Singer Ricky Martin was honored with the Vito Russo Award at the GLAAD Media Awards ceremony for his work as a role model in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)
Miss USA Rima Fakih, left, and music producer Russell Simmons. Simmons received the Excellence in Media Award. (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)
“Top Chef” judge Gail Simmons, left, with Bravo executive Andy Cohen. (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)
The Rev. Al Sharpton. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images for GLAAD)
“True Blood” actor Denis O’Hare, who accepted the show’s award for Outstanding Drama Series. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images for GLAAD)
“Jersey Shore’s” Vinny Guadagnino. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images for GLAAD)
TV personality Sandra Lee, left, and GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios. (Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images)
Stylist Derek Warburton. (Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images)
“Top Chef: Just Desserts” contestant Zac Young and the show’s host, Gail Simmons. (Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images)
“Planet Green” reality stars Dr. Brent Ridge, left, and Josh Kilmer-Purcell. (Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images)
“NCIS” actress Pauley Perrette. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images for GLAAD)
“The Real Housewives of New York City” personality Sonja Morgan. (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)
Liz Lee of the MTV show “My Life as Liz.” (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)