Admittedly, animated works have had a short run in the shortlists of the GLAAD Media Awards, which nominate works of notable relevance to the LGBT community. Milestones:
- 2018 seems to be the year when GLAAD began to broaden nominations to more age groups and media, creating a category for Kids and Family Programming.
- 2021 saw the introduction of Outstanding Children’s Programming (for younger children)
- 2023 is the first with an animated category, albeit for Kids and Family Programming
I wouldn’t be surprised if GLAAD follows the NAACP Image Awards in creating an animated category for Outstanding Film at some point.
2013
Outstanding Film – Wide Release
- ParaNorman
2017
Outstanding Comedy Series
- Steven Universe
2018
Outstanding Kids and Family Programming
- The Loud House
- Steven Universe
- Danger & Eggs
- Doc McStuffins
2019
Outstanding Kids & Family Programming
- Adventure Time (Cartoon Network)
- She-Ra (Netflix)
- Steven Universe (Cartoon Network)
2020
Outstanding Kids and Family Programming
- The Bravest Knight (Hulu)
- The Loud House (Nickelodeon)
- “Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone” – Arthur (PBS)
- Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling (Netflix)
- She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (Netflix)
- Steven Universe: The Movie (Cartoon Network)
- “A Tale of Two Nellas” – Nella the Princess Knight (Nick Jr.)
- Twelve Forever (Netflix)
2021
Outstanding Children’s Programming
- “Challenge of the Senior Junior Woodchucks!” – DuckTales (Disney XD)
- “Dogbot” – Clifford the Big Red Dog (PBS)
- “Nancy Plays Dress Up” – Fancy Nancy (Disney Junior)
- Summer Camp Island (HBO Max)
Outstanding Kids and Family Programming
- She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (DreamWorks Animation/Netflix)
- Craig of the Creek (Cartoon Network)
- Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (Dreamworks Animation/Netflix)
- The Loud House (Nickelodeon)
- “Obsidian” – Adventure Time: Distant Lands (HBO Max)
- The Owl House (Disney Channel)
- Steven Universe (Cartoon Network)
Special Recognition
- Out (Pixar/Disney+)
2022
Outstanding Children’s Programming
- “Family Day” – Sesame Street (HBO Max)
- “Berry Bounty Banquet – Part 2” – Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City (WildBrain Studios/YouTube Kids)
- City of Ghosts (Netflix)
- “Gonzo-rella” – Muppet Babies (Disney Junior)
- “Joie de Jonathan” – Fancy Nancy (Disney Junior)
- Ridley Jones (Netflix)
- Rugrats (Paramount+)
- Summer Camp Island (Cartoon Network/HBO Max)
- We The People (Netflix)
- “Whatever Floats Your Float” – Madagascar: A Little Wild (Hulu/Peacock)
Outstanding Film – Wide Release
- The Mitchells vs. the Machines (Netflix)
Outstanding Documentary
- Flee
Outstanding Kids and Family Programming
- Power Rangers Dino Fury (Nickelodeon/Netflix)
- Amphibia (Disney Channel)
- Centaurworld (Netflix)
- The Loud House (Nickelodeon)
- The Owl House (Disney Channel)
2023
Outstanding Film – Wide Release
- “Lightyear” (Pixar)
- “Strange World” (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Outstanding Film – Limited Release
- “Wendell & Wild” (Netflix)
Outstanding Comedy Series
- “Harley Quinn” (HBO Max)
Outstanding Kids & Family Programming — Animated
- “Amphibia” (Disney Channel)
- “Battle Kitty” (Netflix)
- “Big Nate” (Nickelodeon)
- “Craig of the Creek” (Cartoon Network)
- “Dead End: Paranormal Park” (Netflix)
- “The Dragon Prince” (Netflix)
- “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous” (Netflix)
- “The Owl House” (Disney Channel)
- “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” (Disney+)
- Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! (Cartoon Network)
Outstanding Children’s Program
- “Adoptasaurus Rex,” “Dino Ranch” (Disney Junior)
- “Firebuds” (Disney Junior)
- “The Mint Gala,” “Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City” (Netflix)
- “Pinecone & Pony” (Apple TV+)
