Sylvia Rhone to Receive Ultimate Icon Award at 2026 BET Awards

Sylvia Rhone will receive the Ultimate Icon Award at the 2026 BET Awards, following a trustees award from the Recording Academy in January. BET head of programming Connie Orlando stated that Rhone championed artists and executives, shattered ceilings, and redefined leadership for women and people of color in every boardroom. This honor recognizes her trailblazing role as an executive who broke barriers and established new standards for leadership within the music and entertainment industry.