Andy Cohen will receive the Vito Russo Award at 2019 GLAAD Media Awards from Sarah Jessica Parker By Christopher Friedmann For Dailymail.com Published: 05:52 GMT, 21 March 2019 | Updated: 05:52 GMT, 21 March 2019 Viewcomments They have been friends for years. And Sarah Jessica Parker is set to present Andy Cohen with the Vito Russo Award at the the 2019 GLAAD Media Awards. The 53-year-old actress will present the award to the 50-year-old host at the 30th annual awards ceremony in New York City on May 4. BFFs: Sarah Jessica Parker is set to present Andy Cohen with the Vito Russo Award at the the 2019 GLAAD Media Awards 'The Vito Russo Award is presented to an openly LGBTQ media professional who has made a significant difference in accelerating LGBTQ acceptance', explained the organization. 'The Award is named for Vito Russo, a founder of GLAAD and celebrated ACT UP activist, who pushed open the door for news and entertainment industries to include LGBTQ performers and stories. 'Andy Cohen is a force in the entertainment industry who consistently prioritizes and celebrates LGBTQ stories,' said GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. 'Both on-screen and behind-the-scenes, Andy’s trademark brand of LGBTQ advocacy has resulted in some of the buzziest and entertaining culture changing moments.' 'Previous Vito Russo honorees include Samira Wiley, Anderson Cooper, Ricky Martin, Cynthia Nixon, Rosie O’Donnell, Tom Ford, Billy Porter, Thomas Roberts, Suze Orman, and Alan Cumming, among others.' Icon: 'Andy Cohen is a force in the entertainment industry who consistently prioritizes and celebrates LGBTQ stories,' said GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis Winner: 'The Award is named for Vito Russo, a founder of GLAAD and celebrated ACT UP activist, who pushed open the door for news and entertainment industries to include LGBTQ performers and stories Madonna is also set to be honored at the event, becoming the first woman to be awarded the GLAAD’s Advocate for Change Award. The organization will honor Beyoncé and Jay-Z together with the Vanguard Award, 'which is presented to allies who have made a significant difference in promoting acceptance of LGBTQ people.' They will be awarded during the Los Angeles edition of the ceremony, which will take place at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 28. Ross Mathews will host the Los Angeles event and Gigi Gorgeous, Allison Janney, Jameela Jamil, and the cast of Queer Eye are all also set to appear. Presenting: The 53-year-old actress will present the award to the 50-year-old host at the 30th annual awards ceremony in New York City on May 4 Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility