GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Kids and Family Programming
Awarded forOutstanding Kids and Family Programming
CountryUnited States
Presented byGLAAD
First awardedApril 12, 2018; 6 years ago (2018-04-12)
Currently held byDead End: Paranormal Park
Heartstopper (2023)

The GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Kids and Family Programming is an annual award that honors children's and family programming for excellence in the treatment of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) characters and themes. It is one of several categories of the annual GLAAD Media Awards, which are presented by GLAAD—an American non-governmental media monitoring organization—at ceremonies held primarily in New York City and Los Angeles between March and May.[1]

The award was first given at the 29th GLAAD Media Awards in 2018 to Andi Mack, a comedy-drama television series that aired on Disney Channel. Concerning the creation of this category, GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis stated that it was added to "raise the bar for current and future LGBTQ inclusion in this hugely popular and impactful genre", arguing about the importance of younger individuals, that are "coming out earlier and in greater numbers, [to] see their lives and experiences reflected in thoughtful, loving, and affirming ways".[2] Throughout the award's history, there have only been two instances where a tie occurred, both between animated and live-action works: in 2020 where Hulu's The Bravest Knight and Disney+'s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series won, and again the following year with Hulu's First Day and Netflix's She-Ra and the Princesses of Power winning. At the 34th GLAAD Media Awards in 2023, the award was formally split into Animated and Live Action categories.

For a program to be eligible, it must be family-oriented and made for children, tweens, teenagers, and their parents.[3] Furthermore, programs must include at least one LGBT character in a leading, supporting, or recurring capacity; in the absence of a regular LGBT character, the show must feature an LGBT-inclusive episode or story arc.[4] Programs are judged based on the tone of the narrative and the "storytelling techniques required for the age of the intended audience".[4] Children's and family programming selected by GLAAD are evaluated based on four criteria: "Fair, Accurate, and Inclusive Representations" of the LGBT community, "Boldness and Originality" of the project, significant "Impact" on mainstream culture, and "Overall Quality" of the project.[5] GLAAD monitors mainstream media to identify which children's and family programs will be nominated, while also issuing a call for entries that encourages media outlets to submit youth-oriented programming for consideration. By contrast, in order for family programming created by and for LGBT audiences to be considered for nomination, they must be submitted after the call for entries.[5] Winners are determined by a plurality vote by GLAAD staff and its board, Shareholders Circle members,[a] volunteers and affiliated individuals.[5]

Since its inception, the award has been given to nine programs. At the 34th GLAAD Media Awards, Dead End: Paranormal Park won in the Animation category, with Heartstopper winning in the Live-Action category.

Winners and nominations

Table key
‡ Indicates the winner
Winners and nominees
Award year Program Network Ref(s).
2018
(29th) 		Andi Mack ‡ Disney Channel [7]
[8]
Danger & Eggs: "Chosen Family" Amazon Video
Doc McStuffins: "The Emergency Plan" Disney Channel
The Loud House Nickelodeon
Steven Universe Cartoon Network
2019
(30th) 		Steven Universe ‡ Cartoon Network [9]
[10]
Adventure Time Cartoon Network
Andi Mack Disney Channel
Anne with an E Netflix
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
2020
(31st) 		The Bravest Knight ‡ Hulu [11]
[12]
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series ‡ Disney+
Andi Mack Disney Channel
Arthur: "Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone" PBS
The Loud House Nickelodeon
Nella the Princess Knight: "A Tale of Two Nellas" Nick Jr. Channel
Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling Netflix
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
Steven Universe: The Movie Cartoon Network
Twelve Forever Netflix
2021
(32nd) 		First Day ‡ Hulu [13]
[14]
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power ‡ Netflix
Adventure Time: Distant Lands: "Obsidian" HBO Max
The Baby-Sitters Club: "Mary Anne Saves the Day" Netflix
Craig of the Creek Cartoon Network
Diary of a Future President Disney+
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Netflix
The Loud House Nickelodeon
The Owl House Disney Channel
Steven Universe Cartoon Network
2022
(33rd) 		Power Rangers Dino Fury ‡ Nickelodeon / Netflix [15]
[16]
Amphibia Disney Channel
The Baby-Sitters Club: "Claudia and the Sad Goodbye" Netflix
Centaurworld
Danger Force: "Manlee Men" Nickelodeon
Diary of a Future President Disney+
Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
The Loud House Nickelodeon
The Owl House Disney Channel
2023
(34th) 		Animated [17]
[18]
Dead End: Paranormal Park ‡ Netflix
Amphibia Disney Channel
Battle Kitty Netflix
Big Nate Nickelodeon
Craig of the Creek Cartoon Network
The Dragon Prince Netflix
Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous
The Owl House Disney Channel
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Disney+
Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! Cartoon Network
Live Action
Heartstopper ‡ Netflix
Better Nate Than Ever Disney+
First Day Hulu
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Disney+
Monster High: The Movie Nickelodeon / Paramount+
Power Rangers Dino Fury Netflix
Raven's Home Disney Channel
Rebel Cheer Squad Netflix
Trevor: The Musical Disney+
Zombies 3
2024
(35th) 		Animated [19]
Hailey's On It! ‡ Disney Channel
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake Max
Craig of the Creek Cartoon Network
The Dragon Prince Netflix
The Ghost and Molly McGee Disney Channel
The Loud House Nickelodeon
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Disney Channel
Nimona Netflix
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Disney+
Transformers: EarthSpark Paramount+
Live Action
Heartstopper Netflix
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Disney+
Jane Apple TV+
Power Rangers Cosmic Fury Netflix
XO, Kitty Netflix

Notes

  1. ^ The Shareholders Circle consists of individuals who have made a donation of $1,500 or more.[6]

References

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  3. ^ "29th GLAAD Media Awards - Categories". GLAAD. Archived from the original on November 19, 2023. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Official 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Categories". GLAAD. Archived from the original on November 19, 2023. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c "GLAAD Media Awards Selection Process". GLAAD. Archived from the original on July 11, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
  6. ^ "Support GLAAD". GLAAD. September 9, 2011. Archived from the original on January 15, 2022. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  7. ^ Chuba, Kirsten (January 19, 2018). "GLAAD Media Awards Nominees: Full List". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. ISSN 0042-2738. Archived from the original on April 21, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  8. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (May 5, 2018). "GLAAD Media Awards: Call Me by Your Name Wins Best Film". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  9. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (January 25, 2019). "GLAAD Media Awards Nominations: Love, Simon, Crazy Rich Asians, And Pose Recognized For LGBTQ Inclusion". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on January 25, 2019. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
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  11. ^ Gardner, Chris; Howard, Annie (January 8, 2020). "GLAAD Media Awards: Booksmart, Bombshell, Rocketman Among Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Eldridge Industries. ISSN 0018-3660. Archived from the original on February 18, 2020. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
  12. ^ Nolfi, Joey (July 30, 2020). "Post-Emmys Snub, Pose Wins GLAAD Media Award Beside Schitt's Creek, Booksmart". Entertainment Weekly. Dotdash Meredith. ISSN 1049-0434. Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  13. ^ Raymos, Dino-Ray (January 28, 2021). "GLAAD Unveils Nominees For 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards; Deadline's New Hollywood Podcast Honored With Special Recognition Award". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  14. ^ Respers France, Lisa (April 9, 2021). "GLAAD Media Awards 2021: The winners list". CNN. Archived from the original on April 11, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  15. ^ Gardner, Chris (January 19, 2022). "GLAAD Media Awards: Lil Nas X, Eternals, Sex Education and Yellowjackets Among Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. ISSN 0018-3660. Archived from the original on January 28, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  16. ^ Ring, Trudy (May 6, 2022). "Pose, Lil Nas X, Power Rangers, and More Win GLAAD Awards". The Advocate. Pride Media. Archived from the original on May 7, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
  17. ^ Complex, Valerie (January 18, 2023). "GLAAD Announces Nominees For The 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on January 18, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
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  19. ^ Pedersen, Erik (2024-01-17). "GLAAD Media Awards Nominations Revealed". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-01-17.

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