstanding Magazine Article[6]
Outstanding Magazine Overall Coverage[6]
Outstanding Digital Journalism Article[6]
Outstanding Digital Journalism – Multimedia[6]
Outstanding Comic Book[6]
Outstanding Los Angeles Theater[6]
Outstanding New York Theater: Broadway & Off-Broadway[6]
Outstanding New York Theater: Off-Off Broadway[6]