Grindr to Host Zero Filter Awards to Celebrate "Queer Voices Who Don't Hold Back"

Grindr to Host Zero Filter Awards to Celebrate "Queer Voices Who Don't Hold Back"

Awards Presented by the First-Ever BMW X2

LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Grindr, the world's largest queer mobile social network, will host their very first award ceremony, the Zero Filter Awards, tonight, May 2 at 8:00 p.m. (PT) at the iconic Majestic Downtown in Los Angeles. Presented by BMW and the first-ever BMW X2, the award ceremony will honor several visionary LGBTQ creators, makers, activists and influencers who have had a positive impact in their communities and throughout the fashion, design, music and other industries.

Those interested in watching the award ceremony can tune in to the livestream starting at 8 p.m. Pacific time at www.intomore.com/zfa.

"The Zero Filter Awards honor those in our LGBTQ community who are unapologetically themselves and whose voices influence and impact everyone they encounter," said Grindr's Associate Creative Director Erin Burrell. "From trailblazers in the music industry to activists who aren't afraid to speak their truths, we're honoring these members of the community for all they have accomplished, while staying unfiltered in who they are."

"We are thrilled to be able to work with such a prestigious brand as BMW and recognize this as a tremendous step forward for luxury brands who are eager to more authentically engage with LGBTQ consumers," said Grindr's Director of Marketing Kristin Moya,

Grindr's 2018 Zero Filter Award recipients include:

    --  Danez Smith - Forget everything you thought you knew about poetry
        because Danez is on a whole other tip. Smith's raw, unfiltered take on
        the black, queer, HIV-positive experience has made them a vital force in
        contemporary poetry, but their impact goes far beyond slam and literary
        circles--a viral video of Smith performing the scathing "Dear White
        America" has racked up more than 300k views on YouTube, underscoring the
        power of having zero filter and cementing Smith as an urgent and
        necessary cultural voice.

    --  Justin Tranter - Justin runs pop music and he's got the 2017 BMI Pop
        Songwriter of the Year award to prove it. As a go-to songwriter for
        stars like Justin Bieber, Britney Spears and Selena Gomez, Tranter has
        infiltrated airwaves around the world with a blitz of smart, stylish pop
        hits that have been unmistakably shaped by his queer identity. An
        activist and GLAAD board member committed to LGBTQ visibility in media,
        Tranter's advocacy on behalf of the community makes him the total pop
        package, having zero filter.

    --  Gavin Rayna Russom - Gavin has been a powerful force in electronic music
        ever since joining LCD Soundsystem in 2010. Gavin flexed new strength in
        2017 when she came out to the world as a trans woman. Since then, Russom
        has been an outspoken voice in the fight for trans rights, speaking
        openly about her transition, condemning Trump's trans military ban and
        bringing new visibility to gender fluidity within the music industry as
        a sought-after DJ and producer, having zero filter.

    --  Monique Heart - When it comes to spilling tea and keeping it real,
        RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 queen Monique Heart always gives you the
        ooh ah sensation, honey. A fierce competitor and skilled shade artist,
        Monique never holds her tongue, and her priceless one-liners and
        perfectly timed reads have made her a drag force to be reckoned with. As
        comfortable killing comedy challenges as she is slaying the runway,
        Monique Heart will be snatching wigs and taking names as this year's
        outspoken ZFA host, having zero filter.
    --  Bamby Salcedo - Trans Latina activist Bamby Salcedo has dedicated her
        life to making the world a better, safer place for transgender women of
        color. A veteran organizer who received a "Longevity in the Movement"
        award from the National LGBTQ Task Force, Bamby's years on the front
        lines include founding the advocacy group TransLatin@ Coalition and
        bringing #TransLivesMatter all the way to the White House. Bamby is an
        open book when it comes to sharing her journey, and her commitment to
        speaking out in the face of violence and inequality makes her an
        enduring LGBTQ icon, having zero filter.

ABOUT GRINDR

With over 3.3 million daily active users in every country in the world, Grindr is the largest LGBTQ mobile social network. Since its launch in 2009, Grindr has grown to become a fundamental part of users' daily lives globally. The company continues to expand their ecosystem to enable all users to connect to the world around them. Through INTO, a digital content channel for and by the LGBTQ community, various events, and experiential opportunities, Grindr is helping users engage across the spectrum.

Headquartered in West Hollywood, California, Grindr is powered by a team of over 100 employees. A Certified Transgender-Inclusive Business, Grindr encompasses a diverse and passionate family of makers, innovators, leaders, and most importantly, doers. Grindr employees are fueled by an endless curiosity, an ability to embrace change, a respectful and collaborative work environment, and a knack for crossing every finish line.

Grindr is proud to have been recognized by Fast Company as one of the ten "Most Innovative Social Media Companies in 2016" and by Forbes as a "model for corporate social responsibility."

Grindr is available on the App Store and Google Play.

CONTACT: Kathy Grannis Allen, (202) 821-7513, kathy@salientmg.com

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