GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding New TV Series
| GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding New TV Series | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Excellence in depiction of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer) community in a television series in their first season |
| Venue | Varies |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | GLAAD |
| First award | April 2, 2022 |
| Currently held by | Heated Rivalry (2026) |
The GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding New TV Series is an annual award that honors television series in their first season for excellence in the depiction of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer) 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 founded in 1985, formerly called the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation—at ceremonies in New York City and Los Angeles between March and May.[1]
For a series to be eligible, it must be a scripted comedy or drama series in its first season that premiered in the United States during the eligibility period and include at least one LGBTQ character in a leading, supporting, or recurring capacity. The award may be accepted by the show's producers, writers, and/or actors.[2] Series selected by GLAAD are evaluated based on four criteria: "Fair, Accurate, and Inclusive Representations" of the LGBTQ community, "Boldness and Originality" of the project, significant "Impact" on mainstream culture, and "Overall Quality" of the project. GLAAD monitors mainstream media to identify which series will be nominated, while also issuing a Call for Entries that encourages media outlets to submit programs for consideration. In order for series created by and for LGBTQ audiences to be considered for nomination, they must be submitted after the Call for Entries. Winners are determined by a plurality vote by GLAAD staff and board, donors and volunteers, and selected media industry experts.[3]
The award was first presented at the 33rd GLAAD Media Awards in 2022.[4] As of 2026, the award has been presented to five television series. The inaugural recipient of the award was Hacks.[5] The most recent recipient is Heated Rivalry, which was honored at the 37th GLAAD Media Awards in 2026.[6]
Winners and nominations
| ‡ | Indicates the winner |
References
- ^ "GLAAD Media Awards Selection Process". GLAAD. September 10, 2011. Archived from the original on August 17, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ^ "Official 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards Categories". GLAAD. Archived from the original on March 7, 2026. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ^ "GLAAD Media Awards Selection Process". GLAAD. Archived from the original on March 7, 2026. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ^ a b Tapp, Tom (January 19, 2022). "GLAAD Media Awards Nominations: HBO/HBO Max Leads With 19; Netflix Close Behind". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ^ a b Aquilina, Tyler (April 3, 2022). "Hacks, Drag Race, and more honored at 2022 GLAAD Media Awards: See the full list of winners". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ^ a b Pedersen, Erik (March 5, 2026). "GLAAD Media Awards Winners Include 'Heated Rivalry', 'Stranger Things' & 'The Traitors' – Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ^ Webb Mitovich, Matt (January 18, 2023). "GLAAD Media Awards: Heartstopper, Our Flag Means Death, League Of Their Own Among First-Time TV Nominees". TVLine. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ^ Huff, Lauren (March 30, 2023). "GLAAD Media Awards: 'Bros,' 'A League of Their Own' Take Top Prizes". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ^ Webb Mitovich, Matt (January 17, 2023). "GLAAD Media Awards: 'Fellow Travelers,' 'All of Us Strangers,' 'Bottoms' and Ice Spice Among Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ^ Tapp, Tom (May 11, 2024). "GLAAD Media Award Winners Include 'Red, White & Royal Blue', 'The Last Of Us' & 'Heartstopper' – Update". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (January 22, 2025). "GLAAD Media Awards Nominations Revealed; 'Emilia Pérez' Snubbed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ^ Matt, Minton (March 28, 2025). "'Agatha All Along,' 'Baby Reindeer' and Cynthia Erivo Win Top Prizes at 2025 GLAAD Media Awards". Variety. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ^ Lindsay, Benjamin (January 7, 2026). "GLAAD Media Awards 2026: 'Heated Rivalry,' 'Stranger Things' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' Land TV, Film Noms". TheWrap. Retrieved March 7, 2026.