27th GLAAD Media Awards
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The 27th GLAAD Media Awards is the 2016 annual presentation of the GLAAD Media Awards, presented by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation honoring the 2015 season. The awards honored films, television shows, musicians and works of journalism that fairly and accurately represent the LGBT community and issues relevant to the community. GLAAD announced 144 nominees in 31 English and Spanish language categories for the awards. The awards were presented at ceremonies in Los Angeles on April 2 and New York on May 14. The nominees were announced on January 27, 2016.[1] American singer Demi Lovato, who was honored with the GLAAD Vanguard Award, performed "Stone Cold" at the Los Angeles ceremonies on April 2, 2016.[2]
Winners and nominees
English-language categories
| Award | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Outstanding Film - Wide Release | |
| Outstanding Film - Limited Release | |
| Outstanding Drama Series | |
| Outstanding Comedy Series | |
| Outstanding Individual Episode (in a series without a regular LGBT character) |
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| Outstanding TV Movie or Mini-Series | |
| Outstanding Documentary | |
| Outstanding Reality Program |
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| Outstanding Daily Drama |
Special awards
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Ally Award | Mariah Carey |
| Excellence in Media Award | Robert De Niro |
| Vanguard Award | Demi Lovato |
| Stephen F. Kolzak Award | Ruby Rose |
