In response to the coronavirus outbreak, the 31st annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York have been canceled
, the media advocacy organization revealed Wednesday. The event was scheduled to take place on March 19. a state of emergency over the coronavirus threat in New York earlier this week.
"Given GLAAD’s long-standing commitment to the safety of our members, sponsors, and guests, the GLAAD Media Awards will no longer take place on March 19th in New York City," said Rich Ferraro, chief communications officer and executive producer of the event, in a statement. "The team at GLAAD has been in communication with the City of New York and is following the latest recommendations from Governor Cuomo.
He continued in his statement, "We were planning to unveil a historic get-out-the-vote campaign at the event because everything is at stake for LGBTQ Americans this election year, and are hopeful that the program and GLAAD’s ongoing work to fight against anti-LGBTQ discrimination will continue to be supported and funded.
He advised that GLAAD will be in touch with nominees — of which there are 175 — shortly, with plans for how award categories may be announced.
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