Honorees

Check out this year's honorees.

Clarence Avant - A music executive and pioneering deal-maker for over 40 years, Clarence Avant is known as the "Godfather" in the music indusrty because of his willingness to help newcomers in the music business. His work behind the scenes has had a lasting affect on America's musical landscape. Here's a look at the ways this BET Honors honoree has impacted the songs of our lives. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for NAACP)

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Clarence Avant: Entrepreneur Award   - With a career that spans over five decades, BET celebrates the Godfather of Black Music as an entrepreneur, music industry pioneer and mentor. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for NAACP)

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Halle Berry: Service Award  - BET celebrates Hollywood's leading lady for her service and humanitarian efforts to over 10 non-profit organizations, including Diabetes Aware.  (Photo: REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/LANDOV)

T.D. Jakes: Education Award  - Jakes' mega ministry is rooted in servicing, enlightening and advancing the communities it serves. BET celebrates Jakes as an visionary making a difference through education.       (Photo: Courtesy T.D. Jakes)

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T.D. Jakes: Education Award  - Jakes' mega ministry is rooted in servicing, enlightening and advancing the communities it serves. BET celebrates Jakes as an visionary making a difference through education.       (Photo: Courtesy T.D. Jakes)

Lisa Leslie: Athletics Award  - Her 12-year WNBA career saw the 6-foot-5 force break records and barriers and wrack up accolades. Now BET celebrates her career and pioneer status in women's basketball. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for The Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis)

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Lisa Leslie: Athletics Award  - Her 12-year WNBA career saw the 6-foot-5 force break records and barriers and wrack up accolades. Now BET celebrates her career and pioneer status in women's basketball. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for The Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis)

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Chaka Khan: Musical Excellence Award  - Ten Grammys, countless No. 1 hits and often referenced as an idol to today's R&B divas, BET celebrates the Queen of Funk-Soul for her musical excellence.                                                          (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Chaka Khan: Musical Excellence Award  - Ten Grammys, countless No. 1 hits and often referenced as an idol to today's R&B divas, BET celebrates the Queen of Funk-Soul for her musical excellence.                                                          (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)