Complex sentence: It is named after a founding member of GLAAD and author of The Celluloid Closet, the Vito Russo Award is presented in New York to an openly lesbian or gay member of the entertainment or media community for outstanding contributions toward eliminating homophobia.
Split into simpler sentences: It is named after a founding member of GLAAD and author of "The Celluloid Closet". The award is presented in New York to an openly lesbian or gay member of the entertainment or media community for outstanding contributions toward eliminating homophobia.