GLAAD announced the nominees for the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. Twitter and Facebook are abuzz with reactions from celebs, showrunners, network execs, and journalists.
Melissa Harris-Perry, whose show is nominated in the Outstanding TV Journalism – Newsmagazine category for her segment “Being Transgender in America,” responded to an email from GLAAD about the nomination:“I burst into tears (and immediately Tweeted this) as soon as I read it. I can't think of an award that could mean more to me to have MHP Show recognized for. “
For a complete list of nominees, please click here.
Check out tweets from Adam Lambert, who was nominated for Outstanding Music Artist, Ellen DeGeneres, who was nominated for Outstanding Talk Show Episode, Shonda Rhimes, whose show Grey’s Anatomy was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series, and others below.
I'm so grateful to be nominated for a @glaad Media Award! It was a great year! Congrats to my fellow nominees- great company to be in.
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) January 16, 2013
I'm so excited to be nominated for a @glaad Media Award. If I were any more glad, I'd have to spell it with two "a"s. #glaadawards Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 16, 2013
We, the cast and crew of #musicalchairs are proud to be nominated for a @glaad Media Award! #glaadawardsglaad.org/mediaawards Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) January 16, 2013
“@jen_tyrrell: Congratulations @thomasaroberts on @glaad award nomination! Thank you!” Thank You hope all is well with u & family!!
— Thomas Roberts (@ThomasARoberts) January 16, 2013
Congratulations to @amazingrace_cbs,@philkeoghan for their 2012 GLAAD Media Award nomination! #glaadawardsbit.ly/wnYgmz
— Beekman 1802 Boys (@Beekman1802Boys) January 16, 2013
I worked at @glaad for five years. Today I was nominated for a #glaadaward for my @huffpostgay piece. I am speechless.is.gd/17OmXC
— Andy Marra | 홍현기 (@Andy_Marra) January 16, 2013
We're so GLAAD that Degrassi is nominated...#punintended#cornywednesday
— Degrassi (@Degrassi) January 16, 2013
We at @greysabc are proud to be nominated for a @glaad Media Award! #glaadawardsglaad.org/mediaawards
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) January 16, 2013
My Dec. article on #LGBT workplace protections - buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/w… - is nominated for @glaad Outstanding Digital Journalism Article.
— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) January 16, 2013
Congratulations to every one of my fellow @glaad Media Award nominees. So much talent and brilliance! Bravo! #GLAADAwards
— Rod McCullom (@rodmccullom) January 16, 2013
i'm so honored! RT @tracygarza: @fakerapper @andy_marra @chrisgeidner congratulations to all of you on your #glaadawards nominations! :D
— Dr. K. R. Ziegler (@fakerapper) January 16, 2013
Keep The Lights On has received a nomination for"Best Film" in limited release for the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards!! bit.ly/WJeoHG
— ira sachs (@irasachs) January 16, 2013
We’re really @glaad! @paranorman nominated for #GLAADAwards for Outstanding Film – Wide Release. ow.ly/gRG2b
— Focus Features (@FocusFeatures) January 16, 2013
Congrats to the cast & crew of #glee on their @glaad Media Awards nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series! #glaadawards
— GLEE (@GLEEonFOX) January 16, 2013
YAYRT“@chuckny508: Congrats to @chelywright and @wishmeawaydoc for your @glaad GLAAD Media Awards nomination for Outstanding Documentary.”
— Chely Wright (@chelywright) January 16, 2013
Congratulations to @marjoriemliu, @j9schaefer& the whole Astonishing #XMen team on their #glaadawards nomination! glaad.org/mediaawards/no…
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) January 16, 2013
The GLAAD Media Awards will be held in three locations: March 16 in New York, April 20 in Los Angeles, and May 11 in San Francisco. The 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards are presented by Ketel One Vodka and Wells Fargo.
Find out how you can get tickets here.
For more information on the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, including sponsorship, donation and volunteer opportunities, visit the GLAAD Media Awards home page.