At this year's 7th Annual Short Awards, YouTube's #ProudToPlay campaign won the award for Best Use of Video. #ProudToPlay served as a YouTube-powered cause that brought together athletes, celebrities, and YouTube personalities to champion equality and inclusivity for athletes around the world.
As a part of the initiative to celebrate LGBT athletes and create a safe place where people can express themselves, GLAAD helped work with YouTube on #ProudToPlay. The #ProudToPlay campaign featured celebrities, politicians, world class athletes and fans rallying behind the message of acceptance for the LGBT community. Their anthem video racked up millions of views and thousands of videos were created by our YouTube community. But most importantly, young athletes who struggle with their sexual identity now know that they are not alone and they should always be Proud To Play. Congrats, #ProudToPlay!
Serving trophy realness with @tyleroakley at the #ShortyAwards. Such a fun night. Great seeing you! #ProudToPlaypic.twitter.com/BRqCn1o5hS
— Raymond Braun (@raymondbraun) April 22, 2015
so much fun at the #ShortyAwards! met some great people, presented some awards, & was nominated for best podcast! <3 pic.twitter.com/2QvyyeSJW0
— Tyler Oakley (@tyleroakley) April 21, 2015
To continue showing support for the LGBT community, sign the #GotYourBack pledge at glaad.org/gotyourback.