Thompson is the
former chairman/CEO of Symantec and currently serves as the chairman of the Microsoft Corporation Board of Directors. His four fellow honorees are: Johnnetta Betsch Cole
(Education Award), Phylicia Rashad (Theatrical Arts Award), Usher Raymond (Musical
Arts Award), and Kanye West (Visionary Award).
“The BET Honors” 2015 will be taped at the historic Warner
Theatre in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, January 24, 2015 and will premiere on
Monday, February 23, 2015. Actor and comedian Wayne Brady will host the
star-studded event.
Proceeds from the private sale of “The BET Honors” 2015 will
benefit the National Cares Mentoring Program.