Kathy Griffin Receives Vanguard Award From GLAAD

The Vanguard Award is presented to individuals who, through their work, have increased the visibility and understanding of the LGBT community in the media. Kathy Griffin was presented with the Award from T.R. Knight for being a strong ally of the LGBT community who regularly includes LGBT people in her Bravo reality program Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List and in her live comedy shows. In media outlets around the world, Griffin is a vocal advocate for marriage equality for same-sex couples, and regularly supports LGBT community organizations.