List of awards and nominations received by Adele

English singer-songwriter Adele has received various awards and nominations. She is the recipient of twelve Brit Awards, an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, sixteen Grammy Awards, eighteen Billboard Music Awards, five American Music Awards, and two Ivor Novello Awards for Songwriter of the Year.

Adele awards and nominations
A photograph of Adele performing live.
Adele performing at Glasgow SSE Hydro on 26 March 2016
Totals[a]
Wins173
Nominations366
Note

Adele signed a contract with the record label XL Recordings in September 2006.[1] She won the BBC Sound of 2008, an annual poll awarded to recognise newcomers in the music industry.[2] Later in the same year, she won the Brits Critics' Choice, and released her debut album 19 to international success.[3] Adele was named the Best New Artist at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, while "Chasing Pavements" received three nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, winning the later award. Her debut single "Hometown Glory" earned another nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.

Adele's second studio album 21 was released in January 2011 and held the top position for 24 weeks in the United States.[4] Three of its singles—"Rolling in the Deep", "Someone like You", and "Set Fire to the Rain"—reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.[5] The former won three Grammy Awards – Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Short Form Music Video. 21 won Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album. "Someone like You" and "Set Fire to the Rain" won Best Pop Solo Performance at the 54th and 55th Annual Grammy Awards, respectively. Adele was awarded several other accolades, including the Echo Music Award for Album of the Year, and won in 12 Billboard Music Award categories. In 2012, she released "Skyfall", a song of the 2012 James Bond film of the same name.[6] The song won a Brit Award for British Single; the Academy Award, and Golden Globe for Best Original Song; and a Grammy Award. Adele received five awards at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards, including one for her third studio album 25. She also won the British Album of the Year at the 36th Brit Awards, in addition to winning three other awards. The album also won Grammy Awards for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album, and the single "Hello" received Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. After a six years hiatus, Adele released her fourth studio album 30 to critical acclaim and global success. The album has garnered her four nominations at the 42nd Brit Awards, including her third consecutive win for British Album of the Year. The album also received six nominations at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, including her third consecutive nomination for Album of the Year.

Academy Awards

The Academy Awards are a set of awards given annually for excellence of cinematic achievements, and are organised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).[7] The annual Oscar presentation has been held since 1929. Adele has received 1 award from 1 nomination.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2013"Skyfall"Best Original SongWon[8]

American Music Awards

The American Music Awards (AMAs) is an annual music awards show created by Dick Clark in 1973.[9] Adele has won 5 awards from 14 nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2011Adele
Artist of the YearNominated[10]
Favorite Adult Contemporary ArtistWon
Favorite Pop/Rock Female ArtistWon
21Favorite Pop/Rock AlbumWon
2012AdeleFavorite Adult Contemporary ArtistWon[11]
2016Won[12]
Favorite Pop/Rock Female ArtistNominated
25Favorite Pop/Rock AlbumNominated
"Hello"Favorite Pop/Rock SongNominated
2022AdeleArtist of the YearNominated[13]
Favorite Female Pop ArtistNominated
"Easy on Me"Favorite Music VideoNominated
Favorite Pop SongNominated
30Favorite Pop AlbumNominated

AIM Independent Music Awards

The AIM Independent Music Awards, hosted by the Association of Independent Music (AIM), were established in 2011 to recognise artists signed to independent record labels in the United Kingdom. Most of the categories and nominations are selected by an independent judging panel, though some are decided by the public. Adele has received 4 awards from 4 nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2011AdeleMost Played Independent ActWon[14]
21Best "Difficult" Second AlbumWon
2012AdeleMost Played Independent ActWon
2016"Hello"Independent Track of the YearWon[15]

APRA Awards (Australia)

The APRA Awards are annually held by Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) to honor outstanding music artists and songwriters of the year. Adele has received 1 win from 2 nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2012"Rolling in the Deep"International Work of the YearNominated[16]
2017"Hello"Won[17]
2023"Easy On Me"Most Performed International Work of the YearNominated[18]

Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards

The Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards is an annual award ceremony celebrating the success of the British commercial radio industry.[19] Adele has received 1 award from 1 nomination.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2012Adele(PPL) Most Played UK Artist on Commercial RadioWon[20]

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards, hosted by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), recognise "excellence and innovation across all genres" of music in Australia.[21] Adele has been nominated 5 times.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2011AdeleMost Popular International ArtistNominated[22]
201221Best International ArtistNominated[23]
201625Nominated[24]
2017Nominated[25]
202230Best International ArtistNominated[26]

BBC Sound of...

Sound of... is an annual BBC poll of music critics and industry figures to find the most promising new music talent. Adele has received one award.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2008AdeleSound of 2008Won[27]

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.[28] Adele has won four awards from five nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2015AdeleBritish Artist of the YearWon[29]
Adele at the BBCBBC Live Performance of the YearWon
201625BBC Radio 2 Album of the YearWon[30]
"Hello"BBC Song of the YearWon
AdeleBritish Artist of the YearNominated

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. Adele has won one award.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2016AdeleBest British Solo ArtistWon[31]

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.[32] Adele has been nominated once.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2016AdeleBest Female R&B/Pop ArtistNominated[33]

Billboard Music Awards

The Billboard Music Awards are held to honour artists for commercial performance in the U.S., based on record charts published by Billboard.[34] In 2012, Adele won a record-breaking 12 awards for the night. Adele has won 18 awards from 40 nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2012AdeleTop ArtistWon[35]
Top Female ArtistWon
Top Billboard 200 ArtistWon
Top Hot 100 ArtistWon
Top Radio Songs ArtistWon
Top Digital Songs ArtistWon
Top Digital Media ArtistWon
Top Pop ArtistWon
"Rolling in the Deep"Top Hot 100 SongNominated
Top Radio SongNominated
Top Rock SongNominated
Top Streaming Song (Audio)Won
Top Alternative SongWon
Top Digital SongNominated
Top Pop SongNominated
21Top Billboard 200 AlbumWon
Top Pop AlbumWon
19Nominated
"Someone like You"Top Streaming Song (Video)Nominated
Top Rock SongNominated
2013AdeleTop Billboard 200 ArtistNominated[36]
Top Female ArtistNominated
Top Pop ArtistNominated
21Top Billboard 200 AlbumNominated
Top Pop AlbumWon
2016AdeleTop ArtistWon[37]
Top Female ArtistWon
Top Billboard 200 ArtistWon
Top Song Sales ArtistNominated
Billboard Chart AchievementNominated
25Top Billboard 200 AlbumWon
"Hello"Top Hot 100 SongNominated
Top Selling SongWon
Top Radio SongNominated
2017AdeleTop ArtistNominated[38]
Top Female ArtistNominated
202230Top Billboard 200 AlbumNominated[39]
AdeleTop Billboard 200 ArtistNominated
Top Female ArtistNominated
Top Song Sales ArtistNominated

Billboard Touring Awards

The Billboard Touring Awards is an annual meeting sponsored by Billboard magazine which also honors the top international live entertainment industry artists and professionals.[40]

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2016AdeleBreakthroughWon[41]

BMI Awards

The BMI Awards are held annually by Broadcast Music, Inc. to award songwriters in various genres, including pop music.[42] Adele has received one BMI Film & TV Award, 10 BMI London Awards, and 4 BMI Pop Awards.

BMI Film & TV Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2013"Skyfall"Academy Award WinnersWon[43]

BMI London Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2009"Chasing Pavements"Award-Winning SongsWon[44]
2012"Rolling in the Deep"Won[45]
Song of the YearWon
"Someone like You"Award-Winning SongsWon
"Set Fire to the Rain"Won
2013"Skyfall"Academy AwardWon[46]
Pop Song AwardsWon
"Rumour Has It"Won
2016"Hello"Won[47]
"Rolling in the Deep"Million Performance Songs (4 Million)Won

BMI Pop Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2012"Rolling in the Deep"Award-Winning SongsWon[48]
2013"Rumour Has It"Won[49]
"Someone like You"Won
"Set Fire to the Rain"Won

Bravo Otto

Established in 1957, the Bravo Otto is a German accolade presented by the magazine Bravo. The award is presented in gold, silver and bronze and, since 1996, an honorary platinum statuette presented for lifetime achievement.[50] Adele has received one award.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2011AdeleSuper Singer Female (silver)Won[51]

British Academy Television Awards

The British Academy Television Awards are presented in an annual award show hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).They have been awarded annually since 1955.[52] Adele has been nominated 3 times.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2016Adele at the BBCBest Entertainment ProgrammeNominated[53]
2022An Audience with Adele (ITV)Nominated[54]
Must-See Moment ("Adele is surprised
by the teacher who changed her life")
Nominated

Brit Awards

The Brit Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's (BPI) annual pop music awards.[55] Adele has received 12 awards from 19 nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2008AdeleCritics' ChoiceWon[56]
2009British Breakthrough ActNominated[57]
British Female Solo ArtistNominated
"Chasing Pavements"British Single of the YearNominated
2012AdeleBritish Female Solo ArtistWon[58]
21British Album of the YearWon
"Someone like You"British Single of the YearNominated
2013"Skyfall"Won[59]
2016AdeleBritish Female Solo ArtistWon[60]
[61]
Global Success AwardWon
25British Album of the YearWon
"Hello"British Single of the YearWon
British Video of the YearNominated
2017AdeleGlobal Success AwardWon[62]
"Send My Love (To Your New Lover)"British Video of the YearNominated
2022AdeleArtist of the YearWon[63]
British Pop/R&B ActNominated
30British Album of the YearWon
"Easy on Me"British Single of the YearWon

British LGBT Awards

The British LGBT Awards celebrate the UK's most loved LGBT personalities, innovators and companies.[64] Adele has received one nomination.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2016AdeleMusic ArtistNominated[65]

BT Digital Music Awards

Launched in 2002, the BT Digital Music Awards were held annually in the United Kingdom.[66] Adele has won one award from six nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2011AdeleBest Female ArtistNominated[67]
Best Independent Artist or GroupWon
"Make You Feel My Love"Best SongNominated
"Someone like You"Nominated
"Rolling in the Deep"Nominated
Best VideoNominated

CMT Music Awards

Launched in 1967, the CMT Music Awards are held annually in Nashville, Tennessee.[68] Adele has been nominated once.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2011"Need You Now" (with Darius Rucker)CMT Performance of the YearNominated[69]

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.[70] Adele has received one award.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2013"Skyfall"Best SongWon[71]

Danish Music Awards

The Danish Music Awards (DMA) is a Danish award show. The show has been arranged by IFPI since 1989 and was originally called IFPI-prisen ("IFPI-Award") until 1991 when it changed its name to Dansk Grammy ("Danish Grammy"). The current name was given in 2001, after the American Grammy Awards registered the name Grammy as their trademark. In 2011 IFPI joined together with TV2 (Denmark) and KODA to present the awards ceremony.[72] Adele has won one award from four nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
201121International Album of the YearWon[73]
201625Nominated[74]
"Hello"International Hit of the YearNominated
202230International Album of the YearWon[75]

ECHO Music Awards

The ECHO Music Awards were organised in 1992 by German Phonoakademie, the cultural institute of the German Music Industry Association (BVMI), to recognise "outstanding and successful works of national and international music artists".[76] Adele has won three awards from five nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2012AdeleBest International Rock/Pop Female ArtistWon[77]
21Album of the YearWon
2016AdeleBest International Rock/Pop Female ArtistWon[78]
[79]
25Album of the YearNominated
"Hello"Hit of the YearNominated

Edinburgh TV Awards

The Edinburgh International Television Festival also known as the Edinburgh International Television Festival brought to you by YouTube and BT through sponsorship rights, is an annual media event in the UK each August that brings together all parts of the television and digital world to debate the major issues facing the industry.[80] Adele has received one award.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2016Adele – Rapping to Nicki Minaj's verse on MonsterTV Moment of The YearWon[81]

Emmy Awards

Daytime Emmy Awards

The Daytime Emmy Award is an American accolade bestowed by the New York City–based National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in recognition of excellence in American daytime television programming. Adele has been nominated once.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2016Adele in Today Show (NBC) for "Million Years Ago"Outstanding Musical Performance in a Talk Show/Morning ProgramNominated[82]

Primetime Emmy Awards

The Primetime Emmy Award is an American accolade bestowed by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in recognition of excellence in American primetime television programming. Adele has won one award from two nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2016Adele Live in New York City (NBC)Outstanding Variety SpecialNominated[83]
2022Adele One Night Only (CBS)Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)Won[84]

European Border Breakers Awards

The European Border Breakers Awards (EBBA) were established in 2004 by the European Commission and several companies and organisations within the European music business. Awards are presented to musicians and bands with the best selling debut albums in the European Union, not counting their home country.[85] Adele has received one award.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
200919Best AlbumWon[86]

Fryderyk

The Fryderyk is the annual award in Polish music. Officially created in 1994, awards are presented across three main sections – popular music, classical music, and jazz.[87] Adele has received one award.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
201221International AlbumWon[88]

GAFFA Awards

GAFFA Awards (Denmark)

Delivered since 1991, the GAFFA Awards (Danish: GAFFA Prisen) are a Danish award that rewards popular music by the magazine of the same name.[89] Adele has won six awards from eight nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2011AdeleBest Foreign Female ActWon[90]
21Best Foreign AlbumWon
"Someone Like You"Best Foreign SongWon
2015AdeleBest Foreign Female ActWon[91]
25Best Foreign AlbumWon
2022AdeleInternational Soloist of the YearWon[92]
30International Album of the YearNominated
"Easy on Me"International Hit of the YearNominated

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. Adele has received five awards.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2011AdeleBest Foreign Solo ActWon[93]
"Rolling in the Deep"Best Foreign SongWon
2022AdeleForeign Solo Artist of the YearWon[94]
30Foreign Album of the YearWon
"Easy on Me"Foreign Song of the YearWon

Gaygalan Awards

Since 1999, the Gaygalan Awards are a Swedish accolade presented by the QX magazine. Adele has received two nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2012"Someone Like You"International Song of the YearNominated[95]
2022"Easy on Me"Nominated[96][97]

Glamour Women of the Year Awards

The Glamour Awards are presented annually by the Glamour magazine to women in a variety of fields.[98] Adele has received two awards.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2009AdeleUK Solo Artist of the YearWon[99]
2011Won[100]

Global Awards

The Global Awards is an annual awards ceremony established by Global Media & Entertainment. It brings together all of its radio stations to award the most recognised singers and bands in different categories.[101] Adele has been nominated three times.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022AdeleBest FemaleNominated[102]
Best British ActNominated
Best Mass Appeal ArtistNominated

Golden Globe Awards

The Golden Globe Award is an accolade bestowed by the 93 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) recognising excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign.[103] Adele has received one award.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2013"Skyfall"Best Original Song – Motion PictureWon[104]

Grammis Awards

The Grammis Awards are the Swedish equivalent of the Grammy Awards, the awards were established in 1969. Adele has received one award.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
201221Best International AlbumWon[105]

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.[106] In 2012, Adele became the second female artist to win six awards in one night.[107] Adele was the second of three artists and first female, preceded by Christopher Cross & followed by Billie Eilish, to have won all four of the general field (Album of the Year, Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year) awards throughout her career.[108] In 2017, she became the only artist to, on two separate occasions, win the three general categories (Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Song of the Year) in the same ceremony.[109] Adele has received 16 awards from 25 nominations.[110]

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2009AdeleBest New ArtistWon[111]
"Chasing Pavements"Record of the YearNominated
Song of the YearNominated
Best Female Pop Vocal PerformanceWon
2010"Hometown Glory"Nominated[112]
201221Album of the YearWon[113]
Best Pop Vocal AlbumWon
"Rolling in the Deep"Record of the YearWon
Song of the YearWon
Best Short Form Music VideoWon
"Someone like You"Best Pop Solo PerformanceWon
2013"Set Fire to the Rain"
(live version from Live at the Royal Albert Hall)
Won[114]
2014"Skyfall" (from Skyfall)Best Song Written for Visual MediaWon[115]
201725Album of the YearWon[116]
Best Pop Vocal AlbumWon
"Hello"Record of the YearWon
Song of the YearWon
Best Pop Solo PerformanceWon
202330Album of the YearNominated[117]
Best Pop Vocal AlbumNominated
"Easy on Me"Record of the YearNominated
Song of the YearNominated
Best Pop Solo PerformanceWon
Best Music VideoNominated
Adele One Night OnlyBest Music FilmNominated

Guinness World Records

The Guinness World Records is a reference book published annually, listing world records and national records, both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world.[118] Adele currently holds 18 world records.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2011AdeleFirst female to have two singles and two albums in the UK top 5 simultaneouslyWon[119]
First British artist to sell one million digital copies of a single in UKWon[120]
201221First album in UK chart history to reach sales of three million in a calendar yearWon[121]
Most consecutive weeks with UK No.1 album by a solo female (11)Won
Most cumulative weeks with UK No.1 album by a solo female (18)Won
Biggest-selling digital album in the UKWon[122]
Biggest-selling digital album in the USWon
"Rolling in the Deep"Biggest-selling digital track in a calendar year in the USWon
AdeleFirst female artist to reach digital sales of one million in the USWon
First UK artist to reach digital sales of one million in the USWon
Fastest artist to reach digital sales of one million in the USWon
Most Grammy Awards won in a single year by a female artistWon[123]
2016"Hello"Fastest time for a video to reach one billion views on YouTubeWon[124]
202130Biggest-selling album worldwideWon[125]
"Easy on Me"Most streamed song in a single day on SpotifyWon[126]
2022AdeleMost Brit awards won for Album of the Year by a solo artistWon[127]
Most Brit Awards won for Best British Single by a solo artistWon[128]
Most Brit Awards won by a female artistWon[129]

Helpmann Awards

The Helpmann Awards recognise distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in Australia's live performing arts sectors. Adele has received one nomination.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2017AdeleBest International Contemporary ConcertNominated[130]

Houston Film Critics Society

The Houston Film Critics Society is a non-profit film critic organised in Houston, Texas.[131] Adele has received one award.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2013"Skyfall"Best Original SongWon[132]

IFPI Global Recording Artist Award

The IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year Award honors the year's top artist across physical sales, downloads and streaming worldwide.[133] Adele has received one award.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2016AdeleGlobal Recording Artist of 2015Won[134]

iHeartRadio Music Awards

iHeartRadio Music Awards is a music awards show, founded by iHeartRadio in 2014, to recognise the most popular artists and music over the past year as determined by the network's listeners.[135] Adele has received 5 awards out of 12 nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2016AdeleFemale Artist of the YearNominated[136]
[137]
Most Meme-able MomentNominated
"Hello"Song of the YearWon
Best LyricsNominated
25Album of the YearNominated
2017AdeleFemale Artist of the YearWon[138]
25Pop Album of the YearWon
"Send My Love (To Your New Lover)"Best LyricsNominated
202230Best Comeback AlbumWon
Album of the Year - PopWon[139]
"Easy on Me"Song of the YearNominated
Best LyricsNominated

iHeartRadio Titanium Awards

iHeartRadio Titanium Awards are awarded to an artist when their song reaches 1 Billion Spins across iHeartRadio Stations.

YearNominee/WorkRef
2022"Easy On Me"1 Billion Total Audience Spins on iHeartRadio Stations[140]

Independent Music Companies Association

The Independent Music Companies Association is selected annually by the IMPALA Independent Music Companies Association based on artistic merit alone, regardless of sales figures and publicity, from a nomination shortlist from which a jury then selects a winner.[141] Adele has received one award.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
201121European Independent Album of the YearWon[142]

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).[143] Adele has won 3 awards from 9 nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2012AdeleSongwriter of the YearWon[144]
"Rolling in the Deep"PRS for Music Most Performed WorkWon
Best Song Musically and LyricallyNominated[145]
"Someone like You"PRS for Music Most Performed WorkNominated
21Album of the YearNominated
2016AdeleSongwriter of the YearWon[146]
2017"When We Were Young"PRS for Music Most Performed WorkNominated[147]
2022"Easy on Me"Best Song Musically and LyricallyNominated[148]
[149]
AdeleSongwriter of the YearNominated

Juno Awards

The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music. New members of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame are also inducted as part of the awards ceremonies.[150] Adele has received 2 awards from 3 nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
201221International Album of the YearWon[151]
201625Won[152]
202230Nominated[153]

Latin American Music Awards

The Latin American Music Awards (Latin AMAs) is an annual American music award that is presented by Telemundo. It is the Spanish-language counterpart of the American Music Awards (AMAs) produced by the Dick Clark Productions.[154] Adele has received 1 nomination.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2016"Hello"Favorite Song – CrossoverNominated[155]

Los 40 Music Awards

Los 40 Music Awards, known as Los Premios 40 Principales before 2016, is an award show by the musical radio station Los 40, created in 2006 to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of its founding.[156] Adele has won 1 award from 8 nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2012"Someone like You"Best International SongWon[157]
2016AdeleBest International ArtistNominated[158]
25International Album of the YearNominated
"Hello"International Song of the YearNominated
Adele Live 2016Tour of the YearNominated
202230Best International AlbumNominated[159]
"Easy on Me"Best International SongNominated
"Oh My God"Best International VideoNominated

Mercury Prize

The Mercury Prize, formerly the Mercury Music Prize, is an annual music prize awarded for the best album from the United Kingdom or Ireland.[160] Adele has been nominated twice, without a win.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
200819Album of the YearNominated[161]
201121Nominated[162]

MOBO Awards

The Music of Black Origin Awards (MOBO), first presented in 1996, are held annually in the United Kingdom to recognise artists of any race or nationality who perform black music and "recognise the outstanding achievements of artists who perform music in genres ranging from Gospel, Jazz, RnB, Soul, Reggae to Hip Hop".[163] Adele has received 1 award from 5 nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2008AdeleBest UK FemaleNominated[164]
2011Best UK ActNominated[165]
Best UK R&B/Soul ActWon
21Best AlbumNominated
"Someone like You"Best SongNominated

MuchMusic Video Awards

The MuchMusic Video Awards (also known as the MMVA or MMVAs) are annual awards presented by the Canadian music video channel MuchMusic to honour the year's best music videos.[166] Adele has 4 nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2012AdeleUR Fave ArtistNominated[167]
2016iHeartRadio International Artist of the YearNominated[168]
Most Buzzworthy International Artist of the YearNominated
Fan Fave Artist/GroupNominated

Music Business Association

The Music Business Association, (Music Biz) a non-profit membership organization established in 1958, advances and promotes music commerce.[169] Adele has received one honour.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2017AdeleArtist of the YearWon[170]

MTV

MTV Africa Music Awards

The MTV Africa Music Awards (also known as the MAMAs) were established in 2008 by MTV Networks Africa (now Viacom International Media Networks Africa) to celebrate the most popular contemporary music in Africa. Adele has been nominated once.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2016AdeleBest International ActNominated[171]

MTV Italy Awards

The MTV Italian Music Awards, also known as the MTV Awards, were established in 2006 by MTV Italy, to celebrate the most popular videos and artists in Italy. Adele has received 3 nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2012AdeleWonder Woman AwardNominated[172]
2016Best International FemaleNominated[173]
"Hello"Best Tormentone (catchphrase)Nominated

MTV Europe Music Awards

The MTV Europe Music Awards were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe.[174] Adele has received one award from twelve nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2008AdeleBest UK & Ireland ActNominated[175]
2011Won[176]
Best European ActNominated
Best FemaleNominated
"Rolling in the Deep"Best SongNominated
Best VideoNominated
2016AdeleBest FemaleNominated[177]
Best Live ActNominated
Best UK & Ireland ActNominated
"Hello"Best SongNominated
2022AdeleBest ArtistNominated
Best UK & Ireland ActNominated

MTV Video Music Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards were established in the end of the summer of 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year.[178] Adele has received three awards from seventeen nominations.[179]

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2008"Chasing Pavements"Best ChoreographyNominated[180]
2011"Rolling in the Deep"Video of the YearNominated[181]
Best Female VideoNominated
Best Pop VideoNominated
Best DirectionNominated
Best Art DirectionWon
Best CinematographyWon
Best EditingWon
2012"Someone like You"Best CinematographyNominated[182]
2016"Hello"Video of the YearNominated[183]
Best Female VideoNominated
Best Pop VideoNominated
Best DirectionNominated
Best Art DirectionNominated
Best CinematographyNominated
Best EditingNominated
"Send My Love (To Your New Lover)"Best Visual EffectsNominated
2022"Easy on Me"Song of the YearNominated[184]
"Oh My God"Best Art DirectionNominated
30Album of the YearNominated
2023"I Drink Wine"Best CinematographyNominated[185]

MTV Video Music Brazil

Established in 1995, the MTV Video Music Brazil awards, commonly known as VMB, are MTV Brasil's annual award ceremony. Many award winners are chosen by MTV viewers.[186] Adele has been nominated once.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2011AdeleBest International ActNominated[187]

MTV Video Music Awards Japan

The MTV Video Music Awards Japan are the Japanese version of the MTV Video Music Awards. Like the MTV Video Music Awards in the United States, in this event artists are awarded for their songs and videos through online voting from the same channel viewers.[188] Adele has been nominated twice.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2016"Hello"Best International Female VideoNominated[189]
25Album of the YearNominated

mtvU Woodie Awards

mtvU, a division of MTV Networks owned by Viacom, broadcasts a 24-hour television channel available on more than 750 college and university campuses across the United States.[190] Adele has been nominated once.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2008"Chasing Pavements"Best Video Woodie (Best Video of the Year)Nominated[191]

NAACP Image Awards

An NAACP Image Award is an accolade presented by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to honour outstanding people of colour in film, television, music, and literature.[192] Adele has been nominated twice.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2012"Someone like You"Outstanding SongNominated[193]
Outstanding Music VideoNominated

New Music Awards

The New Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 2003 by New Music Weekly, honouring the achievements of established and independent artists, radio stations, record labels, and public relations.[194] Adele has received one award.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022Easy On MeTop 40/CHR Song of the YearWon[194]

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards is an annual awards show that airs on the Nickelodeon cable channel that honours the year's biggest television, film, and music acts, as voted by Nickelodeon viewers.[195] Adele has won two awards from nine nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2013AdeleFavorite Female SingerNominated[196]
2016Nominated[197]
"Hello"Favorite Song of the YearWon
2017AdeleFavorite Female SingerNominated[198]
"Send My Love (To Your New Lover)"Favorite SongNominated
2022AdeleFavorite Female ArtistNominated[199]
Favorite Global Music StarWon
"Easy on Me"Favorite SongNominated
30Favorite AlbumNominated

Nickelodeon United Kingdom Kids' Choice Awards

The Nickelodeon UK Kids' Choice Awards (also known as the KCAs) is an annual awards show, similar to the American and Australian versions.[200] Adele has won two awards from two nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2012AdeleBest UK FemaleWon[201]
2013Won[202]

NME Awards

The NME Awards were created by the NME magazine and was first held in 1953.[203] Adele has received one award from seven nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2012AdeleBest Solo ArtistNominated[204]
2016Best British Solo ArtistNominated[205]
Hero of the YearNominated
The Return Of AdeleMusic Moment of the YearNominated
2017AdeleBest British FemaleNominated[206]
Best Festival HeadlinerWon
Hero of the YearNominated

NRJ Music Awards

The NRJ Music Awards, created in 2000 by the French radio station NRJ in partnership with the French television network TF1.[207] Adele has received three awards from four nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2012AdeleInternational Breakthrough of the YearWon[208]
"Someone like You"International Song of the YearWon
2013AdeleInternational Female Artist of the YearNominated[209]
2015NRJ Artist of HonorWon[210]

People's Choice Awards

The People's Choice Awards is an American awards show recognising the people and the work of popular culture. The show has been held annually since 1975 and is voted on by the general public.[211] Adele has won one award from twelve nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2012AdeleFavorite Female ArtistNominated[212]
21Favorite Album of the YearNominated
"Rolling in the Deep"Favorite Song of the YearNominated
Favorite Music VideoNominated
2013AdeleFavorite Female ArtistNominated[213]
Favorite Pop ArtistNominated
2017Favorite Female ArtistNominated[214]
Favorite Pop ArtistNominated
James Corden's Carpool Karaoke with AdeleFavorite Comedic CollaborationNominated
2021AdeleFavorite Female ArtistWon[215][216]
"Easy on Me"Favorite Song of the YearNominated
Favorite Music VideoNominated

Pollstar Awards

Pollstar is a trade publication for the concert tour industry. It gets its information primarily from the agents, managers and promoters who produce concerts. Pollstar holds an annual award ceremony to honor artists and professionals in the concert industry.[217] Adele has received one award from two nominations..

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2016AdeleMajor Tour of the YearWon[218]
Most Creative Stage ProductionNominated

Premios Juventud

Premios Juventud (Youthfulness Awards) is an awards show for Spanish-speaking celebrities in the areas of film, music, sports, fashion, and pop culture, presented by the television network Univision. Winners are determined by online vote at univision.com.[219] Adele has won twice out of three nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2013AdeleFavorite HitmakerNominated[220]
2016Won[221]
"Hello"Favorite HitWon

Premios Odeón

The Premios Odeón Awards are a series of awards given annually by the Asociación de Gestión de Derechos Intelectuales (AGEDI) to honour the achievements of Spanish music.[222] Adele has won one award from two nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
202230Best International AlbumNominated[223]
AdeleOdeon International ArtistWon

Premios Oye!

Premios Oye! are presented annually by the Academia Nacional de la Música en México for outstanding achievements in Mexican record industry.[224] Adele has won two awards.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
201221Álbum en inglésWon[225]
2013Live at the Royal Albert HallWon[226]

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.[227] Adele has received two awards from six nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2008AdeleBreakthrough ArtistNominated[228]
2011Best Female ArtistWon[229]
"Rolling in the Deep"Best TrackWon
"Someone like You"Nominated[230]
2012AdeleBest Solo ArtistNominated[231]
2017Best Act In The WorldNominated[232]

Radio Disney Music Awards

The Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA) is an annual awards show which is operated and governed by Radio Disney, an American radio network. Beginning in 2013, the ceremony began to be televised on Disney Channel.[233] Adele has been nominated twice.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2016AdeleShe's The One – Best Female ArtistNominated[234]
"Hello"Heartbreak – Best Breakup SongNominated

Satellite Awards

The Satellite Awards are an annual award given by the International Press Academy.[235] Adele has been nominated once.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2012"Skyfall"Best Original SongNominated[236]

Shorty Awards

The Shorty Awards honor the best of social media by recognizing the influencers, brands and organizations on social media.[237] Adele has won once.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2016AdeleArts & Entertainment: MusicianWon[238]

Soul Train Music Awards

The Soul Train Music Awards are produced by the makers of Soul Train to honour entertainers.[239] Adele has been nominated five times.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
201121Album of the YearNominated[240]
"Rolling in the Deep"The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's AwardNominated
Song of the YearNominated
2016"Hello"Nominated[241]
Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's AwardNominated

South Bank Sky Arts Awards

The South Bank Show is a television arts magazine show that was produced by ITV between 1978 and 2010, and by Sky Arts from 2012.[242] Adele has been nominated once.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2012AdelePop MusicNominated[243]

Space Shower Music Awards

The Space Shower Music Awards are an annual set of Japanese music awards sponsored by Space Shower TV.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2016AdeleBest International Artist.Won[244]

Swiss Music Awards

The Swiss Music Awards were established in 2008 and initially organised by IFPI to celebrate Swiss and international artists.[245] Since 2022, it has been organised by CH Media.[246] Adele has received four awards from four nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2012"Rolling in the Deep"Best International HitWon[247]
21Best International Pop/Rock AlbumWon
2016AdeleBest International ActWon[248]
25Best International AlbumWon

Teen Choice Awards

The Teen Choice Awards is an annual awards show that airs on the Fox Network. The awards honour the year's biggest achievements in music, films, sports, television, fashion and other categories, voted by teenage viewers.[249] Adele has been nominated six times.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2011AdeleChoice Breakout ArtistNominated[250]
Choice Music Female ArtistNominated
"Rolling in the Deep"Choice Break-Up SongNominated
2012AdeleChoice Music Female ArtistNominated[251]
"Set Fire to the Rain"Choice Music Single – FemaleNominated
2016"Hello"Nominated[252]

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.[253] Adele has received two awards from seven nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2008"Chasing Pavements"General Video Categories − People's Choice AwardNominated[254][255]
2011"Rolling in the Deep"Best Pop Video − UKWon[256]
Best Cinematography in a VideoWon
Best Art Direction and Design in a VideoNominated[257]
2016"Hello"Best Pop Video − UKNominated[258][259]
2022"Oh My God"Best Pop Video − UKNominated[260][261]
Best Production Design in a VideoNominated

Urban Music Awards

The Urban Music Awards is a British awards ceremony launched in 2003 to recognise the achievement of urban-based artists, producers, nightclubs, DJs, radio stations, and record labels.[262] Adele has received one award from four nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2008AdeleBest Jazz ActWon[263]
Best Neo Soul ActNominated[264]
2011Best Female ArtistNominated[265]
21Best AlbumNominated

World Music Awards

The World Music Awards is an annual international awards show founded in 1989 that honours recording artists based on worldwide sales figures provided by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).[266] Adele has been nominated four times.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2014AdeleWorld's Best Female ArtistNominated[267]
World's Best Entertainer of the YearNominated
21World's Best AlbumNominated
"Rumour Has It"World's Best SongNominated

World Soundtrack Awards

The World Soundtrack Awards are presented by World Soundtrack Academy to honour accomplishment in film music.[268] Adele has received one award.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2013"Skyfall"Best Original Song Written Directly for a FilmWon[269]

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.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2015HerselfBest Foreign ActNominated[270]

Žebřík Music Awards

Žebřík Music Awards is a music award given to the best musicians and bands in the Czech Republic. It has been awarded annually since 1992 and organized and presented by iReport, a music and style magazine.[271]

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022AdeleBest Foreign Singer (1st)Won[272]
"Easy on Me"Best Foreign Composition (2nd)Won
30Best Foreign Album (3rd)Won

Other accolades

State honours

Key
Indicates an honour Adele was considered for only
Name of country, year given, and name of honour
CountryYearHonourRef.
United Kingdom2013Most Excellent Order of the British Empire[273]
2018Inducted into the Royal Albert Hall's Walk of Fame[274]
United States2016‡ 5 July, Minnesota (Adele Day)[275]

References