This powerful and inspirational event aims the spotlight on the achievements of distinguished leaders in the fields of music, education, entertainment, technology and business.  Each year, BET Honors is one of the most moving experiences and television specials on BET Networks.  Proceeds from the private sale of BET Honors 2016 will benefit the My Brother's Keeper Alliance. Launched in 2015, My Brother's Keeper Alliance was created to help eliminate gaps in opportunity and achievement for boys and young men of color.

BET HONORS 2016 is set to ignite Warner Theater with a series of soul stirring performances.

Celebrating its ninth year, BET Honors celebrates and recognizes the gifts and contributions of five African American exceptional leaders.

The BET Honors 2016 honorees are:

Lee Daniels, Televison and Film Award

Mellody Hobson, Corporate Citizen Award

Eric H. Holder, Jr., Public Service Award

Patti Labelle, Musical Arts  Award

L.A. Reid, The Business of Entertainment Award 

PREMIERE:  
Monday, March 14, 2016

TAPING:
Saturday, March 5, 2016 

ORIGINATION:
Warner Theater, Washington, DC

PRODUCED BY:
BET Networks and Jesse Collins Entertainment

PRODUCERS:
Lynn Harris Taylor, Executive Producer
Stephen Hill, Executive Producer
Jesse Collins, Executive Producer

HOST: 
Arsenio Hall