The MVPA (Music Video Production Association) Awards are one of the most prestigious events in the world of music video production, recognizing excellence in the creative, technical, and artistic aspects of music videos. The MVPA Awards celebrate the collaboration between directors, producers, choreographers, and artists, highlighting the crucial role music videos play in shaping modern music culture and visual storytelling.

Lavelle Smith Jr. – MVPA Awards:

Year Award Project/Context Result
1992 MVPA Award — Best Choreography Music Video
“My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)”
Winner
1997 MVPA Award — Best Choreography Music Video
“Ghosts”
Winner
2004 MVPA Award — Best Choreography Music Video
“Crazy in Love”
Winner

 

 

The Primetime Emmy Awards are the premier television awards presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences to celebrate excellence in the American television industry.

Lavelle Smith Jr. – Emmy Awards:

Year Award Category Result
1996 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Choreography Nomination

 

 

The Miller Hall of Greats Award (or Miller’s Gallery of Greats) is a prestigious lifetime achievement award that celebrates the most influential artists in the entertainment world. The award is presented to those who have had a lasting impact on popular culture, creativity, and the performing arts. LaVelle Smith Jr. was inducted into this exclusive group of honorees as one of the youngest artists ever, a testament to the enormous and innovative contributions he has made to dance and choreography since the beginning of his career. His work as a choreographer played a pivotal role in defining the visual identity and success of some of the greatest tours and music videos in music history.

Lavelle Smith Jr. – Miller Awards:

Year Award Category / Description
1994 Miller Hall of Greats Award
Outstanding Contribution to the Music Industry

 

The Bob Fosse Awards are prestigious awards established to celebrate choreographic excellence in the entertainment industry and are named after the legendary Bob Fosse, the visionary choreographer, director, and performer whose iconic style revolutionized the Broadway stage. The Bob Fosse Awards celebrate the artistry that Fosse, one of the greatest choreographers of all time, brought to the stage and offer a prestigious platform to recognize excellence in musical theater and dance.

Lavelle Smith Jr. – Bob Fosse Awards:

Year Award Category Description
1996 Bob Fosse Award Outstanding Achievement in Choreography Awarded for excellence in choreography, recognizing Smith’s creative impact and artistic leadership.
1997 Bob Fosse Award Best Choreography in a Music Video Continued recognition for his choreography work, highlighting sustained excellence and influence.

 

 

The DuPont Manual Hall of Fame is a prestigious honor that celebrates alumni of DuPont Manual High School in Louisville, Kentucky, who have achieved outstanding national or international distinction. The award is presented to LaVelle Smith Jr. for his extraordinary success and his exceptional career as a world-renowned choreographer and dancer. His induction celebrates artistic excellence, the cultural impact of his work, and the immense prestige he has brought to his former high school. This title highlights how his talent, originating in Louisville, went on to redefine the history of contemporary pop dance.

Lavelle Smith Jr. – DuPont Manual Hall of Fame:

Year Award Category / Description
2006 DuPont Manual Hall of Fame
Exceptional Career in Dance and Choreography