Jennifer Lopez was presented with GLAAD's Vanguard Award by the legendary Rita Moreno.
The Vanguard Award honors efforts to increase visibility and understanding of the TBLG community. In addition to being an outspoken advocate for the community, Lopez serves as executive producer of the ABC Family series "The Fosters," which centers on a lesbian couple raising their children.
"The Fosters" also won the award for outstanding drama series.
Laverne Cox was presented with the Stephen J. Kolzak Award, which is given to an openly trans, bi, lesbian or gay member of the entertainment community who have made a significant difference in promoting equality for the TBLG community. The previous recipients of the Kolzak award have included Wanda Sykes, Rufus Wainwright, Melissa Etheridge, Ellen DeGeneres and Ian McKellen, and Laverne's name has now joined that distinguished list..
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