GLAAD Media Awards

March 27, 2007

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A wild night last night in New York, as the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation honored various media organizations and personalities for their work in promoting the LGBT community.

Jennifer Hudson was on hand to present the Excellence in Media Award to Patti LaBelle – who, come on, is a serious contender. She’s always been full-voiced supportive of our community as well as doing quite a bit of outreach work for organizations that increase awareness for HIV/AIDS.

"I am so honored that the gay and lesbian community honors me tonight because I have been with you for 45 years," LaBelle said, "I don't know why people discriminate against you. I don't know why people can't see you marrying...whatever you want to do, it should be accepted by the world."

Other awards include The Vito Russo Award, presented to Tom Ford, and the Pioneer Award, presented to comedian and commentator Kate Clinton.

Outstanding film honors went to Quinceañera while Rosie O’Donnell’s project for HBO: “All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise” won for outstanding documentary.

Some of our own Bravo alums were on hand, including all five Queer Eye guys, and Tim Gunn, who accepted the award for “Outstanding Reality Program.” “Project Runway” had been nominated before, but this year, it beat out “Amazing Race” and “Big Brother” (and weirdly, “Work Out” and “Queer Eye” on Bravo.)

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