The Trailblazer Award is presented to an individual who has made their mark in the entertainment industry, therefore, paving the way for others to follow.[1]
| NAACP Theatre Award – Trailblazer Award | |
| Year | Honoree |
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| 1991 | |
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| 2006 [1] | Tyler Perry |
| 2007 | |
| 2008[2] | David E. Talbert |
| 2009[3] | Audra McDonald |