The 55th NAACP Image Awards occurred on 16 March at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. The star-studded ceremony, which featured a performance from Andra Day and was hosted by Queen Latifah, recognized figures for their special achievement and distinguished public service.
Check out the complete list of winners from the award night.
| Category | Winner |
| Entertainment of the Year | Usher |
| Outstanding Motion Picture | The Color Purple |
| Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture | Colman Domingo |
| Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Fantasia Barrino |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture | Colman Domingo |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Taraji P. Henson |
| Outstanding Independent Motion Picture | Brother |
| Outstanding International Motion Picture | Brother |
| Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture | Phylicia Pearl Mpasi |
| Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture | The Color Purple |
| Outstanding Animated Motion Picture | Spider Man: Across the Spider–Verse |
| Outstanding Character Voice–Over Performance | Issa Rae for “Spider Man: Across the Spider–Verse” |
| Outstanding Short–Form | The After |
| Outstanding Short–Form | Lil’ Ruby |
| Outstanding Breakthrough Creative | Blitz Bazawule for “The Color Purple” |
| Outstanding Youth Performance in a Motion Picture | Mila Davis for “Creed III” |
| Outstanding Cinematography in a Feature Film | Eric K. Yue for “A Thousand and One” |
| Outstanding Comedy Series | Abbott Elementary |
| Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series | Mike Epps for “The Upshaws” |
| Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series | Quinta Brunson for “Abbott Elementary” |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | William Stanford Davis for “Abbott Elementary” |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Ayo Edebiri for “The Bear” |
| Outstanding Drama Series | Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story |
| Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Damson Idris for “Snowfall” |
| Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | India Ria Amarteifio for “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Adrian Holmes for “Bel–Air” |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Gail Bean for “Snowfall” |
| Outstanding Television Movie | Swarm |
| Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie | Keith Powers for “The Perfect Find” |
| Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie | Chlöe Bailey for “Praise This” |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie | Don Cheadle for “Secret Invasion” |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie | Phylicia Rashad for “Heaven Down Here” |
| Outstanding Talk Series | The Jennifer Hudson Show |
| Outstanding Reality Program | Wild ‘N Out |
| Outstanding Variety Show | A Black Lady Sketch Show |
| Outstanding Children’s Program | Gracie’s Corner |
| Outstanding Host in a Talk Show | Sherri Shepherd for “Sherri” |
| Outstanding Host in a Reality Program | DC Young Fly for “Celebrity Squares” |
| Outstanding Guest Performance | Michael B. Jordan for “Saturday Night Live” |
| Outstanding Animated Series | The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder |
| Outstanding Short-Form Series | Doggyland |
| Outstanding New Artist | Victoria Monét |
| Outstanding Male Artist | Usher |
| Outstanding Female Artist | H.E.R. |
| Outstanding International Song | “Me & U” – Tems |
| Outstanding Music Video | “Sensational” – Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay |
| Outstanding Album | Jaguar II – Victoria Monét |
| Outstanding Soundtrack | The Color Purple–Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |
| Outstanding Jazz Album | Brand New Life – Brandee Younger |
| Outstanding Hip-Hop/Rap Song | “Cobra” – Megan Thee Stallion |
| Outstanding Collaboration | Ciara feat. Chris Brown – “How We Roll” |
| Outstanding Original Score for TV/Film | Transformers: Rise of the Beasts – Jongnic Bontemps |
| Outstanding Documentary Film | Invisible Beauty |
| Outstanding Documentary Television | High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America |
| Outstanding Short-Form Documentary | Black Girls Play: The Story of Hand Games |
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Norman Vance, Jr for “Saturdays” |
| Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series | Carla Banks–Waddles for “Bel–Air” |
| Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special | Dwayne Johnson–Cochran for “Heist 88” |
| Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture | Cord Jefferson for “American Fiction” |
| Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | Neema Barnette for “Grand Crew” |
| Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series | Dawn Wilkinson for “Power Book II: Ghost” |
| Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie | Chris Robinson for “Shooting Stars” |
| Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture | Ava DuVernay for “Origin” |
| Outstanding Directing in a Documentary | Allen Hughes for “Dear Mama” |
| Outstanding News and Information Podcast | Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams |
| Outstanding Lifestyle/Self-Help Podcast | Black Money Tree |
| Outstanding Society and Culture Podcast | The 85 South Show with Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly and Chico Bean |
| Outstanding Arts and Entertainment Podcast | Here’s The Thing |
| Outstanding Scripted Series Podcast | Yes We Cannabis |
| Outstanding Costume Design | Francine Jamison–Tanchuck for “The Color Purple” |
| Outstanding Make-up | Carol Rasheed, Saisha Beecham, Ngozi Olandu Young, Manny Davila, Milene Melendez for “The Color Purple” |
| Outstanding Hairstyling | Lawrence Davis, Tym Wallace, Andrea Mona Bowen, Angela Renae Dyson, Jorge Benitez Villalobos for “The Color Purple” |
| Outstanding Stunt Ensemble | Creed III |
| Outstanding Social Media Personality of the Year | Angel Laketa Moore |
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