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The NAACP has announced the nominees for its 57th annual ceremony, shining a spotlight on a host of beloved young stars who have garnered significant recognition this year.
This year’s lineup for the Outstanding Performance by a Youth category includes a range of talented young performers who have captivated audiences with their exceptional work.
- Leah Sava Jeffries for Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Disney)
- Amanda Christine for IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO Max)
- Blake Cameron James for IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO Max)
- Jeremiah Felder for The Residence (Netflix)
- Percy Daggs IV for Paradise (Hulu)
The eagerly awaited nominations were revealed in a live broadcast on CBS Mornings, with host Deon Cole joining NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson for the announcement.
Derrick Johnson expressed the significance of the event, stating, “The NAACP Image Awards is our declaration to our community that ‘We See You,’ affirming Black creativity, excellence, and humanity across every arena where our stories are told. From film, television, and music to literature and beyond, the voices of all our nominees tell stories that honor our past, celebrate our identity, and remind us that storytelling has the power to move culture forward.”
Echoing Johnson’s powerful remarks, Louis Carr, President of BET, added, “The NAACP Image Award nominations underscore what we’ve always known to be true – our people are the heartbeat of culture. Their creativity, excellence, and commitment to telling our stories with authenticity and purpose continue to set the standard. We’re honored to stand alongside the NAACP in celebrating the voices and visionaries who move our culture forward.”
The nominations were revealed live on CBS Mornings by host Deon Cole alongside NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson.
“The NAACP Image Awards is our declaration to our community that “We See You,” affirming Black creativity, excellence, and humanity across every space where our stories are told,” said Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP. “From film, television, and music to literature and beyond, the voices of all of our nominees tell stories that honor our past, celebrate our identity, and remind us that storytelling has the power to move culture forward.”
Louis Carr, President of BET echoed Derrick Johnson’s sentiments stating, “The NAACP Image Award nominations underscore what we’ve always known to be true – our people are the heartbeat of culture. Their creativity, excellence, and commitment to telling our stories with authenticity and purpose continue to set the standard. We’re honored to stand alongside the NAACP in celebrating the voices and visionaries who move our culture forward.”
The 57th NAACP Image Awards celebrate achievements across film, television, music, and literature. The live ceremony will air Saturday, February 28, 2026, from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET, with a simultaneous broadcast on CBS.
Public voting in select categories is now open at naacpimageawards.net through February 7, 2026, with winners announced during the February 28 broadcast.
