NAACP Image Award - Definition

The NAACP Image Award is an award presented annually by the NAACP to honor the top African-Americans in film, television, music and literature.

Similar to other awards, like the Oscars and the Grammys, the 35 categories of Image Awards are voted on by members of the NAACP. There are also honorary awards, including the President's Award, the Chairman's Award, Entertainer of the Year and The Image Award Hall of Fame.

The awards were first presented in 1969. The awards series is currently broadcast (on tape delay) on the Fox Network.

Award Categories

Motion Picture

• Outstanding Motion Picture
• Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
• Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
• Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
• Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

Television

• Outstanding Drama Series
• Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
• Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
• Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
• Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

• Outstanding Comedy Series
• Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
• Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
• Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
• Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

• Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
• Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series

• Outstanding Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
• Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
• Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special

• Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Series or Special

• Outstanding News, Talk or Information - Series or Special
• Outstanding Variety - Series or Special

Music

• Outstanding New Artist
• Outstanding Female Artist
• Outstanding Male Artist
• Outstanding Duo or Group
• Outstanding Jazz Artist
• Outstanding Gospel Artist
• Outstanding Music Video
• Outstanding Song
• Outstanding Album

Literature

• Outstanding Literary Work, Fiction
• Outstanding Literary Work, Nonfiction
• Outstanding Literary Work, Children's

Special Awards

• Chairman's Award
• President's Award
• Hall of Fame Award
• Entertainer of the Year

External link

• The Official NAACP Image Awards Site (http://www.naacpimageawards.net/)