List of awards and nominations received by Janet Jackson

American entertainer Janet Jackson began her career through a series of acting roles, prior to releasing her self-titled debut album at the age of fifteen.

Janet Jackson awards and nominations
Jackson performing on her Janet World Tour.
Totals[a]
Wins233
Nominations470
Note

Jackson has received eleven American Music Awards, five Grammy Awards, ten MTV Video Music Awards, and 11 Billboard Music Awards. Her most notable accolades include the American Music Award's "Award of Merit," Billboard Award's "Artistic Achievement Award," MTV's "Video Vanguard Award," and Recording Academy's "Governor's Award," in addition to MTV's inaugural Icon tribute, and Radio Music Award's "Legend and World Music Awards' "Legend Award". Jackson holds several world records, and ranks as the most-searched person in internet history. She has received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for her musical contributions within film, while her humanitarian efforts have garnered APLA's "Commitment to Life Award," amfAR's "Award of Courage," and GLAAD's "Vanguard Award."

Academy Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1994"Again"Best Original SongNominated[1]

A Place Called Home Organization

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2003Janet JacksonAngel of the Year AwardWon[2]

AIDS Project Los Angeles

The AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by the HIV disease, reducing HIV infection, and advocating for fair and effective usage of HIV-related public policy. Janet received the Commitment to Life Award for her contributions to the organization.

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1999Janet JacksonCommitment to Life AwardWon[3]

A&M Records

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2008Janet JacksonBest Artist Named Janet JacksonWon[4]

American Choreography Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2000Janet: The Velvet RopeBest Television/Variety SpecialNominated[5]

American Cinema Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1988Janet JacksonPerformer of the Year; Video/Recording FieldWon[6]

American Music Awards

The American Music Awards are an annual awards ceremony, created by Dick Clark. Janet holds the record for the most nominations from one album, with thirteen nominations for Control. Janet won eleven awards (including the Award of Merit).

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1987Janet JacksonFavorite Pop/Rock Female ArtistNominated[7]
Favorite Soul/R&B Female ArtistNominated
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Video ArtistNominated
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Video ArtistWon
ControlFavorite Pop/Rock AlbumNominated
Favorite Soul/R&B AlbumNominated
"Nasty"Favorite Soul/R&B SingleWon
"When I Think of You"Favorite Pop/Rock VideoNominated
Favorite Soul/R&B VideoNominated
1988Janet JacksonFavorite Pop/Rock Female ArtistNominated[8]
Favorite Soul/R&B Female ArtistNominated
"When I Think of You"Favorite Pop/Rock VideoWon[9]
Favorite Soul/R&B VideoWon
1990Janet JacksonFavorite Dance ArtistNominated[10]
"Miss You Much"Favorite Soul/R&B SingleWon
Favorite Dance SingleWon
1991Janet JacksonFavorite Pop/Rock Female ArtistWon[11]
Favorite Soul/R&B Female ArtistWon
Favorite Dance ArtistWon
Rhythm Nation 1814Favorite Pop/Rock AlbumNominated
Favorite Soul/R&B AlbumNominated
1994Janet JacksonFavorite Pop/Rock Female ArtistNominated[12]
Favorite Soul/R&B Female ArtistNominated
janet.Favorite Pop/Rock AlbumNominated
Favorite Soul/R&B AlbumNominated
"That's The Way Love Goes"Favorite Soul/R&B SingleNominated
1995Janet JacksonFavorite Pop/Rock Female ArtistNominated[13]
Favorite Soul/R&B Female ArtistNominated
1999Janet JacksonFavorite Soul/R&B Female ArtistWon[14]
2001Janet JacksonAward of MeritWon
2002Janet JacksonFavorite Pop/Rock Female ArtistWon[15]
Internet Artist of the YearNominated
All for YouFavorite R&B/Soul AlbumNominated
2004Janet JacksonFavorite Soul/R&B Female ArtistNominated[16]
2016Janet JacksonFavorite Soul/R&B Female ArtistNominated[17]

AmfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2013Janet JacksonAward of CourageWon[18]

AMOA Jukebox Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1986"What Have You Done For Me Lately"Soul Record of the YearWon[19]
1987"Control"Soul Record of the YearWon
1990"Escapade"R&B Record of the YearNominated[20]
Rhythm Nation 1814Pop CD of the YearNominated
Rhythm Nation 1814R&B CD of the YearNominated

AOL Television Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2001All for You TourBest ConcertWon[21]

ASCAP's Pop Music Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1994"That's the Way Love Goes"Most Performed SongWon[22]

ASCAP's Rhythm and Soul Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2002"All for You"Top Dance SongWon[23]

Behind the Bench Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2004Janet JacksonTouching a Life AwardWon[24]

BET Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2001Janet JacksonBest Female ArtistNominated[25]
"All for You"Video of the YearNominated
2004Janet JacksonBest Female ArtistNominated[26]
2015Janet JacksonUltimate Icon: Music Dance Visual AwardWon[27]

BET J Virtual Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2008Janet JacksonFemale Artist of the YearNominated[28]

Billboard Magazine Year-End Number One Awards

The Billboard Magazine Year-End Number-One Awards were sponsored by Billboard magazine to honor artists based on Billboard Year-End Charts during the 1980s.[29][30]

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1983Janet JacksonTop Black Albums Artists - FemaleWon[31][32]
Top Black Artists of the Year (Combined LPs & Singles)Nominated
Top Pop Album Artists - FemaleNominated
Top Pop Singles Artists - FemaleNominated
Top Black Singles ArtistsNominated
Top Black Albums ArtistsNominated
Top Black Singles Artists - FemaleNominated
Janet JacksonTop Black AlbumsNominated
1986Janet JacksonTop Pop Album Artist – FemaleNominated[33][34]
Top Pop Singles ArtistWon
Top Pop Singles Artist – FemaleWon
Top Dance Club Play ArtistWon
Top Dance Sales ArtistWon
Top Black ArtistWon
Top Black Singles ArtistWon
Top Black Album ArtistNominated
ControlTop Black AlbumNominated
"Nasty"Top Black SingleNominated
1987Janet JacksonTop Pop Singles Artist - FemaleNominated[35]
Top Pop Albums Artist - FemaleNominated
Top Dance/Club Play ArtistNominated
Top Black Albums ArtistNominated
Top Black Singles ArtistNominated
Top Black Singles Artist - FemaleWon
Top Black ArtistNominated
ControlTop Selling Album of the YearNominated
Control – The VideosTop Music Video CassettesNominated
"Let's Wait Awhile"Top Adult Contemporary SingleNominated
"Control"Top Dance Sales 12" SinglesNominated
"Control"Top Black SingleNominated
1989"Miss You Much"Top Hot 100 Single of the YearNominated
"Rhythm Nation"Top Dance/Club Play Single of the YearNominated

Billboard Music Awards

According to Billboard, she has won 11 awards.[36][37]

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1990Janet JacksonTop Pop Artist of the YearNominated[38]
Top Hot 100 Singles Artist of the YearWon
Top Dance ArtistWon
Top Dance Club Play Artist of the YearNominated
Top Hot Dance Singles Artist of the YearWon
Top Selling R&B Albums Artist of the YearWon
Top R&B Artist of the YearWon
Top R&B Singles Artist of the YearWon
Rhythm Nation 1814Best Pop AlbumWon
Best R&B AlbumWon
1995Janet JacksonArtist Achievement AwardWon[39]
1998Janet JacksonTop Hot 100 Singles Artist, FemaleNominated[40]
Top Dance/Club Artist of the YearNominated
Top R&B Female Artist of the YearNominated
"I Get Lonely"Top Hot R&B Airplay SingleNominated
2001Janet JacksonArtistic Achievement AwardWon[41]
"All for You"Top Hot 100 Single of the YearNominated
Janet JacksonTop Female R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the YearNominated
2018Janet JacksonIcon AwardWon[42]
2020Janet JacksonTop R&B TourNominated[43]

Billboard/Tanqueray Sterling Music Video Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1990Janet JacksonBest Female Artist (Black/Rap)Won[44]
Best Female Artist (Dance)Won
"Rhythm Nation"Director's Award (Black/Rap)Won
"Alright"Director's Award (Dance)Won
"Rhythm Nation"Billboard/Tanqueray Sterling Music Video Award for Artistic AchievementWon
1991"Love Will Never Do (Without You)"Best Female Artist (Pop/Rock)Nominated[45]
Best Director (Pop/Rock)Nominated
1994"If"Dance Clip of The YearWon[46]

[47]

1995"Scream"Best Pop/Rock Clip of The YearWon[48]

[44]

Black Gold Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1984Janet JacksonHottest Female NewcomerWon[49]
1987"When I Think of You"Outstanding Music VideoWon[50]

Black Reel Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2001"Doesn't Really Matter"Best SongNominated[51]
2011For Colored GirlsOutstanding Supporting ActressNominated[52]
Outstanding EnsembleWon
2022JANET JACKSON.Outstanding DocumentaryNominated[53]

Black Girls Rock! Awards

Janet received the Rock Star award at the 2018 Black Girls Rock! ceremony on August 26, 2018.

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2018Janet JacksonRock Star AwardWon[54]

Blockbuster Entertainment Awards

The Blockbuster Entertainment Awards were an annual awards ceremony honoring the best in music, film, and video games. Janet received four awards from the event, including "Favorite Female Singer."

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1995Janet JacksonFavorite Female ArtistWon
1996Janet JacksonFavorite Pop FemaleWon
1998Janet JacksonFavorite R&B FemaleWon[55]
1999Janet JacksonFavorite Female ArtistWon
2001The Nutty Professor II: The KlumpsFavorite Actress – ComedyNominated[56]
"Doesn't Really Matter"Favorite Song from a MovieNominated[57]

BMI Awards

BMI Pop Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1988"Let's Wait Awhile"Most Played SongsWon[58][59]
1990"Alright"Won
"Escapade"Won
"Rhythm Nation"Won
1991"Black Cat"Won
"Come Back to Me"Won
1992"State of the World"Won
1993"That's the Way Love Goes"Won
1994"Again"Won
"Any Time, Any Place"Won
"If"Won
"Because of Love"Won
"You Want This"Won
1995"Scream"Won
"Runaway"Won
1999"Together Again"Won
"I Get Lonely"Won
2002"All for You"Won
"Doesn't Really Matter"Won
"Someone to Call My Lover"Won
2004"All Nite (Don't Stop)"Won
2008"Bust It Baby Pt. 2"Won[60]
2013"Poetic Justice"Won[61]

BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2001"Doesn't Really Matter"Most Performed SongsWon[62]
2002"All for You"Song of the YearWon[63]
2018Janet JacksonIcon AwardWon[64]

BMI Film & Television Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2001"Doesn't Really Matter"Most Performed Song from a FilmWon[65]

Bravo Otto Awards (Germany)

The Bravo Otto Awards were established by Bravo, the largest teen magazine within the German-language sphere. It honored the top performers in film, music, television, and sports. Janet has received multiple awards in the "Female Singer" category.

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1990Janet JacksonFemale Singer – Bronze AwardWon[66]
1993Janet JacksonFemale Singer – Gold AwardWon
1994Janet JacksonFemale Singer – Silver AwardWon
1995Janet JacksonFemale Singer – Gold AwardWon
1997Janet JacksonFemale Singer – Bronze AwardWon

BRIT Awards (UK)

The Brit Awards, also known as The BRITs, are the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards. Janet has received multiple nominations, including "Best International Female Artist."

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1990"Miss You Much"Best Music VideoNominated[67]
1991Janet JacksonBest International Female ArtistNominated
1994Janet JacksonBest International Female ArtistNominated
1998Janet JacksonBest International Female ArtistNominated

British LGBT Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2020Janet JacksonCelebrity AllyNominated[68]

CableACE Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1995Janet: World Tour SpecialBest Variety Special or SeriesNominated[69]

Capital Gold Awards (UK)

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2003Janet JacksonNew Legend AwardNominated[70][71]

Cash Box Year-End Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1986Janet JacksonTop Black/Contemporary Female Artist: Pop SinglesWon[72]
Top Female Artist: Black/Contemporary AlbumsWon
Top Female Artist: Black/Contemporary SinglesWon
Top Female Vocalist: Music VideoWon
Top Female Vocalist: 12-inch SinglesWon
ControlTop Black/Contemporary AlbumWon
"Nasty"Top Black/Contemporary SingleWon
"When I Think Of You"Top Music VideoWon
1989"Miss You Much"Top Black/Contemporary SingleWon[73]
1990Janet JacksonTop Female Artist: Pop SinglesWon[74]
Top Black/Contemporary Female Artist: Pop SinglesWon
Top Adult Contemporary Female Artist: Pop SinglesWon
Top Female Artist: Black/Contemporary AlbumsWon
Top Female Artist: Black/Contemporary SinglesWon
1993Janet JacksonTop Female Artist: Pop AlbumsWon[75]
1994Janet JacksonTop Female Artist: Urban SinglesWon[76]
"Any Time, Any Place"Top Urban SingleWon

Channel V Awards (Australia)

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1998Janet JacksonBest International Female ArtistWon[77]

Clio Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1996"Scream"Best Music VideoWon[78]

C.O.R.E

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1995Janet JacksonDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Outstanding AchievementWon[79]
YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1987Janet JacksonSpecial Honors AwardWon[80]

Dance Music Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1990Janet JacksonBest Dance ArtistNominated[81]

Diamond Awards Festival (Belgium)

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1989"Miss You Much"Diamond AwardWon[82]

DMC World DJ Championships

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1987Janet JacksonBest Female VocalistWon[83]

ECHO Awards (Germany)

The ECHO Awards are an annual German music awards ceremony, granted by the Deutsche Phono-Akademie. It is the successor to the Deutscher Schallplattenpreis.

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1996Janet JacksonBest International Rock/Pop Female ArtistNominated[84]
1999The Velvet RopeBest International Rock/Pop Female ArtistNominated[85]

Edison Awards (Netherlands)

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1987ControlAlbum of the YearWon[86]

Ebony awards

American Black Achievement Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1988ControlMusic AwardWon[87]
1991Rhythm Nation 1814Music AwardWon[88]
1993janet.Music AwardNominated[89]
Janet JacksonAmerican Black Achievement AwardWon[90]
Best Female Artist[citation needed]Won

Pre-Oscar Celebration Honors

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2007Janet JacksonExcellence AwardWon[91]

Essence Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1995Janet JacksonHumanitarian AwardWon[92]
2002Janet JacksonReader's Choice for Entertainer of the Year AwardWon[93]

FHM Magazine

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2003Janet JacksonWorld's Sexiest WomanNominated[94]
2004Nominated[95]
2005Nominated[96]

GAFFA Awards

Denmark GAFFA Awards

Delivered since 1991, the GAFFA Awards are a Danish award that rewards popular music by the magazine of the same name.

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1997HerselfBest Foreign Female ActNominated[97]

GLAAD Media Awards

The GLAAD Media Awards were established by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) to honor various entertainers and media organizations for their outstanding contributions regarding issues within the LGBT community. Janet was presented the Vanguard Award by Ellen DeGeneres for her significant difference in promoting equal rights for gay, lesbian, and transgender people.

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1998The Velvet RopeOutstanding MusicWon[98]
2008Janet JacksonVanguard AwardWon[99]

Golden Globe Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1993"Again"Best Original Song – Motion PictureNominated[1]

Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2018Janet JacksonProclamation AwardWon[100]

Guinness Book of British Hit Singles

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2003Janet JacksonBest Selling Female Artists in United Kingdom – #6Nominated[101]

Guinness Book of World Records

The Guinness Book of World Records is a reference book published annually. It compiles a list of world records, including human achievements and extremes of the natural world. She has nine inclusions in the Guinness Book of World Records.

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2007Janet JacksonMost Searched Person in Internet HistoryWon[102]
[103]
Most Searched News Item in Internet HistoryWon
Largest Fine Ever Imposed on Broadcaster: Super Bowl incidentWon
2001"What's It Gonna Be?!"Most Expensive Special Effects in a Music Video ($2.4 million)Won[104]
1999janet.Top-Selling Dance Album of the Decade, FemaleWon[105]
"That's the Way Love Goes"Most Successful Dance Single, USAWon
Janet Jackson, Michael JacksonMost Successful Siblings in HistoryWon
1996"Scream"Most Expensive Short FilmWon[106]
1991Janet JacksonLargest Contract, RecordingWon[107]

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards, or Grammys, are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. The ceremony honors outstanding achievements in the music industry, with awards of the most popular interest presented during the live televised event.

Janet has Grammy Award nominations spanning five different genres (Pop, Rock, Dance, Rap and R&B).[108] During the 32nd Annual Grammy Awards, she became the first female artist to be nominated for Producer of the Year, following her production contributions on her fourth album, Rhythm Nation 1814.[109]

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1987ControlAlbum of the YearNominated[110]
Best R&B Vocal Performance, FemaleNominated
"What Have You Done For Me Lately"Best Rhythm and Blues SongNominated
1988Control—The Videos, Part IIConcept Music VideoNominated
1990Janet JacksonProducer of the Year, Non-ClassicalNominated
Rhythm Nation 1814Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying VocalistNominated
Best Music Video, Long FormWon
"Miss You Much"Best R&B Vocal Performance, FemaleNominated
1991"Alright"Best R&B Vocal Performance, FemaleNominated
Best Rhythm and Blues SongNominated
"Black Cat"Best Rock Vocal Performance, FemaleNominated
1993"The Best Things In Life Are Free"Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with VocalNominated
1994"That's the Way Love Goes"Best R&B Vocal Performance, FemaleNominated
Best Rhythm and Blues SongWon
1996HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I (as co-producer)Album of the YearNominated
"Scream"Best Pop Collaboration with VocalsNominated
Best Music Video, Short FormWon
1998"Got 'til It's Gone"Best Short Form Music VideoWon
1999"I Get Lonely"Best Female R&B Vocal PerformanceNominated
2000"What's It Gonna Be?!"Best Rap Performance by a Duo or GroupNominated
2002All For YouBest Pop Vocal AlbumNominated
"All For You"Best Dance RecordingWon
"Someone to Call My Lover"Best Female Pop Vocal PerformanceNominated
2005Damita JoBest Contemporary R&B AlbumNominated
"I Want You"Best Female R&B Vocal PerformanceNominated
200720 Y.O.Best Contemporary R&B AlbumNominated

Hammy Awards (UK)

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1986Janet JacksonDisco Artist of the YearWon[111]
Janet JacksonDisco Album Artists of the YearWon

Harlem Fashion Row Style Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2022Janet JacksonIcon of the YearWon[112]

Hit Awards (Hong Kong)

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1993Janet JacksonTop Female ArtistNominated[113]

Hit Awards (Norway)

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1998Janet JacksonInternational Female Artist of the YearWon[114]
2001"All for You"Hit of the YearNominated[115]
Janet JacksonInternational Female Artist of the YearNominated

Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a group of stars embedded in the sidewalk along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood, California. The stars are permanent public monuments for public figures in the entertainment industry.[116]

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1990Janet JacksonHollywood Walk of Fame StarWon[117]

Human Rights Campaign

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2005Janet JacksonHumanitarian AwardWon[118]

HX Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2008"Feedback"Best Song of the YearNominated[119]

Image Awards

The Image Awards are presented annually by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to honor outstanding contributions within film, television, music, and literature. She has received multiple accolades from the ceremony, including the "Chairman's Award" and "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture" for her performance in Why Did I Get Married?.

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1986Janet JacksonOutstanding Female ArtistNominated[120]
1990Janet JacksonGreater Hartford – Musical and Civil Rights Efforts AwardWon[121]
1992Janet JacksonChairman's AwardWon[122]
1994Janet JacksonOutstanding Female ArtistNominated[123]
Poetic JusticeOutstanding Lead Actress in a Motion PictureNominated[1]
1996"Runaway"Outstanding Music VideoNominated[124]
"Scream"Nominated
1999Janet: The Velvet RopeOutstanding Variety Series/SpecialNominated[125]
Outstanding Performance in a Variety Series/SpecialNominated[125]
2000"Doesn't Really Matter"Outstanding Music VideoNominated[121]
2002Janet JacksonOutstanding Female ArtistNominated[126]
"All for You"Outstanding Music VideoNominated
2005Janet JacksonOutstanding Female ArtistNominated[127]
2008Why Did I Get Married?Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion PictureWon[128]
2011Why Did I Get Married Too?Outstanding Actress in a Motion PictureNominated[129]
2016Janet JacksonOutstanding Female ArtistNominated[130]
"No Sleeep"Outstanding Duo or GroupNominated
Outstanding Music VideoNominated
Outstanding SongNominated
"Unbreakable"Nominated
UnbreakableOutstanding AlbumNominated
2019Janet JacksonOutstanding Female ArtistNominated[131]

International Dance Music Awards

The International Dance Music Awards, held during the Winter Music Conference, is an annual electronic music ceremony. It honors the highest achievements by artists within the dance music genre. Janet has received multiple accolades from the event, including an award for "Outstanding Achievement in Dance Music".

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1994"That's the Way Love Goes"Best R&B 12"Won[132]
"If"Best Dance VideoWon
1995Janet JacksonOutstanding Achievement in Dance MusicWon[133]
2000"Doesn't Really Matter"Best Dance VideoWon[134]
2002"All for You"Best Dance VideoWon[135]
2005Janet JacksonBest Dance Artist, SoloNominated[136]
"All Nite (Don't Stop)"Best Dance VideoNominated
2009"Feedback"Best Pop/Dance TrackNominated[137]
Best House/Garage TrackNominated
Best Urban Dance TrackNominated
2010"Make Me"Best Urban Dance TrackNominated[138]

Japan Gold Disc Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2001"Doesn't Really Matter"Top Selling Song of the Year – Foreign MusicWon[139]
2002All for YouTop Selling International Pop Album of the YearWon[140]
YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2001"All for You"Record of the YearWon[141]
Janet JacksonBest Female VocalistWon

Lady of Soul Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1995"You Want This"Best Music Video of the YearNominated[142]
"Any Time, Any Place"/"And On and On"Best Song of the YearNominated
1997Janet JacksonLena Horne Award for Outstanding Career AchievementWon[143]
1998"I Get Lonely"Best R&B Single, SoloNominated[144]
Best R&B Music VideoNominated
The Velvet RopeBest R&B Album of the YearNominated
2001"All for You"Best R&B Single, SoloNominated[145]

Lisa Lopes Foundation

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2008Janet JacksonHumanitarian of the YearWon[146]

LOGO's NewNowNext Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2008Janet JacksonAlways Next, Forever Now AwardWon[147]

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Jackson was honored by New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority as part of Harlem Week 2018's “Women Transforming Our World: Past, Present and Future.”[148]

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2018Janet JacksonSpecial AwardWon[149]

Mnet Asian Music Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2018Janet JacksonInspiration AwardWon[150]

MOBO Awards (UK)

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2004Janet JacksonIcon Hall of Fame AwardWon[151]
2006Janet JacksonBest International Female ArtistNominated[152]

MTV Europe Music Awards

The MTV Europe Music Awards, also referred to as the EMAs, were established to honor the most popular music videos in Europe. Janet has received eight nominations, winning for "Best Female" and "Global Icon".

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1995Janet JacksonBest FemaleNominated[153]
1997Janet JacksonBest FemaleWon[154]
1998Janet JacksonBest FemaleNominated[155]
2000Janet JacksonBest FemaleNominated[156]
Best R&BNominated
2001Janet JacksonBest FemaleNominated[157]
Best R&BNominated
2018Janet JacksonGlobal IconWon[158]

MTV Icon

MTV Icon was an annual ceremony which recognized an artist who made significant contributions within music, music video, and popular culture, while impacting the MTV generation. Janet was selected to receive the network's inaugural Icon tribute, and was the only pop artist chosen to receive the honor.

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2001Janet JacksonMTV Icon AwardWon[159]

MTV Japan Video Music Awards

Janet received the "Inspiration Award" for her influence within music video and popular culture at the event's third annual ceremony.

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2002"All for You"Best Video of the YearNominated[160]
Best Female VideoNominated
2004Janet JacksonInspiration AwardWon[161]

MTV Movie Awards

The MTV Movie Awards are an annual MTV Awards ceremony honoring the best in film. Nominees are determined by a panel at Tenth Planet Productions, while the winners are decided by the general public. Janet won two awards for her film debut in Poetic Justice.

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1994Poetic JusticeBest Female PerformanceWon[162]
Janet JacksonMost Desirable FemaleWon
2022JANET JACKSON.Best Music DocumentaryNominated[163]

MTV Video Music Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards were established by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. Janet received the Video Vanguard Award, the ceremony's highest honor, and has been nominated for Video of the Year multiple times. "Scream" is the most nominated video in the show's history.[164]

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1987"Nasty"Best Female VideoNominated[165]
Best Overall Performance in a VideoNominated
Best Choreography in a Video (Awarded to Paula Abdul)Won
"When I Think of You"Best Choreography in a Video (Credited to Paula Abdul and Michael Kidd)Nominated
1988"The Pleasure Principle"Best Female VideoNominated[166]
Best Choreography in a Video (Awarded to Barry Lather)Won
1990Janet JacksonVideo Vanguard AwardWon[167]
"Rhythm Nation"Best Choreography in a Video (Shared with Anthony Thomas)Won
Best Dance VideoNominated
1991"Love Will Never Do (Without You)"Best Female VideoWon[168]
Best Choreography in a Video (Shared with Tina Landon and Herb Ritts)Nominated
Best Art Direction in a Video (Credited to Pierluca De Carlo)Nominated
1993"That's the Way Love Goes"Best Female VideoNominated[169]
Best Choreography in a Video (Credited to Tina Landon)Nominated
Best Dance VideoNominated
1994"If"Best Female VideoWon[170]
Best Choreography in a Video (Credited to Tina Landon)Nominated
Best Dance VideoNominated
1995"Scream"Video of the YearNominated[171]
Best Dance VideoWon
Best Choreography in a Video (Awarded to Tina Landon, LaVelle Smith Jr., Travis Payne and Sean Cheesman)Won
Best Art Direction in a Video (Awarded to Tom Foden)Won
Viewer's ChoiceNominated
Best R&B VideoNominated
Breakthrough VideoNominated
Best Direction in a Video (Credited to Mark Romanek)Nominated
Best Special Effects in a Video (Credited to Kevin Tod Haug, Alexander Frisch, Ashley Clemens, Richard 'Dr.' Baily, Jay Johnson and P. Scott Makela)Nominated
Best Editing in a Video (Credited to Robert Duffy)Nominated
Best Cinematography in a Video (Credited to Harris Savides)Nominated
1996"Runaway"Best Choreography in a Video (Credited to Tina Landon)Nominated[172]
1998"Together Again"Best Dance VideoNominated[173]
1999"What's It Gonna Be?"Best Hip-Hop VideoNominated[174]
Best Direction in a Video (Credited to Hype Williams and Busta Rhymes)Nominated
Best Art Direction in a Video (Credited to Regan Jackson)Nominated
Best Special Effects in a Video (Credited to Fred Raimondi)Nominated
2001"All for You"Video of the YearNominated[175]
Best Female VideoNominated
Best Dance VideoNominated
Best Choreography in a Video (Credited to Shawnette Heard, Marty Kudelka and Roger Lee)Nominated

Music & Media (Europe)

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1986Janet JacksonFemale Artist Of The Year - SinglesWon[176]

Music Week (UK)

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1986ControlTop Dance and Disco AlbumWon[177]

MuchMusic Video Awards (Canada)

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1995"Scream"Best International VideoNominated[178]
1999"What's It Gonna Be?!"Best International VideoNominated[179]

MVPA Awards

On May 12, 2005, the MVPA held their 14th annual MVPA awards. Jackson and director Francis Lawrence received an award for Director of the Year.[180]

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1994"If"Best Choreography (Awarded to Tina Landon)Won[181]
1998"Got 'Til It's Gone"Video of the YearNominated[182]
Pop Video of the YearNominated[183]
Best Art DirectionNominated
2001"Doesn't Really Matter"Soundtrack Video of the YearNominated[184]
Best Special Effects In A Music VideoNominated
2002"All For You"Best ChoreographyNominated[185]
"Someone To Call My Lover"Best R&B VideoNominated
Best HairNominated
"Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)"Best CinematographyNominated
Best Make-UpWon[186]
2005"All Nite (Don't Stop)"Director of the YearWon[187]

Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy

The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, also known as the Recording Academy, is an organization of recording professionals, including musicians, producers, and sound engineers. During its 2002 Membership Awards, Janet was awarded a special award of merit; the Recording Academy's Governor's Award.

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2002Janet JacksonGovernor's AwardWon[188]

Nancy Susan Reynolds Award (Center For Population Options)

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1990"Let's Wait Awhile"Outstanding Portrayals of Sexual Issues - Music VideosWon[189]

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National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2002Janet JacksonEntertainer of the YearWon[191]

National Association of Recording Merchandisers

The National Association of Recording Merchandisers is a not-for-profit trade Award which serves music retailing businesses. Janet has received six accolades from the NARM Awards, including "Best-Selling Recording of the Year" for her fifth album, janet.

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1987ControlBest-Selling AlbumNominated[192]
Best-Selling Album, FemaleNominated
Best-Selling Black Album, FemaleNominated
1990Rhythm Nation 1814Best-Selling Black Album, FemaleWon[193]
1991Best-Selling Album, FemaleWon[194]
Best-Selling Black Album, FemaleWon
1994janet.Best-Selling Recording of the YearWon[195]
Best-Selling Pop RecordingWon
Best-Selling R&B RecordingWon

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1990Janet JacksonFavorite Female Musician/GroupNominated[196]
1991Janet JacksonFavorite Female Musician/GroupNominated[197]
1994Janet JacksonFavorite SingerNominated[198]
"Again"Favorite SongNominated
1995Janet JacksonFavorite SingerWon[199]
2001The Nutty Professor II: The KlumpsFavorite Movie ActressNominated[200]
2002Janet Jackson"Wannabe" Role Model AwardWon[201]
Favorite Female SingerNominated

Nielsen Broadcast Data System Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2002"All for You"300,000 Spins AwardWon[202]
"Someone to Call My Lover"200,000 Spins AwardWon[203]
2004"Luv Me, Luv Me"200,000 Spins AwardWon[204]
2006"Call on Me (feat. Nelly)"50,000 Spins AwardWon[205]

NRJ Awards (France)

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2001"Doesn't Really Matter"Best Song from a MovieNominated[206]

One Hundred Black Men Honors

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2004Janet JacksonHonoreeWon[207]

OUT Magazine

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2017Janet JacksonMusic Icon AwardWon[208]

Pandora Internet Radio Awards

To kick off African-American Music Appreciation Month, Pandora Radio honored Jackson with an award for receiving over 1 billion streams on Pandora.[209]

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2018Janet JacksonBillionaire AwardWon[210]

People's Choice Awards

The People's Choice Awards recognizes particular figures within popular culture. The annual ceremony is described to be determined by the opinion of the general public. Janet has received several nominations, including "Favorite All-Around Female Entertainer".

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1990Janet JacksonFavorite Female Musical PerformerNominated[211]
2001The Nutty Professor II: The KlumpsFavorite Comedy Motion PictureNominated[212]
2016Janet JacksonFavorite R&B ArtistNominated[213]

People Magazine Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2001All for YouBest SongWon[214]

Perfect 10 Music Awards (Singapore)

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1993Janet JacksonBest Pop FemaleWon[215]

Pollstar Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1990Rhythm Nation World TourMost Creative Stage ProductionNominated[216]
1998The Velvet Rope TourMost Creative Stage ProductionNominated[217]
2001All for You TourMost Creative Stage ProductionNominated[218]

Radio Disney Music Awards

Janet received the inaugural impact award at the 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards ceremony on June 22, 2018.

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2018Janet JacksonImpact AwardWon[219]

Radio Music Awards

Janet received the "Legend Award" at the Radio Music Awards' fifth annual ceremony.

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2001"All for You"Best Party SongNominated[citation needed]
2004Janet JacksonLegend AwardWon[220]

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a museum located on the shores of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States, dedicated to recording the history of some of the best-known and most influential artists, producers, and other people who have in some major way influenced the music industry.

Janet Jackson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 29, 2019.

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2019Janet JacksonRock and Roll Hall of FameInducted[221]

Silver Horn Film & TV Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2022JANET JACKSON.Best Documentary (Film or TV)Won[222]

Starlight Foundation Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1991Janet JacksonHumanitarian of the YearWon[223]

Soul Train Music Awards

The Soul Train Music Awards are an annual ceremony which honor the best in Black music and entertainment. It is produced by the makers of Soul Train, the program from which it takes its name. Janet has the second most wins of any artist in the ceremony's history.[224]

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1987ControlAlbum of the Year, FemaleWon[225]
"What Have You Done for Me Lately"Music Video of the YearWon
1988"The Pleasure Principle"Best Single, FemaleNominated[226]
"Control"Music Video of the YearWon[227]
1990Rhythm Nation 1814Album of the Year, FemaleWon[228]
"Miss You Much"Single of the Year, FemaleWon
"Rhythm Nation"Music Video of the YearWon
1991"Alright"Music Video of the YearWon[229]
Best Single, FemaleNominated
1992Janet JacksonSammy Davis, Jr. Entertainer of the Year AwardWon[230]
1994"If"Music Video of the YearWon[231]
janet.Album of the Year, FemaleNominated
"That's the Way Love Goes"Single of the Year, FemaleNominated
"That's the Way Love Goes"Song of the YearNominated
1995"Any Time, Any Place"Best Single, FemaleNominated[232]
1998The Velvet RopeAlbum of the Year, FemaleNominated[233]
2000"What's It Gonna Be?!"Music Video of the YearWon[234]
2004Janet JacksonQuincy Jones Award for Outstanding Career Achievements: Lifetime Achievement AwardWon[235]
2015Janet JacksonBest R&B/Soul Female ArtistNominated[236]
2018"Made for Now"Best Dance PerformanceNominated[237]

Spelman College Sisters Award

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1997Janet JacksonOutstanding Humanitarian EffortWon[238]

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The Carnival: Choreographer's Ball

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2019Janet JacksonLifetime Achievement AwardWon[239]

The Source Music Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1999"What's It Gonna Be?!"Music Video of the YearWon[240]
2004Janet JacksonFemale Artist of the YearNominated[241]

Surround Music Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2003Janet: Live in HawaiiBest Concert VideoNominated[242]

TEC Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2002All for You TourOutstanding Creative Achievement, Tour ProductionNominated[243]

Teen Choice Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2001Janet JacksonChoice Female ArtistNominated[citation needed]
"All for You"Choice Single[citation needed]Nominated
All for YouChoice AlbumNominated
2002Janet JacksonChoice Female ArtistNominated[244]

Telly Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2005"History: Pass it On" CampaignSilver Telly Award in Education categoryWon[245]
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TMF Awards (Netherlands)

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1998Janet JacksonBest International Female SingerWon[247]
1999Janet JacksonBest International Female Singer[citation needed]Won
2001Janet JacksonLifetime Achievement AwardWon[248]
Best International Female SingerNominated

TV Land Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2006Cast of Good TimesImpact AwardWon[249]

TVZ Video Awards (Brazil)

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1995"Scream"International Video of the YearWon[250]

Urban Teen Music Awards (USA)

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1987"Nasty"Best Club SingleWon[251]
Janet JacksonBest Female Club VocalWon[252]

VH1 awards

VH1 Big in '04 Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2004Janet JacksonBig Banned AwardNominated[253]

VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1998"Got 'til It's Gone"Most Stylish Music VideoWon[254]
2000"Doesn't Really Matter"Most Stylish Music VideoWon[255]
Janet JacksonMost Fashionable Female ArtistNominated[256]

VH1 Video Music Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1998"I Get Lonely"Sexiest Music Video of the YearNominated[257]

VH1 My Music Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2000Janet JacksonDouble Threat (Musician-Actors)Nominated[258]
Woman of the YearNominated
2001Janet JacksonMy Favorite FemaleNominated[259]
Hottest Live Show: All for You TourNominated

Vibe Magazine Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1995Janet JacksonBest Female ArtistWon[260]

World Music Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1999Janet JacksonLegend AwardWon[261]

World Music Video Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
1987Janet JacksonWorld's Top Music VideoNominated[262]

ZAZ Awards (South Africa)

YearNominated WorkCategoryResultRef.
2001Janet JacksonArtist of the YearNominated[263]
Female of the YearNominated
All for YouAlbum of the YearNominated
"All for You"Song of the YearNominated
Video of the YearNominated

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