The GLAAD Media Awards recognise and honour filmmakers and the media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives.

Derek received a Special Teddy at the Berlin Film Festival and was awarded the Documentary Prize at the 34th Seattle International Film Festival and Best Documentary at the Milan International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.

The film received nominations at the British Independent Film Awards; the Sundance Film Festival; and the Gucci Group Awards.

Derek is currently available on DVD in the UK from the BFI; North America from Kino and Australia from Madman Entertainment.