5SOS Awards: Complete List of Wins & Nominations

From YouTube Covers to Global Dominance: The Award-Winning Journey of 5 Seconds of Summer

When Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood, and Ashton Irwin started posting YouTube videos from their bedrooms in Sydney, Australia, back in 2011, few could have predicted the massive trajectory ahead of them. More than a decade later, 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) has evolved from a pop-punk-inspired teen band into a critically acclaimed, genre-bending alternative powerhouse.

Along the way, their relentless work ethic, fiercely loyal fanbase, and chart-topping hits have earned them an impressive collection of trophies and nominations worldwide. Let’s take a look at how 5SOS conquered the award shows.

Breaking Records and Collecting Trophies

5SOS has accumulated hundreds of nominations and dozens of major wins across global platforms. Their trophy cabinet includes massive milestones from some of the biggest organizations in music:

• MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs): A massive hotspot for 5SOS success, the band has racked up around 10 wins, including multiple victories for Best Push Act, Best Australian Act, and Best Rock.
• ARIA Music Awards: Celebrating home-grown Australian talent, 5SOS has triumphed multiple times at the ARIAs. They’ve taken home categories like Song of the Year (for anthems like “She Looks So Perfect” and “Teeth”) and Best Australian Live Act for their high-energy arena tours.
• Teen Choice & Kids’ Choice Awards: Powered by their incredibly passionate fandom (the “5SOS Fam”), the band secured numerous surfboard and blimp trophies early in their career, reflecting their massive youth culture footprint.
• iHeartRadio Music Awards: Beyond winning categories like Best Fan Army, they’ve also scored wins for soundtrack hits like “Girls Talk Boys” from the Ghostbusters reboot.

The Evolution of Their Sound—and Their Accolades

What makes the band’s award history particularly interesting is how it mirrors their musical growth.

In their early days (2014–2015), awards were heavily dominated by “Breakthrough Artist,” “New Artist,” and pop-centric categories. However, as the band matured into a sleek, synth-pop and alternative rock sound—cemented by their smash-hit global era Youngblood—the nature of their recognition shifted.