Britney Spears will be honored with the Vanguard Award at this year's GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on April 12th! The award recognizes her continued support of the LGBTQ community.

“An irrefutable icon, Britney Spears has entertained the world while also embodying the spirit of GLAAD’s Vanguard Award by speaking out on significant issues that face her fans – from the Dream Act to anti-transgender bills in Texas,” says Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD. “She has been a force in the music world who has used her global platform to share messages of love and acceptance, something that the world needs today more than ever.”