| NAACP Image Awards | |
|---|---|
| Current: 55th NAACP Image Awards | |
| Awarded for | Excellence in film, television, theatre, music, and literature |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | NAACP |
| First awarded | August 13, 1967 |
| Website | naacpimageawards |
The NAACP Image Awards is an annual awards ceremony presented by the U.S.-based National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to honor outstanding performances in film, television, theatre, music, and literature. The over 40 categories of the Image Awards are voted on by the NAACP members. Honorary awards (similar to the Academy Honorary Award) have also been included, such as the President's Award, the Chairman's Award, the Entertainer of the Year, the Activist of the Year, and the Hall of Fame Award. Beyoncé is the All-Time leading winner with 25 wins as a solo artist.