Has 5SOS Won Any Awards? A Complete Guide to Their Wins

Trophy Cases and Chart History: Has 5SOS Won Any Awards?

When 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) burst onto the global music scene in the early 2010s, they defied the traditional boy-band playbook. Armed with guitars, pop-punk roots, and stadium-sized hooks, Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood, and Ashton Irwin quickly transitioned from YouTube cover artists to arena headliners.

Over a decade into their career, the band has stacked up an impressive collection of hardware. From massive international fan-voted accolades to critical recognition in their native Australia, yes, 5SOS has won numerous major awards.

Global Dominance: MTV, American Music Awards, and People’s Choice

5SOS’s massive, fiercely loyal global fanbase (known as the 5SOSFam) has helped propel them to victory across several premier international award shows:

• American Music Awards (AMAs): In 2014, the band took home the prestigious New Artist of the Year award, proving their immediate breakout impact in the United States.
• MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs): The band is a massive favorite across Europe, racking up double-digit wins (around 10 victories), including multiple nods for Best Australian Act, Best Worldwide Act, and Best Rock.
• MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs): 5SOS won the coveted Song of the Summer award twice (including for “Don’t Stop” and “Youngblood”), cementing their status as summer anthem kings.
• People’s Choice Awards & Teen Choice Awards: Reflecting their undeniable pop-culture footprint, they’ve collected close to a dozen Teen Choice Awards alongside a People’s Choice win.

Hometown Glory: The ARIA and APRA Awards

Despite basing much of their career internationally, 5SOS has always stayed connected to their Australian roots—and the local industry has richly rewarded them.

• ARIA Music Awards: The Australian Recording Industry Association has honored 5SOS with 5 wins out of 12 nominations. Notable victories include Song of the Year for “She Looks So Perfect” and “Teeth,” alongside multiple wins for Best Australian Live Act for their explosive world tours.
• APRA Awards: They won Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year early on and earned an Outstanding International Achievement Award, highlighting their success as global songwriters.

The Ultimate Plot Twist: The NME “Worst Band” Saga

No discussion of 5SOS’s award history is complete without mentioning their hilarious and bizarre history with the UK’s NME Awards.