Visionary actor, playwright, director, and producer Colman Domingo to be honored for his trailblazing career and influence across entertainment and culture

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LOS ANGELES (February 17, 2026) - Today, the NAACP announced that Colman Domingo will be presented with the President’s Award at the “57th NAACP Image Awards” airing live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday, February 28, at 8:00 PM ET on BET and CBS. 

This year, Domingo is also nominated for two NAACP Image Awards for his role and directing in “The Four Seasons” and achieved a historic double win at the 55th NAACP Image Awards in 2024, securing awards for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture (Rustin) and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (The Color Purple).

The President's Award is presented in recognition of special achievement and distinguished public service. Previous recipients include Dave Chappelle, Usher, Gabrielle Union-Wade, Dwyane Wade, Rihanna, LeBron James, Kerry Washington, Spike Lee, Muhammad Ali, Jesse Jackson, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter, and Ms. Lauryn Hill.

“We are honored to recognize Colman Domingo with the President’s Award for the breadth and depth of his leadership, artistry, and cultural impact. Across film, television, and theater, Colman has consistently chosen work that challenges narratives, expands representation, and centers humanity with dignity and grace,” said Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO.  “He is not only exemplary at his craft, but intentional in how he uses his platform to uplift stories that might otherwise go unheard. As an artist he leads with integrity, fearlessness, and a deep commitment to community, making him a model for what it means to build a legacy that extends far beyond the stage or screen.”

“Colman Domingo represents the power of creativity to bring people together and move culture forward,” said Louis Carr, President of BET. “At BET, our commitment has always been to community, culture, and connection, and Colman’s impact reflects those values in action. The way he honors the stories and legacy that came before us while inspiring future generations is what makes his influence so meaningful.  We’re proud to celebrate his extraordinary contributions and to recognize the lasting impact of his vision and unwavering commitment to excellence.”

Colman Domingo is an actor, writer, director, and producer. He has been nominated for two Oscars, BAFTA, Tony® Award, Critics Choice Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, and recently received an Emmy nomination for his work on Netflix’s “The Four Seasons”.  

Previously, he won an Emmy for his work on the HBO series “Euphoria,” with Season 3 premiering this April. He will next star as patriarch Joe Jackson in Antoine Fuqua’s Michael, followed by roles in Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, Season 2 of “The Four Seasons,” and Jaume Collet-Serra’s An Innocent Girl. 

He was on the cover of Time Magazine in 2025 as a “Closer,” one who works to fill the racial equity gap, and was named on the 2024 TIME100 List as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He was also a co-chair of the Met Gala last year, which raised a record $31 million for The Costume Institute. 

“57th NAACP Image Awards'' winners will be revealed during the “57th NAACP Image Awards'' telecast on Saturday, February 28 live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, on BET and will simulcast on the CBS Television Network. NAACP will also recognize winners in non–televised Image Awards categories at the “57th NAACP Image Awards” Creative Honors Thursday, February 26 and virtually on YouTube/NAACPPlus Monday, February 23-Wednesday, February 25.

The “57th NAACP Image Awards Week”  is supported by Wells Fargo,  American Airlines, Amazon, FedEx, Procter & Gamble, AARP, Airbnb, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., L’Oréal Groupe and Lowe's.  The “57th NAACP Image Awards” live broadcast and red carpet are presented by Toyota, Walmart, Capital One, Ally, Procter & Gamble, and its brand, Olay Body.

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Globally recognized as one of the most distinguished multicultural awards shows, the “57th NAACP Image Awards” will continue a tradition of excellence, uplifting values that inspire equality, justice, and progressive change, and highlighting artists committed to that purpose. 

One of the most iconic annual celebrations of Black excellence, the NAACP Image Awards draws the biggest and brightest stars in Hollywood. Previous years' attendees and winners include Kamala Harris, Dave Chapelle, Keke Palmer, The Wayans Family, Don Cheadle, Laverne Cox, Ava DuVernay, Gabrielle Union, Dwayne Wade, Courtney B. Vance, Sherri Shepherd, Colman Domingo, Mike Epps, Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia, Danielle Brooks, Usher, Tyler Perry, Angela Bassett, Damson Idris, Michelle Buteau, Victoria Monét, Viola Davis, Beyoncé, Nicco Annan, Ruth E. Carter, Glynn Turman, Quinta Brunson, Nia Long, Keith David, Jennifer Hudson, Stacey Abrams, Tabitha Brown, Erica Campbell, Chris Brown, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Zendaya, Yara Shahidi, Issa Rae, Janelle Monáe, Tracee Ellis Ross, Serena Williams, Kerry Washington, Method Man, Dominique Thorne, Austin Scott, Tyler James Williams, Kyla Pratt, Jabari Banks, and many more. 

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