Importance of awards

I believe that awards are important to the success and professional legitimization of Black Africa American actors and directors. In a community that wasn't initially accepting of people of color, I've noticed that African American actors and directors have gone unrewarded. As a result, the establishment of award shows primarily for people of African Americans was created. Because most award shows like the oscars and academy did not recognize African Americans, shows like the BET awards, Black Girls Rock, and BET honors was created in order to prevent the exclusion of African American actors and directors. These shows act as a gratitude to them for their great works. With out recognizing these actors and directors for their work, their will essentially be no incentive and motivation for them to continue to do their great works.