| Outstanding Comedy Series: |
The Bernie Mac Show |
| Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: |
Mo'Nique, The Parkers |
| Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: |
Bernie Mac, The Bernie Mac Show |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: |
Camille Winbush, The Bernie Mac Show |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: |
Dorien Wilson , The Parkers |
| Outstanding Drama Series: |
Soul Food |
| Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: |
Nia Long, Third Watch |
| Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: |
Steve Harris, The Practice |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: |
Loretta Devine, Boston Public |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: |
Mekhi Phifer, ER |
| Outstanding Television Movie, Miniseries, or Dramatic Special: |
D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear |
| Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Miniseries, or Dramatic Special: |
Whoopi Goldberg, Good Fences |
| Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Miniseries, or Dramatic Special: |
Charles S. Dutton, D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear |
| Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series: |
Victoria Rowell, The Young & the Restless |
| Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: |
Kristoff St. John, The Young & the Restless |
| Outstanding Variety Series/Special: |
The 2003 Essence Awards |
| Outstanding News, Talk, or Information Series or Special: |
Judge Mathis |
| Outstanding Performance in a Youth or Children's Series/Special: |
Raven, That's So Raven |
