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The NAACP Trailblazer Award is presented to a pioneering individual whose theatrical contributions made an outstanding and unique mark in the entertainment industry, therefore, paving the way for others to follow. It is presented part of the NAACP Theatre Awards which commenced in 1991 and presented annually by the Beverly Hills-Hollywood branch of the NAACP to honor outstanding people of color in theatre, following the presentation ceremonies of the NAACP Image Awards.

NAACP Theatre Award – Trailblazer Award
Year Honoree
1991 (1991-2001)

INFORMATION OF NOMINEES

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1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002 Sheryl Lee Ralph
2003 N/A
2004 N/A
2005 Negro Ensemble Company
2006 Tyler Perry
2007 Je'Caryous Johnson & Gary Guidry

(I'm Ready Productions)

2008 David E. Talbert
2009 Audra McDonald
2010 Kenny Leon
2011 Obba Babatundé
2012 Stephen Byrd & Alia Jones

(Front Row Productions)

2013 Vanessa Williams
2014 Roger Guenveur Smith
2015 N/A
2016 LaTanya Richardson Jackson
2017 N/A
2018 Anika Noni Rose
2019 Viola Davis
2020 N/A
2021 N/A
2022 Nicco Annan
2023 N/A
2024 Stokley Williams

References

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  7. "2009 Honorees/2009 Hosts". United States: Beverly Hills-Hollywood NAACP. 2009. Archived from the original on 3 October 2011. Retrieved 23 November 2009. | Audra McDonald
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  9. Sierra, Gabrielle. "Diahann Carroll, Obba Babatunde Honored At 21st NAACP Theatre Awards". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
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