NAACP Theatre Award – Trailblazer Award

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

  1. ^ a b "Billy Dee Williams, Tyler Perry, Heavy D, Mitsy Wilson and Magic and Cookie Johnson Will Be Honored At The Beverly Hills/Hollywood 16th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards". Columbus, Ohio: BlackNews.com. 2006. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 23 November 2009.
  2. ^ "2002 NAACP Theatre Awards". Backstage. 4 November 2019.
  3. ^ BWW News Desk. "NAACP Announces Nominees for Annual Theatre Awards". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  4. ^ Stitt, Eric (21 February 2007). "NAACP fetes Fishburne, Pettiford". Variety. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  5. ^ "NAACP awards theater honors". UPI. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  6. ^ "2008 Honorees". United States: Beverly Hills-Hollywood NAACP. 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2009.
  7. ^ "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
  8. ^ "Mekhi Phifer, LisaRaye Host NAACP Theater Awards; Kenny Leon, Jeffrey Wright Honored - Rolling Out". rollingout.com. 31 August 2010. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  9. ^ Sierra, Gabrielle. "Diahann Carroll, Obba Babatunde Honored At 21st NAACP Theatre Awards". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "Nicole Ari Parker, James Pickens, Jr. Among Honorees for NAACP Theatre Awards | TheaterMania". www.theatermania.com. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  12. ^ "LisaRaye, Others to Host NAACP Theatre Awards". stylemagazine.com. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "Wendy Raquel Robinson, Miguel Nunez Jr. Host the 26th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards". BlackNews.com. 3 November 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ "Star-Studded Presenters Scheduled for 28th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards". Los Angeles Sentinel. 6 June 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  17. ^ Bryant, Xaviera (21 July 2022). "'P-Valley' Star Nicco Annan Receives NAACP Inaugural Trailblazer Award". Ice Cream Convos. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  18. ^ 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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