5SOS Award History: Major Wins and Accolades Explained

Has 5SOS Won Any Awards? Inside the Trophy Case of Pop-Rock Royalty

From posting YouTube cover videos in a Sydney bedroom to filling global arenas and cementing themselves as pop-rock royalty, 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) have traveled a massive distance. Along the way, Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood, and Ashton Irwin haven’t just won over millions of fans—they have also stacked up an impressive collection of major music industry trophies.

If you are wondering whether 5SOS has won any awards, the short answer is yes—hundreds of them.

Let’s take a deep dive into the major milestones, global wins, and local accolades that define the band’s award-winning career.

Global Domination: MTV and Fan-Voted Trophies

5SOS has always possessed a uniquely passionate fanbase (the 5SOSFam), which has translated into massive success at fan-voted and international award shows.

• MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs): This is where 5SOS truly shines on a global scale. The band has racked up a staggering 10 MTV EMA wins over the years, including multiple victories for Best Australian Act, Best Push, and Best Rock.
• American Music Awards (AMAs): In 2014, right at the height of their explosive global breakthrough, 5SOS took home the coveted New Artist of the Year award.
• MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs): The band has captured 2 VMA wins, including recognition for their visually striking and high-energy music videos.
• Teen Choice & Kids’ Choice Awards: Reflecting their massive youth appeal, 5SOS has won 8 Teen Choice Awards and 6 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, dominating categories like Choice Music Group and Favorite Breakout Artist.
• iHeartRadio Music Awards: Among their wins here, the band secured the title for Best Duo/Group of the Year alongside multiple wins for their fiercely dedicated fan army.

Hometown Glory: ARIA and APRA Awards

Despite becoming international chart-toppers who made history as the first Australian band to land three consecutive number-one albums on the US Billboard 200, 5SOS has always stayed true to their roots. Australia’s peak music bodies have heavily celebrated their success:

• ARIA Music Awards: The band has collected 5 ARIA Awards out of numerous nominations. Key wins include multiple trophies for Best Group, Best Australian Live Act (celebrating their powerhouse touring capabilities), and Song of the Year for global earworms like “Youngblood” and “Teeth”.
• APRA Awards: In 2015, they took home Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year, followed later by the prestigious Outstanding International Achievement Award in 2019, honoring their massive global footprint.

Critical and Airplay Recognition

Beyond the fan-voted spectacles, 5SOS has earned critical nods for their musicianship, songwriting, and commercial staying power:

• BMI and ASCAP Awards: Recognising them as elite songwriters, 5SOS has won multiple BMI Pop Awards for heavily-streamed mega-hits like “Youngblood,” “Easier,” and “Who Do You Love”.
• NME and Kerrang! Awards: Proving they have respect across the alternative and rock spectrums, they have picked up wins from legendary rock publications like Kerrang! and the NME Awards, helping bridge the gap between pop-punk roots and mature stadium-pop.

Summary: A Legacy in Motion

Ultimately, 5SOS has earned well over 50 major international and domestic awards from hundreds of nominations. Whether it’s dominating the MTV stage, sweeping the ARIA awards at home, or racking up billions of streams backed by industry composition awards, 5SOS’s trophy cabinet reflects a decade-plus evolution from teen pop-punk upstarts to a self-contained, arena-headlining powerhouse.