The annual event celebrates the accomplishments of minorities in the fields of television, music, literature.

The awards show will air live January 15, 2018, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on TV One.

Some of the biggest names in film, television and music have attended the Image Awards including; Denzel Washington, Oprah, John Legend and Viola Davis.

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The eligibility period for all projects is January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.

The 47th NAACP Image Awards will be nationally telecast live on TV One on Friday.

Past recipients of the prestigious Chairman’s Award which has been given out since it was established in 1992 include former Vice President Al Gore.

Nominees for the 45th NAACP Image Awards include; Chiwetel Ejiofor, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong’o, Regina King and Angela Bassett,

Oliver’s debut film ‘Home’ has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Directing.