Cynthia Erivo will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the upcoming GLAAD Media Awards.  A press release states that the award is named after a casting director dedicated to fighting homophobia, and is “given to individuals within the community who dramatically increase both LGBTQ visibility and acceptance.”

Sarah Kate Ellis, who is GLAAD’s president and CEO, shared in a statement: “From an outspoken ally to a trailblazing member of the community, Cynthia Erivo’s one-of-a-kind voice has been an integral part of accelerating acceptance for LGBTQ people since she came on the scene over a decade ago. ”

The LGBTQ media advocacy organization announced that Erivo will join the likes of Wanda Sykes, Jim Parson, Melissa Etheridge and Ellen DeGeneres, who have previously received the honor.

The 36th annual GLAAD Media Awards will take place March 27.

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