NAACP Image Awards 2023, 54th NAACP Image Awards Winners, Where Can I Watch The NAACP Awards?
by Venkatesh P
Updated Mar 01, 2023
NAACP Image Awards 2023
The NAACP Image Awards is an annual event that recognizes the achievements of people of colour in the entertainment industry. The ceremony honours individuals and groups in various categories, such as music, film, television, and literature.The winners are determined by the votes of NAACP members, who are primarily African American, and are recognized for their excellence in their respective fields.
Where Can I Watch The NAACP Awards?
The 2023 NAACP Image Awards was broadcasted live on BET and simulcast across several ViacomCBS networks, including CBS, MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, and more. However, if you missed the live broadcast, you may be able to watch it on demand through your cable or satellite provider's streaming service. Alternatively, you can check streaming services such as Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, or Netflix to see if they offer the awards show on their platforms. Finally, you can visit the NAACP Image Awards website for updates on where to watch the show or for information on upcoming events.
Current Nominations For 54th NAACP Image Awards
The 2023 NAACP Image Awards nominees include a diverse group of actors, actresses, and entertainers. Some of the nominees in various categories include Danielle Deadwyler, Keke Palmer, Letitia Wright, Regina Hall, Dwayne Wade, Gabrielle Union, Taye Diggs, and Viola Davis. The list also features nominations for Outstanding Motion Picture, including "A Jazz Man's Blues," "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," "Emancipation," "The Woman King," and "TILL." The nominees for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture include Daniel Kaluuya, Jonathan Majors, Joshua Boone, Sterling K. Brown, and Will Smith. Additionally, Angela Bassett, Danai Gurira, Janelle Monáe, Lashana Lynch, and Lupita Nyong’o are among the nominees for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture. Finally, nominees for Entertainer of the Year include Angela Bassett, Mary J. Blige, and Quinta Brunson. The full list of nominees can be found on the NAACP Image Awards website.
Did Sherri Shepherd Win NAACP?
Sherri Shepherd and Niecy Nash both won awards at the NAACP Image Awards, with Sherri winning for Outstanding Talk Series and Niecy for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series, or Dramatic Special. To celebrate their victories, Sherri shared a video on Instagram of the two winners together, reminiscing about their 25-year friendship and journey to success. Despite their differences, Sherri and Niecy have supported each other through thick and thin, and Sherri expressed her pride in seeing her friend living her dream after all the sacrifices she has made. She ended the post with a message of love and gratitude, hoping that they will continue winning together.
54th NAACP Image Awards Winners
The 54th NAACP Image Awards had a variety of nominees in multiple categories, with "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" being one of the top contenders. In the Motion Picture category, the Marvel Studios film won the award, making it one of the biggest winners of the night. The film, which features a predominantly Black cast and crew, has been celebrated for its representation and groundbreaking impact in the entertainment industry. The NAACP Image Awards, which recognizes the achievements of people of colour in the industry, provides an important platform for underrepresented voices and stories to be heard and celebrated. The win for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is a testament to the film's cultural impact and its significance in promoting diversity and inclusion in Hollywood.
Winners Of NAACP Awards 2023
The 2023 NAACP Image Awards honoured people of colour in the entertainment industry with awards given to actors, musicians, directors, and writers. The event, held on February 25, 2023, recognized Angela Bassett with the award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for her role in "9-1-1", and Beyoncé received the award for Outstanding Female Artist. Angela Bassett has been a prominent figure in the industry for decades, having starred in iconic films, and Beyoncé has been an unstoppable force in music for over two decades, with numerous Grammy Awards and a Peabody Award under her belt. The event celebrated diversity and inclusion, recognizing the contributions and achievements of people of color in various fields, highlighting the importance of representation and providing a platform for underrepresented voices to be heard and celebrated.
Full List of Winners Of NAACP Awards 2023
Entertainer of the Year Angela Bassett
Recording Categories
Outstanding New Artist: Coco Jones – “ICU” (Def Jam Recordings)
Outstanding Male Artist: Chris Brown – Breezy (Deluxe) (RCA Records/Chris Brown Entertainment)
Outstanding Female Artist: Beyoncé – Renaissance (Columbia Records/ Parkwood Entertainment)
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album: Kingdom Book One – Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin (Tribl Records, Fo Yo Soul Recordings and RCA Inspiration)
Outstanding International Song: “No Woman No Cry” – Tems (Def Jam Recordings)
Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album: “Lift Me Up” – Rihanna (Roc Nation/Def Jam Recordings)
Outstanding Album: Renaissance – Beyoncé (Parkwood/Columbia Records)
Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By – Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Archie Davis and Dave Jordan (Def Jam Recordings/Hollywood Records)
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song: “Positive” – Erica Campbell (My Block Inc.)
Outstanding Jazz Album – Instrumental: JID014 (Jazz is Dead) – Henry Franklin, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Adrian Younge
Outstanding Jazz Album – Vocal: Legacy – Adam Blackstone (BASSic Black Entertainment Records / Anderson Music Group / EMPIRE)
Outstanding Soul/R&B Song: “Cuff It” – Beyoncé (Columbia Record/ Parkwood Entertainment)
Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song: “Hotel Lobby” – Quavo, Takeoff (Motown Records/Quality Control Music)
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional): Silk Sonic – “Love’s Train” (Atlantic Records)
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary): Chris Brown feat. Wizkid – “Call Me Every Day” (RCA Records/Chris Brown Entertainment)
Motion Picture Categories
Outstanding Motion Picture: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: Will Smith – Emancipation (Apple)
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: Viola Davis – The Woman King (Sony Pictures Releasing)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Tenoch Huerta – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: Angela Bassett – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture: The Inspection (A24)
Outstanding International Motion Picture: Bantú Mama (ARRAY)
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture: Jalyn Hall – TILL (United Artists Releasing/Orion Pictures)
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)
Outstanding Animated Motion Picture: Wendell & Wild (Netflix)
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – Motion Picture: Keke Palmer – Lightyear (Walt Disney Studios)
Outstanding Short Form (Live Action): Dear Mama… (Film Independent)
Outstanding Short Form (Animated): More Than I Want to Remember (MTV Entertainment Studios)
Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture): Ericka Nicole Malone – Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story (Hulu)
Television + Streaming Categories
Outstanding Comedy Series: Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: Cedric The Entertainer – The Neighborhood (CBS)
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Tyler James Williams – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Janelle James – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Outstanding Drama Series: P-Valley (Starz)
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: Nicco Annan – P-Valley (Starz)
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: Angela Bassett – 9-1-1 (FOX)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Cliff “Method Man” Smith – Power Book II: Ghost (Starz)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Loretta Devine – P-Valley (Starz)
Outstanding Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special: The Best Man: The Final Chapters (Peacock)
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special: Morris Chestnut – The Best Man: The Final Chapters (Peacock)
Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special: Niecy Nash-Betts – Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (Netflix)
Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special): ABC News 20/20 Michelle Obama: The Light We Carry, A Conversation with Robin Roberts (ABC)
Outstanding Talk Series: Sherri (Syndicated)
Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show (Series): Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls (Amazon Studios)
Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special): The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central)
Outstanding Children’s Program: Tab Time (YouTube Originals)
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited–Series): Ja’Siah Young – Raising Dion (Netflix)
Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble: Jennifer Hudson – The Jennifer Hudson Show (Syndicated)
Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble: Tabitha Brown – Tab Time (YouTube Originals)
Outstanding Guest Performance: Glynn Turman – Queen Sugar (OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network)
Outstanding Animated Series: The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Disney+)
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television): Kyla Pratt – The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Disney+)
Outstanding Short Form Series – Comedy or Drama: Between The Scenes – The Daily Show (Comedy Central)
Outstanding Short Form Series – Reality/Nonfiction: Daring Simone Biles (Snap)
Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television): Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special: Keith David – From Scratch (Netflix)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special: Nia Long – The Best Man: The Final Chapters (Peacock)
Writing Categories
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series: Brittani Nichols – Abbott Elementary – “Student Transfer” (ABC)
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series: Marissa Jo Cerar – Women of the Movement – “Episode 101” (ABC)
Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special: Scott Mescudi (Story By), Ian Edelman, Maurice Williams – Entergalactic (Netflix)
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture: Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)
Directing Categories
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series: Angela Barnes – Atlanta – “The Homeliest Little Horse” (FX)
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series: Giancarlo Esposito – Better Call Saul – “Axe and Grind” (AMC)
Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special: Anton Cropper – Fantasy Football (Paramount+)
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture: Gina Prince-Bythewood – The Woman King (Sony Pictures Releasing)
Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture): Reginald Hudlin – Sidney (Apple TV+)
Documentary Categories
Outstanding Documentary (Film): Civil (Netflix)
Outstanding Documentary (Television): Everything’s Gonna be All White (Showtime)
Literary Categories
Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction: Take My Hand – Dolen Perkins-Valdez (Penguin Random House)
Outstanding Literary Work – Non-Fiction: Finding Me – Viola Davis (HarperCollins Publishers)
Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author: Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen – George McCalman (HarperCollins Publishers)
Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/ Autobiography: Scenes from My Life – Michael K. Williams, Jon Sternfeld (Penguin Random House)
Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional: Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration – Tracey Lewis-Giggetts (Gallery/Simon and Schuster)
Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry: To the Realization of Perfect Helplessness – Robin Coste Lewis (Alfred A. Knopf)
Outstanding Literary Work – Children: Stacey’s Remarkable Books – Stacey Abrams, Kitt Thomas (HarperCollins – Balzer + Bray)
Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens: Cookies & Milk – Shawn Amos (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)
Podcast Categories
Outstanding News and Information Podcast: Beyond the Scenes – The Daily Show (Central Productions, LLC)
Outstanding Lifestyle / Self-Help Podcast: Therapy for Black Girls (Therapy for Black Girls)
Outstanding Society and Culture Podcast: LeVar Burton Reads (SiriusXM’s Stitcher Studios)
Outstanding Arts and Entertainment Podcast: Two Funny Mamas (Mocha Podcasts Network)
Costume Design, Make-Up & Hairstyling Categories
Outstanding Costume Design (Television or Film): Ruth Carter – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)
Outstanding Make-up (Television or Film): Debi Young, Sandra Linn, Ngozi Olandu Young, Gina Bateman – We Own This City (HBO Max)
Outstanding Hairstyling (Television or Film): Camille Friend – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)
Social Media Category
Outstanding Social Media Personality: @KevOnStage – Kevin Fredericks
Special Awards
Jackie Robinson Sports Award: Serena Williams
Chairman’s Award: Congressman Bennie Thompson.
Youth Activist of the Year: Bradley Ross Jackson
Activist of the Year: Derrick Lee Forward
Social Justice Impact Award: Benjamin Crump
President’s Awards: Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwyane Wade
Naacp Image Awards 2023 - FAQs
Angela Bassett won Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for "9-1-1", and Beyoncé won Outstanding Female Artist.
The event was held on February 25, 2023.
It celebrates diversity and inclusion, recognizes the contributions and achievements of people of color in various fields, and provides a platform for underrepresented voices to be heard and celebrated.
Angela Bassett has been a prominent figure in the industry for decades, having starred in iconic films.
"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is significant because of its representation of a predominantly Black cast and crew and its impact on promoting diversity and inclusion in Hollywood. The film broke boundaries and became a cultural phenomenon, inspiring many people of color around the world.