Has 5SOS Won Any Awards? Complete List of Wins & Honors

From YouTube Covers to Global Dominance: Has 5SOS Won Any Awards?

If you grew up scrolling through YouTube in the early 2010s or blasting pop-punk anthems through your headphones, chances are you watched 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) grow from an energetic Australian garage band into a global powerhouse.

With chart-topping hits like “She Looks So Perfect,” “Youngblood”, and “Teeth,” Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood, and Ashton Irwin have carved out a distinct legacy. But when it comes to the glittering world of music industry accolades, just how successful have they been?

The short answer is yes—they have won a massive collection of awards spanning continents, genres, and fan-voted ceremonies. Let’s take a deep dive into the hardware 5SOS has accumulated over the years.

Global Domination: MTV and International Success

5SOS established early on that they were a force to be reckoned with internationally, particularly at the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). Over the years, the band has racked up roughly 10 wins at the EMAs alone, frequently taking home titles like Best Australian Act, Best Worldwide Act, and Best Rock.

Their global footprint is further highlighted by wins at major international ceremonies:

• MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs): 5SOS won Best Lyric Video for “Don’t Stop” and clinched the coveted Song of Summer award for “Youngblood.”
• American Music Awards (AMAs): They took home the trophy for New Artist of the Year in 2014, signaling their explosive entry into the U.S. market.
• People’s Choice Awards & iHeartRadio Music Awards: Reflecting their massive and loyal pop-rock crossover appeal, they have secured multiple wins for favorite group, band, and track formats.

Conquering the Homeland: ARIA and APRA Awards

Despite basing much of their career internationally, 5SOS has always stayed true to their Australian roots—and their homeland has richly rewarded them.

At the prestigious ARIA Music Awards (Australia’s equivalent of the Grammys), 5SOS has scored multiple wins out of over a dozen nominations:

• Song of the Year for both “She Looks So Perfect” and “Teeth”.
• Best Australian Live Act for their explosive concert tours (such as the Rock Out With Your Socks Out Tour and the Meet You There Tour).

Additionally, they received the prestigious APRA Outstanding International Achievement Award in 2019, honoring their massive global impact as songwriters and performers originating from Australia.

Fan-Powered Powerhouses: Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice and Teen Choice

You cannot talk about 5SOS without talking about their famously dedicated fan base, the 5SOSFam. Because many of their major wins rely on public voting, the band has dominated fan-voted award circuits:

• Teen Choice Awards: A staggering 8 wins out of 22 nominations, reflecting their immense popularity during the mid-2010s peak pop-rock wave.
• Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards: 6 wins across global editions, cementing their status as a universally beloved musical act across generations.

The Evolution: From Boy Band Labels to Critical Respect

In their early days, media outlets and casual listeners often lumped 5SOS into the “boy band” category—largely due to their early touring associations with One Direction. However, the band’s trophy case tells a story of artistic evolution.