‘The New Edition Story’ The New Edition Story received 5 major nominations in 2018, winning 2 awards. 2018 NAACP Image 5 nominations, 2 winners Outstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special "The New Edition Story" Winner Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special Abdul Williams Winner Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special Bryshere Grey Nominee Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special Woody McClain Nominee Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special Chris Robinson Nominee