"My world has really been rocked by doing research for Normal Heart, just in terms of the history of HIV and AIDS," he said. "And so I'm very proud to receive this award from an organization that is at the forefront of carrying the torch into a very, very bright future."

While he hasn't come out publicly until now, the 34-year-old actor has publicly supported many gay causes including the Trevor Project and GLSEN. He will also star alongside George Clooney in Dustin Lance Black's stage show 8, which outlines the California trial which overturned the state's same-sex marriage ban.

Back in January 2010 during an interview with Details, Bomer was asked about reports that he is gay. "I don't care about that at all," he told the mag. "I'm completely happy and fulfilled in my personal life."

Bomer will next be seen as one of the male strippers in the upcoming flick Magic Mike and today, he is shooting a guest spot on Glee.