# GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Kids and Family Programming

The GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Kids and Family Programming is an annual award that honors children's and family programming for excellence in the treatment of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) 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—at ceremonies held primarily in New York City and Los Angeles between March and May.
The award was first given at the 29th GLAAD Media Awards in 2018 to Andi Mack, a comedy-drama television series that aired on Disney Channel. Concerning the creation of this category, GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis stated that it was added to "raise the bar for current and future LGBTQ inclusion in this hugely popular and impactful genre", arguing about the importance of younger individuals, that are "coming out earlier and in greater numbers, [to] see their lives and experiences reflected in thoughtful, loving, and affirming ways". Throughout the award's history, there have only been two instances where a tie occurred, both between animated and live-action works: in 2020 where Hulu's The Bravest Knight and Disney+'s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series won, and again the following year with Hulu's First Day and Netflix's She-Ra and the Princesses of Power winning. At the 34th GLAAD Media Awards in 2023, the award was formally split into Animated and Live Action categories.
For a program to be eligible, it must be family-oriented and made for children, tweens, teenagers, and their parents. Furthermore, programs must include at least one LGBT character in a leading, supporting, or recurring capacity; in the absence of a regular LGBT character, the show must feature an LGBT-inclusive episode or story arc. Programs are judged based on the tone of the narrative and the "storytelling techniques required for the age of the intended audience". Children's and family programming selected by GLAAD are evaluated based on four criteria: "Fair, Accurate, and Inclusive Representations" of the LGBT 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 children's and family programs will be nominated, while also issuing a call for entries that encourages media outlets to submit youth-oriented programming for consideration. By contrast, in order for family programming created by and for LGBT 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 its board, Shareholders Circle members, volunteers and affiliated individuals.
Since its inception, the award has been given to nine programs. At the 34th GLAAD Media Awards, Dead End: Paranormal Park won in the Animation category, with Heartstopper winning in the Live-Action category.

## Winners and nominations

Table key :
| ‡ | Indicates the winner |
Winners and nominees :
| Award year | Program | Network | Ref(s). |
| 2018 (29th) | Andi Mack ‡ | Disney Channel | [7] [8] |
| 2018 (29th) | Danger & Eggs: "Chosen Family" | Amazon Video | [7] [8] |
| 2018 (29th) | Doc McStuffins: "The Emergency Plan" | Disney Channel | [7] [8] |
| 2018 (29th) | The Loud House | Nickelodeon | [7] [8] |
| 2018 (29th) | Steven Universe | Cartoon Network | [7] [8] |
| 2019 (30th) | Steven Universe ‡ | Cartoon Network | [9] [10] |
| 2019 (30th) | Adventure Time | Cartoon Network | [9] [10] |
| 2019 (30th) | Andi Mack | Disney Channel | [9] [10] |
| 2019 (30th) | Anne with an E | Netflix | [9] [10] |
| 2019 (30th) | She-Ra and the Princesses of Power | Netflix | [9] [10] |
| 2020 (31st) | The Bravest Knight ‡ | Hulu | [11] [12] |
| 2020 (31st) | High School Musical: The Musical: The Series ‡ | Disney+ | [11] [12] |
| 2020 (31st) | Andi Mack | Disney Channel | [11] [12] |
| 2020 (31st) | Arthur: "Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone" | PBS | [11] [12] |
| 2020 (31st) | The Loud House | Nickelodeon | [11] [12] |
| 2020 (31st) | Nella the Princess Knight: "A Tale of Two Nellas" | Nick Jr. Channel | [11] [12] |
| 2020 (31st) | Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling | Netflix | [11] [12] |
| 2020 (31st) | She-Ra and the Princesses of Power | Netflix | [11] [12] |
| 2020 (31st) | Steven Universe: The Movie | Cartoon Network | [11] [12] |
| 2020 (31st) | Twelve Forever | Netflix | [11] [12] |
| 2021 (32nd) | First Day ‡ | Hulu | [13] [14] |
| 2021 (32nd) | She-Ra and the Princesses of Power ‡ | Netflix | [13] [14] |
| 2021 (32nd) | Adventure Time: Distant Lands: "Obsidian" | HBO Max | [13] [14] |
| 2021 (32nd) | The Baby-Sitters Club: "Mary Anne Saves the Day" | Netflix | [13] [14] |
| 2021 (32nd) | Craig of the Creek | Cartoon Network | [13] [14] |
| 2021 (32nd) | Diary of a Future President | Disney+ | [13] [14] |
| 2021 (32nd) | Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts | Netflix | [13] [14] |
| 2021 (32nd) | The Loud House | Nickelodeon | [13] [14] |
| 2021 (32nd) | The Owl House | Disney Channel | [13] [14] |
| 2021 (32nd) | Steven Universe | Cartoon Network | [13] [14] |
| 2022 (33rd) | Power Rangers Dino Fury ‡ | Nickelodeon / Netflix | [15] [16] |
| 2022 (33rd) | Amphibia | Disney Channel | [15] [16] |
| 2022 (33rd) | The Baby-Sitters Club: "Claudia and the Sad Goodbye" | Netflix | [15] [16] |
| 2022 (33rd) | Centaurworld | Netflix | [15] [16] |
| 2022 (33rd) | Danger Force: "Manlee Men" | Nickelodeon | [15] [16] |
| 2022 (33rd) | Diary of a Future President | Disney+ | [15] [16] |
| 2022 (33rd) | Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. | Disney+ | [15] [16] |
| 2022 (33rd) | High School Musical: The Musical: The Series | Disney+ | [15] [16] |
| 2022 (33rd) | The Loud House | Nickelodeon | [15] [16] |
| 2022 (33rd) | The Owl House | Disney Channel | [15] [16] |
| 2023 (34th) | Animated | Animated | [17] [18] |
| 2023 (34th) | Dead End: Paranormal Park ‡ | Netflix | [17] [18] |
| 2023 (34th) | Amphibia | Disney Channel | [17] [18] |
| 2023 (34th) | Battle Kitty | Netflix | [17] [18] |
| 2023 (34th) | Big Nate | Nickelodeon | [17] [18] |
| 2023 (34th) | Craig of the Creek | Cartoon Network | [17] [18] |
| 2023 (34th) | The Dragon Prince | Netflix | [17] [18] |
| 2023 (34th) | Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous | Netflix | [17] [18] |
| 2023 (34th) | The Owl House | Disney Channel | [17] [18] |
| 2023 (34th) | The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder | Disney+ | [17] [18] |
| 2023 (34th) | Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! | Cartoon Network | [17] [18] |
| [17] [18] ||
| 2023 (34th) | Heartstopper ‡ | Netflix | [17] [18] |
| 2023 (34th) | Better Nate Than Ever | Disney+ | [17] [18] |
| 2023 (34th) | First Day | Hulu | [17] [18] |
| 2023 (34th) | High School Musical: The Musical: The Series | Disney+ | [17] [18] |
| 2023 (34th) | Monster High: The Movie | Nickelodeon / Paramount+ | [17] [18] |
| 2023 (34th) | Power Rangers Dino Fury | Netflix | [17] [18] |
| 2023 (34th) | Raven's Home | Disney Channel | [17] [18] |
| 2023 (34th) | Rebel Cheer Squad | Netflix | [17] [18] |
| 2023 (34th) | Trevor: The Musical | Disney+ | [17] [18] |
| 2023 (34th) | Zombies 3 | Disney+ | [17] [18] |
| 2024 (35th) | Animated | Animated | [19] [20] |
| 2024 (35th) | Hailey's On It! ‡ | Disney Channel | [19] [20] |
| 2024 (35th) | Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake | Max | [19] [20] |
| 2024 (35th) | Craig of the Creek | Cartoon Network | [19] [20] |
| 2024 (35th) | The Dragon Prince | Netflix | [19] [20] |
| 2024 (35th) | The Ghost and Molly McGee | Disney Channel | [19] [20] |
| 2024 (35th) | The Loud House | Nickelodeon | [19] [20] |
| 2024 (35th) | Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur | Disney Channel | [19] [20] |
| 2024 (35th) | Nimona | Netflix | [19] [20] |
| 2024 (35th) | The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder | Disney+ | [19] [20] |
| 2024 (35th) | Transformers: EarthSpark | Paramount+ | [19] [20] |
| [19] [20] ||
| 2024 (35th) | Heartstopper‡ | Netflix | [19] [20] |
| 2024 (35th) | High School Musical: The Musical: The Series | Disney+ | [19] [20] |
| 2024 (35th) | Jane | Apple TV+ | [19] [20] |
| 2024 (35th) | Power Rangers Cosmic Fury | Netflix | [19] [20] |
| 2024 (35th) | XO, Kitty | Netflix | [19] [20] |
| 2025 (36th) | Animated | Animated | |
| 2025 (36th) | The Bravest Knight | Hulu | |
| 2025 (36th) | The Dragon Prince | Netflix | |
| 2025 (36th) | Fright Krewe | (Hulu / Peacock) | |
| 2025 (36th) | Kiff: The Haunting of Miss McGravy’s House | Disney Channel | |
| 2025 (36th) | “I Wanna Dance with My Buddy” Hailey’s On It! | Disney Channel | |
| 2025 (36th) | Jurassic World: Chaos Theory | Netflix | |
| 2025 (36th) | The Loud House | Nickelodeon | |
| 2025 (36th) | Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur | Disney Channel | |
| 2025 (36th) | “Powerless” Monsters at Work | Disney Channel | |
| 2025 (36th) | “Summer of Heart Eyes” Primos | Disney Channel | |
| 2025 (36th) | Empire Waist | Blue Fox Entertainment | |
| 2025 (36th) | Heartstopper | Netflix | |
| 2025 (36th) | “If You Love Me” Beyond Black Beauty | Amazon Prime Video | |
| 2025 (36th) | Jane | Apple TV+ | |
| 2025 (36th) | “Louds in Love” The Really Loud House | Nickelodeon | |

## Multiple wins and nominations
### Programs

| Wins | Program |
| 2 | Heartstopper |
| Nominations | Program |
| 5 | The Loud House |
| 4 | High School Musical: The Series |
| 3 | Andi Mack |
| 3 | Craig of the Creek |
| 3 | The Owl House |
| 3 | She-Ra and the Princesses of Power |
| 3 | Steven Universe |
| 2 | Amphibia |
| 2 | Diary of a Future President |
| 2 | Heartstopper |
| 2 | The Dragon Prince |
| 2 | First Day |
| 2 | The Babysitters Club |

### Networks

| Wins | Format | Network |
| 5 | 3 live action, 2 animated | Netflix |
| 2 | 1 live action, 1 animated | Disney Channel |
| 2 | 1 live action, 1 animated | Hulu |
| Nominations | Format | Network |
| 23 | 9 live action, 14 animated | Netflix |
| 13 | 4 live action, 9 animated | Disney Channel |
| 12 | 10 live action, 2 animated | Disney+ |
| 9 | 3 live action, 6 animated | Nickelodeon |
| 9 | 9 animated | Cartoon Network |
| 3 | 2 live action, 1 animated | Hulu |
| 2 | 1 live action, 1 animated | Paramount+ |
| 2 | 2 animated | HBO Max/Max |