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51st NAACP Image Awards

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51st NAACP Image Awards
DateFebruary 22, 2020
SitePasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, California
Official websiteNAACPImageAwards.net
Television coverage
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The 51st 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 2019 calendar year. The ceremony took place on February 22, 2020, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium[1] and was broadcast for the first time on BET - as well as simulcast on several of its sister ViacomCBS networks, moving to the former after broadcasts on TV One in previous years.[2]

During the ceremony Rihanna was awarded with the President's Award for "her fundraising efforts with various charities, disaster relief and education abroad—efforts",[3] and John Lewis was awarded with the Chairman's Award "in recognition of his lifelong dedication of protecting human rights and securing civil liberties".

All nominees are listed below, and the winners are listed in bold.[4]

Special Awards

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Rihanna was honored with the President's Award
John Lewis was honored with the Chairman's Award
Lizzo was honored with the Entertainer of the Year Award
President's Award
Chairman's Award
Key of Life Award
Entertainer of the Year

Motion Picture

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Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Television)
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Television)
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Breakthrough Role in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture

Television

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Best Series
Outstanding Drama Series Outstanding Comedy Series
Outstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special Outstanding Children’s Program
Best Acting in a Drama Series
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Best Acting in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Best Acting in a Movie/Limited Series
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited Series)
Best Acting Overall
Outstanding Guest Actor or Actress in a Television Series
Reality & Variety
Outstanding Talk Series Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition Series or Game Show
Outstanding News / Information – (Series or Special) Outstanding Host in a Talk or News / Information (Series or Special)
Outstanding Variety (Series or Special) Outstanding Host in a Reality, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special)

Recording

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Outstanding New Artist

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Outstanding Male Artist

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Outstanding Female Artist

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Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration

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Outstanding Jazz Album

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Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song – Traditional or Contemporary

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Outstanding Music Video

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Outstanding Song, Traditional

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Outstanding Song, Contemporary

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Outstanding Album

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Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation

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References

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  1. ^ "NAACP Image Awards". Visit Pasadena. Archived from the original on 2020-02-05. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
  2. ^ "51st NAACP Image Awards". January 10, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  3. ^ "Rihanna Delivers a Powerful Speech at the NAACP Image Awards". Vogue. 2020-02-23. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
  4. ^ Howard, Katherine (2020-02-22). "NAACP Image Awards: Lizzo Named Entertainer of the Year; 'Just Mercy,' 'Black-ish' Among Top Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2020-02-23. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
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