Ricky Martin Receives GLAAD Award

Ricky Martin will receive special recognition at this year’s GLAAD media awards for promoting equal rights and his association with the LGBT community. He will receive the Vito Russo Award at an event for the organization. The ceremony will take place on March 19th in New York City, and it will also celebrate GLAAD’s 25th anniversary.

GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios told EW.com, “Ricky coming out was a game changer for many gay and transgender Latino children, who for too long, did not have many out gay people to look up to.

“Through his music, videos, and interviews, Ricky has sent an important message that our community wants the same things all people do: an equal chance to raise our families and take care of our loved ones.”

The Vito Russo Award is given to openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender media professionals who have made an impact in the LGBT community by promoting equal rights.

Kristen Chenoweth is also being honored at the event and will receive the Vanguard Award in Los Angeles on April 10.