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| 56th NAACP Image Awards | |
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| Date | February 22, 2025 |
| Site | Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, California |
| Official website | NAACPImageAwards.net |
| Highlights | |
| Most nominations | The Piano Lesson
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| Television coverage | |
| Network | BET CBS BET Her MTV MTV2 CMT Comedy Central Logo TV Paramount Network Smithsonian Channel TV Land VH1 (simulcast) |
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The 56th NAACP Image Awards, presented by the NAACP, honored outstanding representations and achievements of people of color in motion pictures, television, music, and literature during the 2024 calendar year. The ceremony will air on February 22, 2025, on BET and simulcasted on CBS. Non–televised Image Awards categories will be livestreamed February 21st on the Image Awards website.
Submissions were received online from August 26 to November 8, 2024, and public online voting on the shortlisted nominations for performance categories are set to run from January 7 to February 7, 2025, on the Image Awards website.
Winners and nominees
All nominees are listed below, and the winners will be listed in bold.
Special Awards
| Entertainer of the Year |
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Motion Picture
| Outstanding Motion Picture | Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture |
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| Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture |
| Outstanding International Motion Picture | Outstanding Independent Motion Picture |
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| Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture | Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture |
| Outstanding Animated Motion Picture | Outstanding Character Voice Performance – Motion Picture |
| Outstanding Short Form (Live Action) | Outstanding Short Form (Animated) |
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| Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture) | Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture |
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| Outstanding Youth Performance in a Motion Picture | Outstanding Cinematography in a Feature Film |
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Television
Drama
| Outstanding Drama Series | |
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| Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series |
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| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series |
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| Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series | Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series |
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Comedy
| Outstanding Comedy Series | |
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| Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series | Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series |
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| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series |
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| Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series |
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Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
| Outstanding Television Movie, Mini-Series or Special | |
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| Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Special | Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Special |
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| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Special | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Special |
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| Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie, Documentary or Special | Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie, Documentary or Special |
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Overall Acting
| Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television) | Outstanding Guest Performance |
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| Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-series) | |
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Reality and Variety
| Outstanding Talk Series | Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition Series or Game Show |
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| Outstanding News / Information – (Series or Special) | Outstanding Host in a Talk or News / Information (Series or Special) |
| Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special) | Outstanding Host in a Reality, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) |
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Other Categories
| Outstanding Short-Form Series or Special - Reality/Nonfiction/Documentary | Outstanding Animated Series |
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| Outstanding Children's Program | Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television) |
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Costume Design, Make-up and Hairstyling
| Outstanding Costume Design | Outstanding Make-up |
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| Outstanding Hairstyling | |
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Stunt
| Outstanding Stunt Ensemble (TV or Film) | |
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Recording
| Outstanding Album | Outstanding New Artist |
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| Outstanding Male Artist | Outstanding Female Artist |
| Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional) | Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary) |
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| Outstanding Soul/R&B Song | Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song |
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| Outstanding International Song | Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album |
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| Outstanding Original Score for TV/Film | Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album |
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| Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album | Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song |
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| Outstanding Jazz Album | |
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Podcast and Social Media
| Outstanding News and Information Podcast | Outstanding Lifestyle/Self-Help Podcast |
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| Outstanding Society and Culture Podcast | Outstanding Sports, Arts and Entertainment Podcast |
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| Outstanding Podcast – Limited Series/Short Form | Social Media Personality of the Year |
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Literary
| Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction | Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfiction |
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| Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author | Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/Autobiography |
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| Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional | Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry |
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| Outstanding Literary Work – Children | Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens |
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| Outstanding Graphic Novel | |
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References
- Grein, Paul (June 6, 2024). "Here's the Date of the 2025 NAACP Image Awards — and All Key Dates". Billboard. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- Jones, Okla (June 6, 2024). "NAACP And BET Reveal Date For The 56th NAACP Image Awards". Essence. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- Stewart, Shelby (January 6, 2025). "NAACP Unveils Nominees For 56th Image Awards, Celebrating Black Talent Across Film, TV, Music, And Literature". Essence. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- "Chlöe Bailey and NAACP President Derrick Johnson reveal nominees for 56th NAACP Image Awards". CBS News. January 7, 2025. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- Pond, Steve (January 7, 2025). "Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Kendrick Lamar Nominated for NAACP Image Awards' Top Prize". TheWrap. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- Jackson, Angelique (January 7, 2025). "NAACP Image Awards: Ayo Edebiri, Keke Palmer, GloRilla, 'The Piano Lesson' and 'Fight Night' Lead Nominations". Variety. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- Lewis, Hilary (January 7, 2025). "NAACP Image Awards Nominations: 'The Piano Lesson' Leads Film Nods With 14". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- Grein, Paul (January 7, 2025). "GloRilla, Kendrick Lamar, Doechii & More Score 2025 NAACP Image Awards Nominations". Billboard. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
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