Colman Domingo to Receive NAACP Image Awards President's Award

The two-time Oscar nominee will be honored for his achievements and public service.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Colman Domingo, a two-time Oscar nominee, has been selected to receive the honorary President's Award at the 57th NAACP Image Awards ceremony on February 28 in Pasadena, California. The award recognizes Domingo's special achievement and distinguished public service across film, television, and theater.

Why it matters

Domingo has consistently chosen work that challenges narratives, expands representation, and centers humanity with dignity and grace. As an artist, he leads with integrity, fearlessness, and a deep commitment to community, making him a model for what it means to build a legacy that extends far beyond the stage or screen.

The details

Domingo has two more Image Awards nominations this year, for Supporting Actor and Directing on the Netflix series The Four Seasons, which returns for Season 2 later this year. He has previously won two Image Awards, for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture (for Rustin) and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (for The Four Seasons).

  • The NAACP Image Awards ceremony is on February 28, 2026 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
  • Domingo won an Emmy for his role on HBO's Euphoria.

The players

Colman Domingo

A two-time Oscar nominee who has been selected to receive the honorary President's Award at the 57th NAACP Image Awards ceremony.

Derrick Johnson

The NAACP president and CEO, who said Domingo is being honored for the breadth and depth of his leadership, artistry, and cultural impact.

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What they’re saying

“We are honored to recognize Colman Domingo with the President's Award for the breadth and depth of his leadership, artistry, and cultural impact. Across film, television, and theater, Colman has consistently chosen work that challenges narratives, expands representation, and centers humanity with dignity and grace.”

— Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO (Deadline)

What’s next

Domingo is next up playing patriarch Joe Jackson in Antoine Fuqua's Michael Jackson biopic Michael, in addition to Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day and Jaume Collet-Serra's An Innocent Girl.

The takeaway

Colman Domingo's recognition with the NAACP Image Awards President's Award highlights his commitment to using his platform and artistry to uplift underrepresented stories and challenge the status quo in the entertainment industry.