Josh Hutcherson is making waves over the film industry with his most recent portrayal of "The Boy with the Bread" in Suzanne Collins best-selling post apocalyptic novel, "The Hunger Games". While Josh is known for his other films, the 19-year old is best popular for his outspoken support for gay and lesbian rights.

At the 23rd Annual Media Awards for the Gay and Lesbian Alliance against Defamation in Los Angeles, Josh received the most iconic award ever.

Hutcherson may have played the role of a son to two lesbian mothers in the film, "The Kids are All Right," but it didn't take much of convincing for Josh to play the part genuinely. In real life, Josh was raised by a mother who had long been a supporter of gay and lesbian rights.

"My mom has always been a big advocate, especially in the gay, lesbian, transsexual and bisexual community so for me it's always been a part of my soul," shared Hutcherson in a recent interview with E! Online.

In the 23rd Annual Media Awards for GLAAD, Josh Hutcherson had taken home the Vanguard Award. At 19-years old, Josh is the youngest advocate to have won the said award. The prestigious award salutes accurate, inclusive and fair representation of gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual community and issues that affect their lives in the media.

Another honoree who took home an award Saturday night was Chaz Bono. The 43-year old transgender activist took home the Stephen F. Kolzak Award and the outstanding documentary prize.

Special guests who made it to the esteemed event include Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ellen DeGeneres, Kat Graham, Ali Larter, Milla Jovovich and Joshua Jackson. "Pretty Little Liars" Shay Mitchell and "Glee's" Grant Gustin are also a few young celebrities who made it to the event.

While Josh's fans are proud of his exquisite acting skills, his family is most definitely proud of his award for his support over gay and lesbian equality within the community.

"I'm sick of saying the words gay and lesbian," said Hutcherson on receiving the award. "It's just people...One day I want my son to come home from school and be like, 'Dad, I found this guy and I love him.' And I'll be like, 'Yes, you do and that's OK!' I so want that."

"I'll hopefully make a million more movies but this is what I want to do with my life, changing the world and hopefully change what people think," said Hutcherson, adding, "Everybody just be yourself and encourage everyone to do the same."

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