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We’re so excited to be back in 2025 with the second annual Velma Awards. Thank you to @marcmalkin.bsky.social and @variety.com for this amazing article announcing our return and the launch of our new creator archives! The 2025 Velma winners are coming in early December! | variety.com/2025/film/co...

This is heartbreaking to read… www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Some thoughts… thank you, Kidscreen | kidscreen.com/2024/12/18/d...

This is why we started The Velmas | www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/d...

Thank you Kidscreen, for writing about the announcement of The Velma Award winners! kidscreen.com/2024/12/10/t...

Congrats to @stevenuniverse.bsky.social for winning the inaugural Velmas LEGACY AWARD for all-around excellence. From the first gay wedding in children's programming to the first #GLAAD Award for an animated series, it's led in #LGBTQ+ representation for a long time now. @rebeccasugar.bsky.social

Congratulations to “Jurassic World” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST QUEER RELATIONSHIP THAT'S JUST A RELATIONSHIP. The 2nd season of this iconic brand features a queer relationship that stands out by not standing out. It's presented as just part of the norm. @jurassicworld.bsky.social

Congratulations to “The Fairly Odd Parents: A New Wish” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST NEW NONBINARY CAST MEMBER. "Wellsington Hotellsington" is a great episode and we're always excited to see an existing show expand its cast with a new LGBTQ+ character. @lindsaykatai.bsky.social

Congratulations to “Primos” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST REQUITED QUEER CRUSH. "Summer of Heart Eyes" is a great episode about seeing your favorite cousin end up with the crush of their dreams.

Congratulations to #MonsterHigh & the "The Monster Fest (Halloween Special)" for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST GUEST STAR EXTRAVAGANZA. A show that takes on the challenge of expanding the narrative of what a Trans Superstar Pop Diva (Phoenix, voiced by Dominique Jackson) looks like.

Congratulations to Canada's “Let's Go Bananas” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST HELPING MY DAD PROPOSE TO MY OTHER DAD. This is a heartwarming show with amazing inclusivity. "The Big Pop/A Very Bananas Wedding" episodes celebrate the union of a queer family through the eyes of a child.

Congratulations to “Queer Kid Stuff” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for MOST IMPRESSIVE INDIE INNOVATOR. Performer, writer, educator, and activist Lindz Amer is a one-person force of nature committed to telling queer stories for all ages. #queerkidstuff

Congrats to “The Dragon Prince: Mystery of Aaravos" for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST WEDDING BEFORE YOU AND YOUR NEW WIFE GO FIGHT INSURGENTS. This show breaks barriers with amazing representation of the queer and disabled communities in "The Red Wedding." @thedragonprince.bsky.social

Congratulations to “Firebuds” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST CELEBRATION OF THE COMPLEX QUEER FAMILY TREE. The episode "Balancing Act" does an outstanding job exploring the challenges faced by kids from queer families when asked to explain their family's unique structure. #firebuds

Congratulations to “Danny Joe's Treehouse” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST OLD WORLD SHOW WITH NEW WORLD THINKING that's doing wonderful work which continually explores queer narratives for all ages, especially in the episode "Olive and the Oxenfree Family Roundup." @dannyjoestreehouse

Congrats to “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST EPISODE (PERIOD!) THAT ALSO NEVER SAW THE LIGHT OF DAY. "The Gatekeeper" is a brave and groundbreaking episode that tackles the fight for trans acceptance in sports. Unfortunately, this episode was never aired.

Congratulations to “Heartstopper” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST QUEER SHOW YOU WISH EXISTED WHEN YOU WERE GROWING UP. In its third season, this show continues to do an amazing job of recognizing the entire LGBTQ+ community. #heartstopper #see_saw_films

Congrats to “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST EXPLORATION OF GENDER EXPRESSION. "I Am Pogey!" is a beautiful episode with @adamlambert.bsky.social about gender & self-expression with an amazing song & heartfelt message. It’s everything a show should be.

The inaugural Velma Awards honorees have been announced. Congratulations to all of the amazing, inclusive, bold, and daring winners! #TheVelmas #TheVelmaAwards #TheRainbowProject www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-featur... | @therainbowproject.bsky.social

Thank you, Kidscreen, for this awesome write up about The Velmas and @therainbowproject.bsky.social!! @chrisnee.bsky.social, @kristireed.bsky.social, @djblacklow.bsky.social | kidscreen.com/2024/12/06/t...

A major shout-out and thank you to Abbey White from The Hollywood Reporter for this amazing feature about @therainbowproject.bsky.social - and The Velmas, the new awards series honoring excellence in LGBTQ+ representation in Kids & Family programming! www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-featur...