It is one of several categories of the annual GLAAD Media Awards, which are presented by GLAAD—an American non-governmental media monitoring organization founded in 1985, formerly called the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation—at ceremonies in New York City; Los Angeles; and San Francisco between March and June.
For a comedy series to be eligible, it must include at least one LGBT character in a leading, supporting, or recurring capacity.
Comedic programs created by and for an LGBT audience must be submitted in order to be considered for nomination, as GLAAD does not monitor such works for defamation.
[4] Winners are determined by a plurality vote by GLAAD staff and board, Shareholders Circle members,[a] as well as volunteers and affiliated individuals.
The most recent recipient is Apple TV+'s Ted Lasso, which was honored at the 35th GLAAD Media Awards in 2024.