| BET Awards | |
|---|---|
| Current: BET Awards 2024 | |
 A BET Award from 2018 | |
| Awarded for | Outstanding achievements in the entertainment industry |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | BET |
| First awarded | June 19, 2001 |
| Website | http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards.html  |
The BET Awards are an American award show that was established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate Black entertainers and other minorities in music, film, sports and philanthropy. The awards, which are presented annually, are broadcast live on BET. The annual presentation ceremony features performances by artists; some of the awards of more popular interest are presented in a televised ceremony.