Margaret Cho, Megan Stalter, Mae Martin to Receive Queerties Awards

The comedians will be honored for their impact on LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Margaret Cho, Megan Stalter, and Mae Martin will receive the Icon Award, the Vanguard Award, and the Groundbreaker Award, respectively, at the 14th Annual Queerties Awards, presented by LGBTQ+ entertainment news site Queerty. The ceremony will be held on March 10 in Los Angeles, with Trixie Mattel hosting and the event streaming exclusively on WOW Presents Plus.

Why it matters

The Queerties Awards aim to honor excellence in queer media and culture, recognizing the artists and creators who have shaped LGBTQ+ representation and storytelling. Cho, Stalter, and Martin have each made significant contributions to the evolution of queer comedy and entertainment, paving the way for greater visibility and authenticity.

The details

Cho will receive the Icon Award for her groundbreaking career as a comedian, actor, and activist, including her role in the 1994 ABC sitcom 'All-American Girl.' Stalter will be recognized with the Vanguard Award for her innovative stand-up and acting work, including her recent role in Netflix's 'Too Much.' Martin will be awarded the Groundbreaker Award for her multifaceted creative work as a writer, comedian, musician, and actor, most notably for creating and starring in the Netflix series 'Wayward.'

  • The Queerties Awards ceremony will be held on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles.
  • The event will stream exclusively on WOW Presents Plus beginning March 19, 2026.

The players

Margaret Cho

A comedian, actor, and activist who broke barriers as one of the first Asian American women to star in a primetime network sitcom with her role in 'All-American Girl' in 1994.

Megan Stalter

A stand-up comedian known for her inventive character work and sketch comedy, who recently starred in the Netflix series 'Too Much.'

Mae Martin

A writer, comedian, musician, and actor who created, co-showran, starred in, wrote for, and executive produced the Netflix limited series 'Wayward.'

Trixie Mattel

The host of the Queerties Awards ceremony.

Scott Gatz

The CEO of Q.Digital, Queerty's parent company.

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What they’re saying

“The Queerties has always been about celebrating the voices that inspire us, challenge us, and make us proud. Margaret, Megan, and Mae embody the spirit of this event. They are fearless performers who use comedy not just to entertain, but to create space for queer joy, authenticity, and connection. We're honored to celebrate their incredible contributions to our community.”

— Scott Gatz, CEO of Q.Digital, Queerty's parent company (Variety)

What’s next

Tickets for the live Queerties Awards event are on sale now.

The takeaway

The Queerties Awards recognize the trailblazing work of LGBTQ+ artists and creators who are shaping the future of queer representation and storytelling in entertainment.