The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) recognized pro-LGBT pop sensation Lady Gaga at their annual dinner Monday night in Washington D.C. Gaga received the Randy Shilts Visibility Award as a result of her vocal opposition to the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy – a protest firmly in keeping with the SLDN’s goals and interests.
Although Gaga was prevented from attending the awards dinner in person due to travel required for her current world tour, she accepted the prize via video message and thanked the SLDN for their service and appreciation of her activism.
“I am honored to accept this award from this organization that has been dedicated to the servicemembers for the last 17 years, and I recognize that this fight doesn’t end here. We still have so much more to do,” Lady Gaga stated in the recording.
After the ceremony, Gaga tweeted the following message: “”I wish I’d been there in person to show my respect to SLDN, I’m honored to be awarded by my brave friends.”
