The 55th NAACP Image Awards took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday, March 16. Hosted by Queen Latifah, the event featured a pre-recorded opening with Vice President Kamala Harris.
It was a star-studded evening, with “The Color Purple” winning big and Usher receiving the prestigious President’s Award. Notable winners also included Amanda Gorman, who received the Chairman’s Award, and June Ambrose, who took home the Vanguard Award. See the complete list of winners below:
NAACP Image Awards 2024
Under Blitz Bazawule’s direction, the remake of The Color Purple nabbed the top prize at a televised event, snagging three more awards along the way. Earlier in the week, it had already grabbed seven awards out of 16 nominations, making a grand total of 11 NAACP Image Awards.
Oprah Winfrey, the producer, made a surprise appearance to hand over the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award to Usher, who got the President’s Award. She thanked the audience for backing The Color Purple.
Danielle Brooks, who stars in the film, accepted the Best Motion Picture award alongside Fantasia Barrino, named Best Actress, and Taraji P. Henson, honored as Best Supporting Actress. Brooks thanked the crew and cast, giving a nod to those who came before, especially the 1985 adaptation with Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg.
Barrino, visibly touched, shared her initial doubts about her role but found it fulfilling, highlighting its relevance and impact. Queen Latifah, hosting for the second time, mixed humor with serious issues like Hollywood’s pay gap and encouraged voting.
During the event, Taraji P. Henson spoke out against pay inequality, urging others to speak up. Damson Idris, awarded Best Drama Actor, shared a funny story and reflected on the award’s significance.
India Ria Amarteifio, portraying Queen Charlotte, won Best Drama Actress and expressed gratitude. Quinta Brunson, winning Best Comedy Actress, joked about losing her earrings before thanking everyone.
New Edition entered the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame, with Ronnie DeVoe thanking supporters. Usher received the President’s Award, delivering a heartfelt speech. Poet Amanda Gorman also received recognition.
The event, just before Queen Latifah’s birthday, featured performances, surprises, and a tribute to the late Andra Day. Winners from non-televised categories were announced throughout the week, celebrating Black excellence across various fields.
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NAACP Image Awards 2024 Winner List
Check the list of winners in the NAACP Image Awards 2024 in the table below:
| NAACP Image Awards 2024 Winner List | |
|---|---|
| Category | Winner |
| Entertainer of the Year | Usher |
| Outstanding Motion Picture | The Color Purple |
| Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture | Colman Domingo – Rustin |
| Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Fantasia Barrino – The Color Purple |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture | Colman Domingo – The Color Purple |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Taraji P. Henson – The Color Purple |
| Outstanding Independent Motion Picture | Brother |
| Outstanding International Motion Picture | Brother |
| Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture | Phylicia Pearl Mpasi – The Color Purple |
| Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture | The Color Purple |
| Outstanding Animated Motion Picture | Spider–Man: Across the Spider–Verse |
| Outstanding Short–Form (Live Action) | The After |
| Outstanding Short–Form (Animated) | Lil’ Ruby |
| Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture) | Blitz Bazawule – The Color Purple |
| Outstanding Youth Performance in a Motion Picture | Mila Davis–Kent – Creed III |
| Outstanding Cinematography in a Feature Film | Eric K. Yue – A Thousand and One |
| Outstanding Comedy Series | Abbott Elementary |
| Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series | Mike Epps – The Upshaws |
| Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series | Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | William Stanford Davis – Abbott Elementary |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Ayo Edebiri – The Bear |
| Outstanding Drama Series | Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story |
| Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Damson Idris – Snowfall |
| Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | India Ria Amarteifio – Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Adrian Holmes – Bel–Air |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Gail Bean – Snowfall |
| Outstanding Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special | Swarm |
| Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special | Keith Powers – The Perfect Find |
| Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special | Chlöe Bailey – Praise This |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special | Don Cheadle – Secret Invasion |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited–Series or Dramatic Special | Phylicia Rashad – Heaven Down Here |
| Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special) | #SundayCivics – WINNER |
| Outstanding Talk Series | The Jennifer Hudson Show – WINNER |
| Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show (Series) | Wild ‘N Out – WINNER |
| Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special) | A Black Lady Sketch Show – WINNER |
| Outstanding Children’s Program | Gracie’s Corner – WINNER |
| Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited–Series) | Leah Sava Jeffries – Percy Jackson and the Olympians – WINNER |
| Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble | Sherri Shepherd – Sherri – WINNER |
| Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble | DC Young Fly – Celebrity Squares – WINNER |
| Outstanding Animated Series | The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder – WINNER |
| Outstanding Character Voice–Over Performance (Television) | Kyla Pratt – The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder – WINNER |
| Outstanding Performance in a Short-Form Series | Leslie Jones – After the Cut–The Daily Show – WINNER |
| Outstanding Short-Form Series – Comedy or Drama | Doggyland – WINNER |
| Outstanding Short-Form Series – Reality/Nonfiction | I Was A Soul Train Dancer – WINNER |
| Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television) | Michelle Buteau – Survival of the Thickest – WINNER |
| Outstanding New Artist | Victoria Monét – WINNER |
| Outstanding Male Artist | Usher – WINNER |
| Outstanding Female Artist | H.E.R. – WINNER |
| Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album | Kirk Franklin – WINNER |
| Outstanding International Song | Tems – WINNER |
| Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album | Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay – WINNER |
| Outstanding Album | Victoria Monét – WINNER |
| Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album | The Color Purple–Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – WINNER |
| Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song | Kierra Sheard feat. Anthony Brown – WINNER |
| Outstanding Jazz Album | Brandee Younger – WINNER |
| Outstanding Soul/R&B Song | Coco Jones feat. Justin Timberlake – “ICU Remix” – WINNER |
| Outstanding Hip-Hop/Rap Song | Megan Thee Stallion – WINNER |
| Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional) | Ciara feat. Chris Brown – “How We Roll” – WINNER |
| Outstanding Original Score for TV/Film | Jongnic Bontemps – Transformers: Rise of the Beasts – WINNER |
| Outstanding Documentary (Television) | High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America – WINNER |
| Outstanding Short-Form Documentary | Black Girls Play: The Story of Hand Games – WINNER |
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Norman Vance, Jr. – Saturdays – WINNER |
| Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series | Carla Banks–Waddles – Bel–Air – WINNER |
| Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special | Dwayne Johnson–Cochran – Heist 88 – WINNER |
| Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture | Cord Jefferson – American Fiction – WINNER |
| Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | Neema Barnette – Grand Crew – WINNER |
| Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series | Dawn Wilkinson – Power Book II: Ghost – WINNER |
| Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special | Chris Robinson – Shooting Stars – WINNER |
| Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture | Ava DuVernay – Origin – WINNER |
| Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture) | Allen Hughes – Dear Mama – WINNER |
| Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction | Elizabeth Acevedo – WINNER |
| Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfiction | Karida L. Brown, Charly Palmer – WINNER |
| Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author (Fiction) | Malice & Grace by Aamina Ahmad – WINNER |
| Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author (Nonfiction) | The Stonewall Generation by Yoruba Richen – WINNER |
| Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/Autobiography | It’s Been Beautiful: Soul! and Black Power Television by Gayle Wald – WINNER |
| Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional | The Black Hair Dictionary: From A–Z to Soul by Joy Randall – WINNER |
| Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry | Kwame Alexander – WINNER |
| Outstanding Literary Work – Children | When You Look Up by Decur – WINNER |
| Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens | The Way Forward: One Black Woman’s Climb from Corporate America to the Equator – WINNER |
| Outstanding Literary Work – Illustrated | Sunflower by Kevin Henkes – WINNER |
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NAACP Image Awards 2024 FAQs
Q.1. Who hosted the 55th NAACP Image Awards?
Ans. Queen Latifah hosted the NAACP Image Awards 2024.
Q.2. What film won the top prize at the NAACP Image Awards?
Ans. “The Color Purple” won the top prize for Outstanding Motion Picture at NAACP Image Awards 2024.
Q.3. Which artist received the prestigious President’s Award at NAACP Image Awards 2024?
Ans. Usher received the prestigious President’s Award at NAACP Image Awards 2024.
Q.4. Who won the Chairman’s Award at the 55th NAACP Image Awards?
Ans. Amanda Gorman won the Chairman’s Award at NAACP Image Awards 2024.
Q.5. How many awards did “The Color Purple” win at the NAACP Image Awards?
Ans. “The Color Purple” won a total of 11 NAACP Image Awards at.
