Tambor will receive the award at the April 13 Point Honors gala at the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue. The landmark venue speaks to the education-focused mission of Point Foundation, which is the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students of merit.
"The Point Foundation's mission of identifying and fostering meritorious students from the LGBTQ community is vital," said Tambor. "I am honored to accept this award and I am humbled by the opportunity to use progressive storytelling as a platform for social change. I want to thank the transgender and LGBTQ communities for their inspiration, courage, leadership, and for allowing me this supporting role in the movement."
“Beyond his sensitive and intelligent portrayal of a transgender character on ‘Transparent,’ Jeffrey Tambor has used his platform to express how society can learn from - and do so much more to help support - the transgender community,” said Jorge Valencia, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Point Foundation. “It is so important for LGBTQ young people to see that there are allies such as Tambor, who value their stories and what they can contribute to society.”
