43rd NAACP Image Awards
The 43rd NAACP Image Awards, presented by the NAACP, will honor outstanding representations and achievements of people of color in motion pictures, television, music, and literature during the 2011 calendar year. The ceremony was hosted by Sanaa Lathan and Anthony Mackie and aired on February 17, 2012, on NBC.
During the ceremony show Yolanda Adams and Kirk Franklin gave a tribute performance to Whitney Houston, who died on February 11, 2012. Cathy Hughes accepted the NAACP [Image Award – Chairman's Award|Chairman's Award] at a separate ceremony in New Jersey, while George Lucas was honored with the Vanguard Award. Black Stuntmen's Association received the President's Award.
All nominees are listed below, and the winners are listed in bold.