The NAACP Trailblazer Award is presented to a pioneering individual whose theatrical contributions made an outstanding and unique mark in the entertainment industry, therefore, paving the way for others to follow.[1] It is presented part of the NAACP Theatre Awards which commenced in 1991 and presented annually by the Beverly Hills-Hollywood branch of the NAACP to honor outstanding people of color in theatre, following the presentation ceremonies of the NAACP Image Awards.
| NAACP Theatre Award – Trailblazer Award | |
| Year | Honoree |
|---|---|
| 1991 | (1991-2001)
INFORMATION OF NOMINEES NOT AVAILABLE |
| 1992 | |
| 1993 | |
| 1994 | |
| 1995 | |
| 1996 | |
| 1997 | |
| 1998 | |
| 1999 | |
| 2000 | |
| 2001 | |
| 2002[2] | Sheryl Lee Ralph |
| 2003 | N/A |
| 2004 | N/A |
| 2005[3] | Negro Ensemble Company |
| 2006 [1] | Tyler Perry |
| 2007[4][5] | Je'Caryous Johnson & Gary Guidry
(I'm Ready Productions) |
| 2008[6] | David E. Talbert |
| 2009[7] | Audra McDonald |
| 2010[8] | Kenny Leon |
| 2011[9] | Obba Babatundé |
| 2012[10][11] | Stephen Byrd & Alia Jones
(Front Row Productions) |
| 2013[12] | Vanessa Williams |
| 2014[13] | Roger Guenveur Smith |
| 2015 | N/A |
| 2016[14] | LaTanya Richardson Jackson |
| 2017 | N/A |
| 2018[15] | Anika Noni Rose |
| 2019[16] | Viola Davis |
| 2020 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A |
| 2022[17] | Nicco Annan |
| 2023 | N/A |
| 2024[18] | Stokley Williams |
References
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- ^ Stitt, Eric (21 February 2007). "NAACP fetes Fishburne, Pettiford". Variety. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ "NAACP awards theater honors". UPI. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ "2008 Honorees". United States: Beverly Hills-Hollywood NAACP. 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2009.
- ^ "2009 Honorees/2009 Hosts". United States: Beverly Hills-Hollywood NAACP. 2009. Archived from the original on 3 October 2011. Retrieved 23 November 2009. | Audra McDonald
- ^ "Mekhi Phifer, LisaRaye Host NAACP Theater Awards; Kenny Leon, Jeffrey Wright Honored - Rolling Out". rollingout.com. 31 August 2010. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Sierra, Gabrielle. "Diahann Carroll, Obba Babatunde Honored At 21st NAACP Theatre Awards". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ "James Pickens Jr., Nicole Ari Parker, Stephen Byrd, Alia Jones, and Willis Edwards Honored At The 22nd NAACP Theatre Awards On Nov 5th". CNBC. 4 October 2012. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ "Nicole Ari Parker, James Pickens, Jr. Among Honorees for NAACP Theatre Awards | TheaterMania". www.theatermania.com. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ "LisaRaye, Others to Host NAACP Theatre Awards". stylemagazine.com. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Davis, Melissa Hunter (17 November 2014). "ACTORS GLYNN TURMAN AND ROGER GUENVEUR SMITH JOIN MUSIC SENSATION TONI BRAXTON TO BE HONORED AT 24TH ANNUAL NAACP THEATRE AWARDS". Sugarcane Magazine ™| Black Art Magazine. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ "Wendy Raquel Robinson, Miguel Nunez Jr. Host the 26th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards". BlackNews.com. 3 November 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ jaystylestv (5 March 2018). "Jenifer Lewis, Anika Noni Rose and Brandon Victor Dixon Honored at 27th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards (WATCH)". EURweb. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ "Star-Studded Presenters Scheduled for 28th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards". Los Angeles Sentinel. 6 June 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Bryant, Xaviera (21 July 2022). "'P-Valley' Star Nicco Annan Receives NAACP Inaugural Trailblazer Award". Ice Cream Convos. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Ingenthron, Blair. "Norm Lewis, Myles Frost, and More to Be Honored at NAACP Theatre Awards". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
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