A Bronx restaurant and an awards event honored an New York City-born actor for his big moves in the TV world as a Caribbean-American.

White Plains native Nick Creegan visited the Bronx at Coffee Bay restaurant to receive his Blue and Bougie Award. Event co-creator and restaurant owner Jerry McDonald says they chose Creegan as their honoree because of the great strides he's been making in his career.

The actor says he's proud to represent his Jamaican heritage and receive the award. Creegan also received a certificate of recognition from the City of Mount Vernon.

Viewers can catch Creegan on Law & Order: Organized Crime on NBC and also Batwoman on the CW.