Since bursting onto the global music scene in the early 2010s, the Australian pop-rock powerhouse 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) has transitioned from YouTube-cover-playing teenagers to an internationally acclaimed, self-contained band. Along that decade-spanning journey, Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood, and Ashton Irwin have racked up an impressive collection of trophies.
To answer the question directly: Yes, 5SOS has won numerous major awards. Over the course of their career, they have accumulated dozens of wins across prestigious local and international platforms, reflecting both critical industry recognition and massive fan devotion.
Dominating the Global Stage: MTV and International Honors
Some of the band’s most prominent hardware comes from MTV. 5SOS has dominated the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), capturing roughly 10 wins out of numerous nominations, frequently taking home categories like Best Australian Act, Best Push, and Best Rock. They have also clinched wins at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), including a memorable Best Lyric Video win for “Don’t Stop.”
Their cross-genre appeal has also been celebrated by major US networks and award bodies. They have won multiple Teen Choice Awards (spanning categories like Choice Music Group and Choice Summer Tour) and several Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. In addition, they earned a coveted American Music Award (AMA) for New Artist of the Year early in their mainstream ascent, as well as multiple iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Triumphs Down Under: The ARIA and APRA Awards
As proud Australians, 5SOS has always maintained a deeply rooted connection to their home country’s music industry, which has showered them in recognition.
At the ARIA Music Awards—Australia’s equivalent of the Grammys—5SOS has secured multiple wins. Their breakthrough anthem “She Looks So Perfect” won Song of the Year in 2014, and their critically acclaimed 2018 smash album Youngblood earned them major victories, including Best Group and Song of the Year. They have also been repeatedly celebrated for their powerhouse live performances, winning Best Australian Live Act.
Furthermore, the APRA Awards recognized their songwriting and global footprint, presenting them with the Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year award and the Outstanding International Achievement Award. They were also inducted into APRA AMCOS’ prestigious “The 1,000,000,000 List” after “Youngblood” surpassed one billion streams—an elite milestone achieved by only a handful of Australian songwriters in history.
Industry and Streaming Milestones
Beyond televised fan-voted shows, 5SOS has earned critical acknowledgment for songwriting and composition performance, including multiple BMI Awards for their heavily radio-played tracks. Billboard also placed them firmly on their “Top Artists of the 2010s” chart, sealing their legacy as one of the most successful and enduring pop-rock groups of their generation.
While trophy counts fluctuate as eras of music come and go, 5SOS’s shelf proves they are far more than a passing trend—they are an award-winning staple of modern alternative pop-rock.
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