41st NAACP Image Awards explained

41st NAACP Image Awards
Award:NAACP Image Awards
Award Link:NAACP Image Award
Date:February 26, 2010
Site:Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
Host:Hill Harper and Anika Noni Rose
Best Picture:Precious
Best Drama Series:Lincoln Heights'
Most Nominations:Precious (8)
Best Comedy Series:Tyler Perry's House of Payne
Network:Fox
Last:40th
Next:42nd

The 41st NAACP Image Awards ceremony, presented by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), honored outstanding representations and achievements of people of color in motion pictures, television, music, and literature during the 2009 calendar year.[1] The ceremony was hosted by Hill Harper and Anika Noni Rose at the Shrine Auditorium and aired on February 26, 2010 on Fox.[2] [3]

The nominations were announced on January 6, 2010 with the film Precious leading the motion picture categories with 8 nominations.[4] [5] American rapper Jay-Z leaded the nominees in the music category with five nods.[6]

The nominees are listed below with the winners in bold.[7] [8]

Motion Picture

Outstanding Motion PictureOutstanding Directing in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Actor in a Motion PictureOutstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion PictureOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Foreign Motion PictureOutstanding Independent Motion Picture
Outstanding DocumentaryOutstanding Writing in a Motion Picture

Television

Outstanding Comedy Series

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Outstanding Drama Series

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Outstanding Television Movie, Mini-Series, or Dramatic Special

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

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

Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series

Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series

Outstanding News/Information - (Series or Special)

Outstanding Talk Series

Outstanding Reality Series

Outstanding Variety

Outstanding Children's Program

Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program - (Series or Special)

Writing

Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series

Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series

Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture

Directing

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series

Outstanding Directing for a Dramatic Series

Outstanding Directing for a Motion Picture

Recording

Outstanding New Artist

Outstanding Male Artist

Outstanding Female Artist

Outstanding Duo, Group, or Collaboration

Outstanding Jazz Album

Outstanding Gospel Album

Outstanding Music Video

Outstanding Song

Outstanding Album

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dawn . Randee . February 25, 2010 . 41st NAACP Image Awards: More blacks hold positions of power in Hollywood than ever -- so why aren't more minority-themed movies made? . April 3, 2024 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  2. Web site: R. Robinson . Regina . 41st Annual NAACP Image Awards Tonight . April 3, 2024 . Essence.
  3. Web site: February 27, 2010 . “Precious” a big winner at NAACP Image Awards . April 3, 2024 . The Denver Post.
  4. Web site: Finke . Nikki . February 27, 2010 . 41st NAACP Image Award Winners . April 3, 2024 . Deadline Hollywood.
  5. Web site: January 6, 2010 . "Precious" Leads NAACP Image Award Noms . April 3, 2024 . CBS News.
  6. Web site: January 6, 2010 . `Precious' leads nominees for NAACP Image Awards . April 3, 2024 . San Diego Union-Tribune.
  7. Web site: Finke . Nikki . January 6, 2010 . 41st NAACP Image Award Nominations . April 3, 2024 . Deadline Hollywood.
  8. Web site: Rice . Lynette . February 27, 2010 . 'Precious' wins multiple honors at annual NAACP Image Awards . April 3, 2024 . Entertainment Weekly.

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