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February 25, 2026

NAACP IMAGE AWARDS ANNOUNCES THIRD ROUND OF WINNERS DURING THE FINAL NIGHT OF THE “57TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS” VIRTUAL SHOW

NIGHT THREE WINNERS INCLUDE GLYNN TURMAN, GRACIE’S CORNER, KYLA PRATT, MALCOLM-JAMAL WARNER, MARIO VAN PEEBLES, QUINTA BRUNSON, SINNERS, STEVE HARVEY, TEYANA TAYLOR, TYLER JAMES WILLIAMS, ZOOTOPIA 2, AND MORE


HOSTED BY ANGEL “ThatChickAngel” LAKETA MOORE AND KHLEO THOMAS

LOS ANGELES (February 25, 2026) – Tonight, the NAACP kicked-off the final night of the “57th NAACP Image Awards” virtual show announcing the third round of winners in the non-televised film, television, and writing award categories. The three-night virtual event, hosted by Angel “ThatChickAngel” Laketa Moore and Khleo Thomas aired exclusively on YouTube/NAACPPlus inviting NAACP Image Awards fans to experience three nights of culture, comedy, and celebrating Black achievement and excellence.

Tonight’s winners included Gracie’s Corner for Outstanding Children’s Program; Kyla Pratt for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television); Quinta Brunson for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Motion Picture); “Sinners” for Outstanding Stunt Ensemble (Television or Motion Picture); Malcolm-Jamal Warner for Outstanding Guest Performance; Tyler James Williams for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series; Teyana Taylor for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special, Glynn Turman for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special; Steve Harvey for Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble, and more.

The “57th NAACP Image Awards” will air LIVE on Saturday, February 28th at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET and CBS.

The full list of winners from night three can be found below:

Outstanding Children’s Program
Gracie’s Corner” (Youtube TV)

Outstanding Animated Series

Gracie’s Corner” (Youtube TV)

Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television)

Kyla Pratt – “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” (Disney+)

Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Motion Picture)

Quinta Brunson – “Zootopia 2” (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

Outstanding Stunt Ensemble (Television or Motion Picture)

“Sinners” – Andy Gill (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Outstanding Independent Motion Picture

“Love, Brooklyn” (Greenwich Entertainment)

Outstanding International Motion Picture

“Souleymane’s Story” (Kino Lorber)

Outstanding Documentary (Film)

“Being Eddie” (Netflix)

Outstanding Cinematography in a Motion Picture

Autumn Durald Arkapaw – “Sinners” (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Outstanding Editing in a Motion Picture or Television Series, Movie, or Special

Deanna Nowell – “Ironheart” (Disney+)

Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture)

Cassandra Mann – “Unexpected Christmas” (3 Diamonds Entertainment LLC)

Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture

Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, Buddy Guy, Delroy Lindo, Peter Dreimanis, Lola Kirke, Li Jun Li, Saul Williams, Yao – “Sinners” (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Outstanding Variety (Series or Special)

“Ali Siddiq: My Two Sons” (YouTube/Moment PPV)

Outstanding Guest Performance

Malcolm-Jamal Warner – “Murder in a Small Town” (FOX)

Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series

Aisha Muharrar – “Hacks” – “Clickable Face” (HBO Max)

Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series

Cynthia Adarkwa – “The Pitt” -“12:00 P.M.” (HBO Max)

Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special

Aireka Muse – “Friends & Lovers” (Lifetime Movie Network)

Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series

Tyler James Williams – “Abbott Elementary” – “The Science Fair” (ABC)

Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series

Mario Van Peebles – “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” – “Allow Me to Re-Introduce Myself” (STARZ)

Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special

Olatunde Osunsanmi – “Star Trek: Section 31” (Paramount+)

Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television)

Chinaka Hodge – “Ironheart” (Disney+)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special

Teyana Taylor – “Straw” (Netflix)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special

Glynn Turman – “Straw” (Netflix)

Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) –

Individual or Ensemble

Steve Harvey – “Celebrity Family Feud” (ABC)

Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show (Series)
“Celebrity Family Feud” (ABC)

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About NAACP

The NAACP advocates, agitates, and litigates for civil rights due to Black America. Our legacy is built on the foundation of grassroots activism by the biggest civil rights pioneers of the 20th century and is sustained by 21st century activists. From classrooms and courtrooms to city halls and Congress, our network of members across the country works to secure the social and political power that will end race-based discrimination. That work is rooted in racial equity, civic engagement, and supportive policies and institutions for all marginalized people. We are committed to a world without racism where Black people enjoy equitable opportunities in thriving communities.

 

NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF – was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but now operates as a completely separate entity.

 

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Through a powerful portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1, BET connects audiences across cable, streaming, digital, live events, studios, and global platforms, delivering culturally resonant content that reflects the depth, creativity, and impact of the Black experience. For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms. For more BET announcements, visit paramountpressexpress.com/bet/.

 

NAACP Image Awards Media Contacts:

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis | NAACPImageAwards@ssmandl.com

Ariana Drummond | ImagePublicist@naacpnet.org

Mercedes Smith | Mercedes.Smith@bet.net

Erica Knox | Erica.Knox@bet.net

Autumn Griffin | Autumn.Griffin@bet.net

Kate Fisher | KHFisher@cbs.com

Victoria Saavedra | Victoria.Saavedra@paramount.com