Comedian Dave Chappelle has been chosen to receive the NAACP Image Awards’ most prestigious honor this year. The Emmy and Grammy Award winner will be recognized with the President’s Award for his “thought-provoking humor” during the civil rights organization’s 56th event later this month.

Dave Chappelle will receive the NAACP President’s Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards ceremony on Feb. 22. Previous recipients of the prestigious award — presented “in recognition of special achievement and distinguished public service” — include Usher,

Dave Chappelle has been tapped to receive the President’s Award during the 2025 NAACP Image Awards on February 22.