| NAACP Theatre Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Excellence in theatre by people of color |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | NAACP |
| First awarded | 1991 |
| Website | http://www.naacptheatreawards.com/ |
The NAACP Theatre Awards are an NAACP member voted awards started in 1991 and presented annually by the Beverly Hills-Hollywood branch of the NAACP to honor outstanding people of color in theater. The ceremonies usually take place in the Los Angeles area following the presentation ceremonies of the NAACP Image Awards. There are also honorary awards: the President's Award, the Trailblazer Award, the Spirit Award, the Community Service Award, and The Lifetime Achievement Award.