The actress accepted the Spirit Award at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Monday night, wearing a strapless, merlot-colored gown.
The annual honor is presented to an individual who brings energy, tenacity, innovation, commitment, talent and spirit, to the theater scene.
The 25-year-old starred in the play "Father's Day" alongside Rosie Perez and Andre Royo.
Symone now stars on ABC Family's new series "The Great State of Georgia.
