Chaz Bono Through The Years Chaz Bono was honored at the 2012 GLAAD Media Awards for his OWN documentary "Becoming Chaz" and with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award given by GLAAD to a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender entertainer. His mother, Cher, surprised him by turning up in a large afro wig. "HE was adorable,Said wow mom i was so surprised i forgot what i was going 2say!" the singer later tweeted.