The 25th GLAAD Media Awards was the 2014 annual presentation of the

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s, presented by GLAAD honoring the 2013 season. The awards honored films, television shows, musicians and works of journalism that fairly and accurately represent the

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community and issues relevant to the community. The 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards honored 93 nominees in 20 English-language categories and 37 nominees in nine Spanish-language categories. The nominees were announced on January 30, 2014. The awards were presented in two separate ceremonies; at

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on April 12, 2014, and at the Waldorf Astoria in

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on May 3, 2014.

Winners and nominees

The winners are indicated in bold.

English-language categories

Spanish-language categories

Honorary awards

* Pioneer Award to Norman Lear * Vanguard Award to Jennifer Lopez ('' The Fosters'' executive producer) * Stephen F. Kolzak Award to

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('' Orange Is the New Black'' actress) * International advocate for change award to Manny de Guerre * Vito Russo Award to

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References

External links

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