# List of awards and nominations received by Sam Smith

Sam Smith is an English singer and songwriter. Born in London, England, Smith rose to fame in October 2012 when they were featured on Disclosure's breakthrough single "Latch". In December 2013, Sam was nominated for the 2014 BRIT Critics' Choice Award and the BBC's Sound of 2014 poll, both of which they won. Sam released their debut studio album, In the Lonely Hour, in May 2014 on Capitol Records. Subsequently, the album attained international success and won several awards, including Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and nominations for Album of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. Smith has won five Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, an American Music Award as well as a Golden Globe and an Academy Award through their career.

## Academy Awards

The Academy Awards, or Oscars, is an annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry, and is organised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Smith has been awarded once.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref(s) |
| 2016 | "Writing's on the Wall" | Best Original Song | Won | |

## American Music Awards

The American Music Awards (AMAs) is an annual music awards show created by Dick Clark in 1973. Smith has received one award from five nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2014 | Sam Smith | New Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2014 | Sam Smith | Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist | Won |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist | Nominated |
| 2015 | In the Lonely Hour | Favorite Pop/Rock Album | Nominated |

## APRA Music Awards

The APRA Music Awards in Australia are annual awards to celebrate excellence in contemporary music, which honour the skills of member composers, songwriters and publishers who have achieved outstanding success in sales and airplay performance. Smith has received one nomination.
| Year | Nominee / Work | Award | Result | Ref |
| 2020 | "Promises" (with Calvin Harris) | Most Performed International Work of the Year | Nominated | |

## ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards are presented annually by the Australian Recording Industry Association to recognize achievements in the Australian music industry. Smith has received two nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | International Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Sam Smith | International Artist of the Year | Nominated | |

## Attitude Awards

The Attitude Awards is hosted by British magazine Attitude to honor the LGBT+ community and its allies.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2019 | Sam Smith | Person of the Year | Won | |

## BBC Music Awards

The BBC Music Awards are the BBC's inaugural pop music awards, first held in December 2014, as a celebration of the musical achievements over the past 12 months. Smith has received two nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2014 | Sam Smith | British Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2014 | "Money on My Mind" | Song of the Year | Nominated | |

## BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards

The BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards is an award show by the British radio station BBC Radio 1 to honor the top artists in music and acting of the year. Smith has received two nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2014 | Sam Smith | Best British Solo Artist | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Sam Smith | Best Breakthrough Award | Nominated | |

## BBC Sound of...

Sound of... is an annual BBC poll of music critics and industry figures to find the most promising new music talent. Smith has received one award.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2014 | Sam Smith | Sound of 2014 | Won | |

## BET Awards

The BET Awards were established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate African Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment. Smith has received one award.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Best New Artist | Won | |

## Billboard Awards
### Billboard Music Awards

The Billboard Music Awards are held to honor artists for commercial performance in the U.S., based on record charts published by Billboard. The awards are based on sales data by Nielsen SoundScan and radio information by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems. The award ceremony was held from 1990 to 2007, until its reintroduction in 2011. Smith has received three awards from thirteen nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Top Artist | Nominated |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Top New Artist | Won |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Top Male Artist | Won |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Top Billboard 200 Artist | Nominated |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Top Hot 100 Artist | Nominated |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Top Radio Songs Artist | Won |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Top Song Sales Artist | Nominated |
| 2015 | In the Lonely Hour | Top Billboard 200 Album | Nominated |
| 2015 | "Stay with Me" | Top Hot 100 Song | Nominated |
| 2015 | "Stay with Me" | Top Radio Song | Nominated |
| 2015 | "Stay with Me" | Top Selling Song | Nominated |
| 2015 | "Stay with Me" | Top Streaming Song (Audio) | Nominated |
| 2015 | "Latch" | Top Dance/Electronic Song | Nominated |

## BMI Awards

The BMI Awards are held annually by Broadcast Music, Inc. to award songwriters in various genres, including country and pop. Smith has received 25 awards.

### BMI London Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2015 | “I'm Not the Only One” | Pop Award Songs | Won |
| 2015 | "La La La" | Pop Award Songs | Won |
| 2015 | “Latch” | Pop Award Songs | Won |
| 2015 | "Stay with Me" | Pop Award Songs | Won |
| 2015 | "Stay with Me" | Song of the Year | Won |
| 2016 | "Lay Me Down" | Pop Award Songs | Won |
| 2016 | "Like I Can" | Pop Award Songs | Won |
| 2016 | "Writing's on the Wall" | Academy Award Winner | Won |
| 2017 | "Stay with Me" | Million Performance Songs | Won |
| 2018 | "Too Good at Goodbyes" | Pop Award Songs | Won |
| 2020 | “Dancing With A Stranger” | Song of the Year | Won |
| 2020 | “Dancing With A Stranger” | Pop Award Songs | Won |
| 2020 | "How Do You Sleep?" | Pop Award Songs | Won |
| 2021 | "Diamonds" | Pop Award Songs | Won |

### BMI Pop Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2015 | “Latch” | Publisher of the Year | Won |
| 2015 | “Latch” | Award-Winning Songs | Won |
| 2015 | "Stay with Me" | Publisher of the Year | Won |
| 2015 | "Stay with Me" | Award-Winning Songs | Won |
| 2016 | “I'm Not The Only One” | Publisher of the Year | Won |
| 2016 | “I'm Not The Only One” | Award-Winning Songs | Won |
| 2017 | "Lay Me Down" | Award-Winning Songs | Won |
| 2020 | "Dancing With A Stranger" | Award-Winning Songs | Won |
| 2021 | "How Do You Sleep?" | Award-Winning Songs | Won |
| 2023 | "Love Me More" | Award-Winning Songs | Won |

## Brit Awards

The Brit Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's (BPI) annual pop music awards. Smith has received four awards from fourteen nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2014 | "La La La" | British Single of the Year | Nominated |
| 2014 | "La La La" | British Video of the Year | Nominated |
| 2014 | Sam Smith | Critics' Choice | Won |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | British Male Solo Artist | Nominated |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | British Breakthrough Act | Won |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Global Success Award | Won |
| 2015 | "Stay with Me" | British Single of the Year | Nominated |
| 2015 | "Stay with Me" | British Video of the Year | Nominated |
| 2015 | In the Lonely Hour | British Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2016 | "Writing's On The Wall" | British Video of the Year | Eliminated |
| 2019 | Sam Smith | British Male Solo Artist | Nominated |
| 2020 | "Dancing with a Stranger" | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| 2023 | "Unholy" with Kim Petras | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| 2023 | Sam Smith | British Pop/R&B Act | Nominated |
| 2023 | Sam Smith | Brits Billion Award | Won |

## British LGBT Awards

The British LGBT Awards celebrate the UK's most loved LGBT personalities, innovators and companies, dubbed the "Gay Oscars" by the press. Smith has nominated twice.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2016 | Sam Smith | Music Artist | Won |
| 2021 | Sam Smith | Music Artist | Nominated |
| 2022 | Sam Smith | Music Artist | Nominated |

## Critics' Choice Movie Awards

The Critics' Choice Movie Awards are presented annually since 1995 by the Broadcast Film Critics Association for outstanding achievements in the cinema industry. Smith has received one nomination.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2016 | "Writing's On The Wall" | Best Song | Nominated | |

## Denver Film Critics Society

The Denver Film Critics Society (DFCS) recognizes excellence in cinema, and promote Colorado within the industry. Smith has received one nomination.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2016 | "Writing's On The Wall" | Best Original Song | Nominated | |

## Elle Style Awards

The Elle Style Awards are an awards ceremony hosted annually by the ELLE magazine. Smith has received one award.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Musician of the Year | Won | |

## GAFFA Awards
### GAFFA Awards (Denmark)

Delivered since 1991, the GAFFA Awards are a Danish award that rewards popular music by the magazine of the same name.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2014 | Themself | Best Foreign New Act | Won | |
| 2018 | Themself | Best Foreign Solo Act | Nominated | |

### GAFFA Awards (Sweden)

Delivered since 2010, the GAFFA Awards (Swedish: GAFFA Priset) are a Swedish award that rewards popular music awarded by the magazine of the same name.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2014 | Themself | Best Foreign New Act | Won | |

## Gaygalan Awards

Since 1999, the Gaygalan Awards are a Swedish accolade presented by the QX magazine. Smith has received one nomination.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2018 | "Too Good At Goodbyes" | Best International Song | Nominated | |

## Global Awards

The Global Awards are held by Global to honor music played on British radio stations. Smith has received one award.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2018 | Sam Smith | Mass Appeal Award | Won |
| 2019 | Sam Smith | Best Male | Nominated |
| 2019 | Sam Smith | Best British Artist or Group | Nominated |
| 2019 | Sam Smith | Mass Appeal Award | Nominated |
| 2019 | "Promises" (with Calvin Harris) | Best Song | Nominated |
| 2020 | Sam Smith | Best British Act | Nominated |
| 2023 | Sam Smith | Best British Act | Nominated |
| 2023 | "Unholy" (with Kim Petras) | Best Song | Nominated |

## GLAAD Media Awards

The GLAAD Media Awards were created in 1990 by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation to "recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the LGBT community and the issues that affect their lives." Smith has received three nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Outstanding Music Artist | Nominated |
| 2018 | Sam Smith | Outstanding Music Artist | Nominated |
| 2021 | Sam Smith | Outstanding Music Artist | Won |

## Golden Globe Awards

The Golden Globe Awards is an American accolade bestowed by the 93 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which recognizes excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign. Smith has won once.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2016 | "Writing's on the Wall" | Best Original Song | Won | |

## Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by The Recording Academy of the United States for outstanding achievements in the music industry. Often considered the highest music honour, the awards were established in 1958. Smith has won five awards from seven nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Best New Artist | Won |
| 2015 | In the Lonely Hour | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2015 | In the Lonely Hour | Best Pop Vocal Album | Won |
| 2015 | "Stay with Me" (Darkchild Version) | Record of the Year | Won |
| 2015 | "Stay with Me" (Darkchild Version) | Song of the Year | Won |
| 2015 | "Stay with Me" (Darkchild Version) | Best Pop Solo Performance | Nominated |
| 2023 | "Unholy" | Best Pop Duo/Group Performance | Won |

## Guinness World Records

The Guinness World Records is a reference book published annually, containing a collection of world records, both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world. Smith currently holds two records.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2015 | In the Lonely Hour | Most Consecutive Weeks in the UK Top 10 Album Charts (69 weeks) | Won | |
| 2015 | "Writing's on the Wall" | First James Bond theme to reach No.1 in the UK charts | Won | |

## Hollywood Music in Media Awards

The Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) recognizes and honors the music of visual mediums (films, TV, movie trailers, video games, commercials, etc.). Smith has received one nomination.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2015 | "Writing's on the Wall" | Song – Feature Film | Nominated | |

## iHeartRadio Music Awards

The IHeartRadio Music Awards is an international music awards show founded by IHeartRadio in 2014. Smith has won one award out of eleven nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Best New Artist | Won |
| 2015 | "Stay with Me" | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| 2015 | "Stay with Me" | Best Lyrics | Nominated |
| 2016 | Sam Smith | Male Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2016 | In the Lonely Hour | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2016 | "Writing's on the Wall" | Best Song from a Movie | Nominated |
| 2016 | "Hotline Bling" | Best Cover Song | Nominated |
| 2020 | "Dancing With A Stranger" (with Normani) | Best Collaboration | Nominated |
| 2020 | "Dancing With A Stranger" (with Normani) | Best Music Video | Nominated |
| 2021 | "Fix You" | Best Cover Song | Nominated |

## iHeartRadio Titanium Awards

iHeartRadio Titanium Awards are awarded to an artist when their song reaches 1 Billion Spins across iHeartRadio Stations.
| Year | Nominee/Work | | Result | Ref |
| 2020 | "Dancing With A Stranger" w/ Normani | 1 Billion Total Audience Spins on iHeartRadio Stations | Won | |

## International Dance Music Awards

The International Dance Music Award was established in 1985. It is a part of the Winter Music Conference, a weeklong electronic music event held annually. Smith has won one awards from three nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2014 | "Latch" | Best House/Garage/Deep House Track | Won |
| 2014 | "Latch" | Best Featured Vocalist | Nominated |
| 2014 | "Latch" | Best Music Video | Nominated |

## Ivor Novello Awards

The Ivor Novello Awards are awarded for songwriting and composing. The awards, named after the Cardiff born entertainer Ivor Novello, are presented annually in London by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA).
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2014 | "Latch" | Best Contemporary Song | Nominated |
| 2015 | "Stay with Me" | Most Performed Work | Nominated |
| 2020 | "Dancing With A Stranger" | Most Performed Work | Nominated |

## JUNO Awards

The Juno Awards are Canadian awards to recognize outstanding achievements in record industry. Smith has received one award.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2015 | In the Lonely Hour | International Album of the Year | Won | |

## LOS40 Music Awards

The LOS40 Music Awards (formerly Los Premios 40 Principales) is an annual awards established in 2006 by the Spanish music radio Los 40. Smith has received two awards from nine nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2013 | "La La La" (with Naughty Boy) | Best International Video | Nominated |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Best International New Act | Nominated |
| 2015 | "Stay with Me" | Best International Song | Nominated |
| 2015 | In the Lonely Hour | Best International Album | Won |
| 2019 | Sam Smith | Best International Artist | Nominated |
| 2019 | Sam Smith | Golden Music Award | Won |
| 2021 | Love Goes | Best International Album | Nominated |
| 2023 | Sam Smith | Best International Artist | Nominated |
| 2023 | "Unholy" | Best International Song | Nominated |

## Melon Music Awards

The Melon Music Awards is a South Korean annual awards established in 2009.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2020 | To Die For | Best Pop Award | Won | |

## MOBO Awards

The MOBO Awards (an acronym for Music of Black Origin) were established in 1996 by Kanya King. They are held annually in the United Kingdom to recognize artists of any race or nationality performing music of black origin. Smith has received six awards from seven nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2013 | Sam Smith | Best Newcomer | Nominated |
| 2013 | "La La La" | Best Song | Won |
| 2013 | "La La La" | Best Video | Won |
| 2014 | In the Lonely Hour | Best Album | Won |
| 2014 | Sam Smith | Best Male Artist | Won |
| 2014 | Sam Smith | Best Soul/R&B Artist | Won |
| 2014 | "Stay with Me" | Best Song | Won |

## MTV Awards
### MTV Europe Music Awards

The MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA) were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. Smith has been nominated four times, winning one.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2014 | Sam Smith | Best Push Act | Nominated |
| 2014 | Sam Smith | Best UK and Ireland Act | Nominated |
| 2014 | "Stay with Me" | Best Song | Nominated |
| 2022 | "Unholy" | Video for Good | Won |

### MTV Italian Music Awards

The MTV Italian Music Awards, also known as TRL (Total Request Live) Awards, are held annually in Italy by MTV. Smith has received one nomination.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2015 | "Stay with Me" | Best Video | Nominated | |

### MTV Video Music Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards, commonly abbreviated as VMA, were established in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2014 | Sam Smith | Artist to Watch | Nominated |
| 2014 | "Stay with Me" | Best Male Video | Nominated |
| 2023 | "Unholy" (with Kim Petras) | Video of the Year | Nominated |
| 2023 | "Unholy" (with Kim Petras) | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| 2023 | "Unholy" (with Kim Petras) | Best Choreography | Nominated |
| 2023 | "Unholy" (with Kim Petras) | Best Direction | Nominated |
| 2023 | "Unholy" (with Kim Petras) | Best Visual Effects | Nominated |

### MTV Video Music Awards Japan

The MTV Video Music Awards Japan was established in 2002 to award the music videos from Japanese and international artists. Smith has received two nominations, winning one
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2015 | "I'm Not the Only One" | Best Male Video | Nominated | |
| 2023 | "Unholy" | Best Collaboration Video (International) | Won | |

## Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards are annual award shows launched by Nickelodeon in several countries.

### American Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Favorite Male Singer | Nominated | |

## People's Choice Awards

The People's Choice Awards is an American awards show recognizing the people and the work of popular culture. The show has been held annually since 1975 and is voted on by the general public. Smith has received four nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Favorite Male Artist | Nominated |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Favorite Breakout Artist | Nominated |
| 2015 | "Stay with Me" | Favorite Song | Nominated |
| 2015 | In the Lonely Hour | Favorite Album | Nominated |

## Q Awards

The Q Awards are the United Kingdom's annual music awards run by the music magazine Q to honour musical excellence. Winners are voted by readers of Q online, with others decided by a judging panel. Smith won the award once.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2014 | Sam Smith | Best New Artist | Won | |

## Queerty Awards

The Queerties are an annual awards run by the LGBT online magazine Queerty, In which their readers vote for the "Best of LGBTQ Media and Culture". Smith has been nominated for the award four times.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2020 | Sam Smith | Closet Door Bustdown | Nominated |
| 2020 | "Dancing with a stranger" (with Normani) | Anthem | Nominated |
| 2021 | "Diamonds" | Anthem | Nominated |

## Satellite Awards

Voted for by the International Press Academy, the Satellite Awards are held annually and honor achievements in television and film. Smith has received one nomination.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2016 | "Writing's on the Wall" | Best Original Song | Nominated | |

## Silver Clef Awards

The Silver Clef Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding talent of artists who through their music have touched the lives of many thousands of people.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2019 | Sam Smith | Best Male | Won | |

## Teen Choice Awards

The Teen Choice Awards is an annual awards show that airs on the Fox Network. The awards honor the year's biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, television, fashion and other categories, voted by teen viewers. Smith has received two nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Choice Music: Male Artist | Nominated |
| 2015 | "Lay Me Down" | Choice Music Single: Male Artist | Nominated |
| 2019 | "Dancing with a Stranger" (with Normani) | Choice Music – Collaboration | Nominated |

## UK Music Video Awards

The UK Music Video Awards is an annual award ceremony founded in 2008 to recognise creativity, technical excellence and innovation in music videos and moving images for music.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2013 | "La La La" (with Naughty Boy) | VEVO New Artist Award | Won |
| 2014 | "I'm Not the Only One" | Best Colour Grade in a Video | Nominated |
| 2014 | "Make It to Me" | Best Live Music Coverage | Nominated |
| 2014 | Live at The Roundhouse | Best Music AD - TV or Online | Nominated |
| 2015 | "Lay Me Down" | Best Cinematography in a Video | Nominated |
| 2015 | "Lay Me Down" | Best Pop Video - UK | Nominated |
| 2018 | "Pray" (with Logic) | Best Pop Video - UK | Nominated |
| 2023 | "I'm Not Here to Make Friends" | Best Pop Video - UK | Nominated |

## Young Hollywood Awards

Presented by Young Artist Association, a non-profit organization, the Young Artist Awards are held annually to honor young performers. Smith has received one award from three nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2014 | "Stay with Me" | Song of the Summer/DJ Replay | Nominated |
| 2014 | Sam Smith | Hottest Music Artist | Nominated |
| 2014 | Sam Smith | Breakout Music Artist | Won |

## YouTube Music Awards

The YouTube Music Awards, abbreviated as the YTMA, is an inaugural music award show presented by YouTube. Smith has received one award.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | 50 artists to watch | Won | |

## ZD Awards

Zvukovaya Dorozhka (Russian: Звуковая Дорожка, "sound track") is Russia's oldest hit parade in field of popular music. Since 2003 it is presented in a ceremony in concert halls. It's considered one of the major Russian music awards.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2015 | Sam Smith | Best Foreign Act | Nominated | |