The NAACP Image Awards comes as an annual ceremony presented by the U.S.-based National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP ) to honor outstanding performances in music, theatre, film, television , and literature.
The scheme has over 40 categories and are voted on by the award organization’s members ( NAACP members)
Beyonce has 25 awards from the scheme and she sits as the all-time leading winner.
The scheme started in 1967 and had its 54th edition in 2023, with 1973, 1991, and 1995 ending up not being honored due to changing of dates.
The 54th edition was held on February 25, hosted by hip hop star Queen Latifah and here is the full list of winners;
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Viola Davis (Woman King)
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
Will Smith(Emancipation)
Outstanding Motion Picture
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)
Entertainer Of the Year
Angela Bassett
Outstanding Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Angela Bassett (9-1-1)
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
Nicco Annan(P-Valley)
Jackie Robinson Sports Award
Serena Williams
Outstanding Drama Series
P-Valley
Outstanding Social Media Personality
Kevin Fredericks
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Tenoch Huerta (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Angela Bassett (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary)
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Cedric The Entertainer (The Neighborhood)
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture
Jalyn Hall (Till)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Cliff “Method Man” Smith (Power Book II: Ghost)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Tyler James Williams (Abbott Elementary)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Janelle James (Abbott Elementary)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Loretta Devine (P-Valley)
Outstanding Podcast – Arts and Entertainment
Two Funny Mamas
Outstanding New Artist
Coco Jones (ICU)
Outstanding Talk Series
Sherri
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Marissa Jo Cerar (Women Of The Movement – Episode 101)
Outstanding Directing in a Documentary
Reginald Hudlin (Sidney)
Outstanding Podcast Lifestyle/Self-Help
Therapy For Black Girls
Outstanding Costume Design in Television or Film
Ruth Carter (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)
Outstanding Hairstyling in Television or Film
Debi Young, Sandra Linn, Ngozi Olandu Young, and Gina Bateman (We Own This City)
Outstanding Hairstyling in Television or Film
Camille Friend (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special
Nia Long (The Best Man: The final chapters)
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance
Kyla Pratt (The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder)
Outstanding Animated Series
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Outstanding Children’s Program
Tab Time
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited–series)
Ja’siah Young (Raising Dion)
Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television)
Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary)
Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble
Tabitha Brown (Tab Time)
Outstanding Reality Program/Reality Competition Series
Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls
Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble
Jennifer Hudson (The Jennifer Hudson Show)
Outstanding Female Artist
Beyonce
Outstanding Soul/R&b song
“Cuff It” by Beyonce
Outstanding Album
“Renaissance” by Beyonce
Outstanding Male Artist
Chris Brown
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album
“Kingdom Book One” by Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album
“Lift Me Up” by Rihanna
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song
Erica Campbell (Positive)
Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Music From And Inspired By – Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Archie Davis and Dave Jordan)
Outstanding Hip-Hop/Rap Song
“Hotel Lobby” by Quavo & TakeOff
Outstanding International Song
“No Woman No Cry” by Tems
Outstanding Jazz Album – Instrumental
JID014(Jazz Is Dead) – Henry Franklin, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Adrian Younge
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)
Silk Sonic (Love’s Train)
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)
Chris Brown ft Wizkid (Call Me Everyday)
Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction
“Take My Hand” by Dolen Perkins- Valdez
Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfiction
“Finding Me” by Viola Davis
Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author
Illustrated Black History: Honoring The Iconic And The Unseen George Mccalman
Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/Autobiography
“Scenes From My Life” by Michael K. Williams, Jon Sternfeld
Outstanding Literary Work
Instructional – “Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience and Restoration” by Tracey Lewis-Giggetts
Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry
“To The Realization Of Perfect Helplessness” by Robin Coste Lewis
Outstanding Literary Work – Children
Stacy’s Remarkable Books – Stacy Abrams, Kitt Thomas
Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens
Cookies & Milk – Shawn Amos
Outstanding Variety or Game Show (Series or Special)
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah
Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)
ABC News 20/20 Michelle Obama: The Light We Carry, A Conversation With Robin Roberts
Outstanding Podcast – News and Information
Beyond The Scenes – The Daily Show
Outstanding Podcast – Society and Culture
Levar Burton Reads
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Brittany Nichols (Abbott Elementary – Student Transfer)
Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special
Scott Mescudi(Story By), Ian Edelman, Maurice Williams (Entergalactic)
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Angela Barnes (Atlanta – The Homelist Little Horse)
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul – Season 6, Episode 6: “Axe and Grind”)
Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special
Anton Cropper (Fantasy Football)
Outstanding Television Movie Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
The Best Man: The Final Chapters
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
Morris Chestnut (The Best Man: The Final Chapters)
Outstanding Jazz Album – Vocal
Legacy – Adam Blackstone
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture
The Inspection
Outstanding International Motion Picture
Bantu Mama
Outstanding Animated Motion Picture
Wendell & Wild
Outstanding Documentary (Television)
Everything’s Gonna Be All White
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture
Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture
Gina Prince-ByTheWood (The Woman King)
Vanguard Award
Berthann Hardison
Social Justice Impact Award
Ben Crump
Chairman’s Award
U.S Congressman Bennie Thompson
President’s Award
Gabrielle Union & Dwayne Wade
