The BET Awards, established in 2001 by Black Entertainment Television, is an annual American award show honoring Black entertainers and minorities across music, film, sports, and philanthropy. Broadcast live on BET, the ceremony features performances and recognizes achievements in various fields, with the most popular awards presented during the televised event.
In 2001, the Black Entertainment Television network established the BET Awards. This American award show was created to celebrate Black entertainers and other minorities in music, film, sports, and philanthropy. The awards are presented annually and broadcast live on BET.
In 2001, the first BET Award trophy, inspired by "aspire, ascend, achieve", was designed by artist/sculptor Carlos "Mare139" Rodriguez. Outkast won the first award using this trophy.
In 2001, the inaugural BET Awards ceremony was held at the Paris Las Vegas resort on the Las Vegas Strip.
In 2002, the BET Awards were held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.
In 2002, the category for the BET Award Humanitarian Award was created at the second annual BET Awards. This award is given to a celebrity philanthropist who donates their time and money to a charitable cause.
In 2005, the BET Awards were held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.
In 2006, the BET Awards were held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
In 2007, Society Awards, a New York firm and manufacturer of the BET Award trophy, enhanced its quality by using plated steel and black crystal.
In 2012, the BET Awards were held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
In 2013, the BET Awards ceremony was moved to the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live.
In 2015, at the fifteenth annual BET Awards, the category of the Ultimate Icon Award was created. It is given to a veteran artist whose career is deemed iconic by fans and critics alike for their notable contributions in the music, dance and music video fields.
As of 2017, Beyoncé has the most nominations with 81 nominations, both solo and with Destiny's Child.
In 2018, at the eighteenth annual BET Awards, the Ultimate Icon Award was presented to a veteran artist whose career is deemed iconic by fans and critics alike for their notable contributions in the music, dance and music video fields.
As of 2024, information on the performer(s) with the most wins at the BET Awards is available.
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