Tanya Davis contributed reporting.
We’re thrilled to report that Viacom’s brands have just been nominated for a total of 16 NAACP Image Awards across BET, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Spike and VH1. The awards honor outstanding achievements of people of color and those who promote social justice in the arts, and we couldn’t be more proud of our nominees — see the list below. Winners will be announced at a live ceremony on Martin Luther King Day (Monday, Jan. 15).
Congratulations to everyone involved for their fantastic work on these programs. Check out our nominated shows and specials and the respective award categories below.
BET
Outstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
The New Edition Story
Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special
Laurence Fishburne, Madiba
Bryshere Grey, The New Edition Story
Woody McClain, The New Edition Story
Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)
Through the Fire: The Legacy of Barack Obama
Outstanding Variety or Game Show (Series or Special)
Black Girls Rock! 2017
Abdul Williams, The New Edition Story – Night 2
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Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special
Kevin Hooks, Madiba – Night 2
Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special
Chris Robinson, The New Edition Story– Night 1
Comedy Central
Outstanding Talk Series
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble
Trevor Noah, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance
Tiffany Haddish, Legends of Chamberlain Heights
Nickelodeon
Outstanding Children’s Program
Nella the Princess Knight
Spike
Outstanding Variety or Game Show (Series or Special)
Lip Sync Battle
Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble
LL Cool J, Lip Sync Battle
VH1
Outstanding Reality Program/Reality Competition Series
Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party