Nominees Voting Become a Voter How Nominations Work

Presented annually, the NAACP Image Awards is the nation’s premier event which recognizes the exemplary works by, for, and relevant to people of color in the arts (motion picture, television, recording, and literature), as well as those individuals or groups who promote social justice through their creative endeavors.

If you would like to be part of the process and vote on the nominees of the 41st NAACP Image Awards – it’s easy, just become a member of the NAACP. Only NAACP members are eligible to vote.

In addition to voting for the Image Awards’ winners, there are five other reasons to become a member:

1. The fight for freedom is not free! Your membership will help fund initiatives and programs to support our mission of racial equality and equal justice;
2. A membership in the NAACP is your opportunity to give back to the organization that has done more to change this country for the betterment of people of color, women, and the disenfranchised than any other in the nation's history;
3. Your membership in the NAACP makes you a part of a force of 300,000 people who stand for the freedoms guaranteed in our nation's constitution;
4. Your membership in the NAACP makes a direct and positive impact in your community when you join your local unit; and
5. Your membership in the NAACP will give you access to our upcoming
   benefits program that provides discounts on products and services
   across the country.