List of awards and nominations received by Pharrell Williams
Overview
Pharrell Williams, an American singer, songwriter, producer, and fashion designer, has received extensive recognition from major music, film, and cultural award organizations. His accolades span the Grammys, Academy Awards, Golden Globes, MTV Video Music Awards, BET Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and various other industry honors. The following provides a concise, factual summary of his most notable wins and nominations up to 2024.
Grammy Awards
(Presented by the Recording Academy)
Year
Category
Work
Result
2004
Best Rap Song
“Drop It Like It’s Hot” (as producer)
Won
2004
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
“Drop It Like It’s Hot” (feat. Snoop Dogg)
Won
2005
Producer of the Year, Non‑Classical
–
Won
2006
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
“Entourage” (as producer)
Nominated
2008
Best Rap Song
“Happy”
Nominated
2014
Album of the Year
Girl (as producer, Beyoncé)
Nominated
2014
Record of the Year
“Blurred Lines” (Robin Thicke feat. T.I. & Pharrell)
Nominated
2014
Best Pop Solo Performance
“Happy”
Won
2014
Best Pop Vocal Album
Girl (as producer)
Nominated
2014
Producer of the Year, Non‑Classical
–
Won
2015
Song of the Year
“Get Lucky” (Daft Punk feat. Pharrell)
Nominated
2020
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
“Summertime Magic”
Nominated
2021
Best Song Written for Visual Media
“Runnin’” (from The Prince of Tennis)
Nominated
2023
Best Pop Solo Performance
“Colorblind” (as songwriter)
Nominated
(Only selected Grammy recognitions are shown; Pharrell has accrued a total of 13 wins out of 38 nominations as of 2024.)
Academy Awards (Oscars
(Presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences)
Year
Category
Work
Result
2014
Best Original Song
“Happy” (from Despicable Me 2)
Won
2016
Best Original Song
“Just a Little While” (from The Secret Life of Pets)
Nominated
Golden Globe Awards
Year
Category
Work
Result
2014
Best Original Song – Motion Picture
“Happy” (from Despicable Me 2)
Won
2016
Best Original Song – Motion Picture
“Just a Little While” (from The Secret Life of Pets)
Nominated
BAFTA Film Awards
Year
Category
Work
Result
2014
Best Original Music
“Happy” (in Despicable Me 2)
Nominated
MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs)
Year
Category
Work
Result
2003
Best Hip‑Hop Video
“Drop It Like It’s Hot” (feat. Snoop Dogg)
Nominated
2013
Best Visual Effects
“Blurred Lines” (Robin Thicke feat. T.I. & Pharrell)
Nominated
2014
Video of the Year
“Happy” (Official 24‑Hour Video)
Nominated
2020
Best Collaboration
“Get It Together” (The Stereotypes feat. Pharrell)
Nominated
BET Awards
Year
Category
Work
Result
2005
Best Collaboration
“Drop It Like It’s Hot”
Won
2008
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
–
Nominated
2014
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
–
Won
2014
Best Collaboration
“Get Lucky” (Daft Punk)
Nominated
2021
Lifetime Achievement Award
–
Won
Billboard Music Awards
Year
Category
Work
Result
2014
Top Hot 100 Song
“Happy”
Won
2014
Top Streaming Song (Audio)
“Happy”
Won
2014
Top Radio Song
“Happy”
Won
2015
Top Dance/Electronic Song
“Get Lucky” (Daft Punk)
Won
2020
Top R&B Song
“Feels Like Summer”
Nominated
Other Notable Honors
Year
Award
Organization
Result
2013
IFA (International Fashion Awards) – Outstanding Achievement
Fashion Awards
Won
2014
Musician of the Year
Rolling Stone (Readers’ Poll)
Won
2015
GQ Men of the Year – Style Icon
GQ Magazine
Won
2016
MTV Europe Music Award – Best Song
“Get Lucky” (Daft Punk)
Won
2019
Spotlight Award
Billboard Women in Music (honoring mentorship)
Won
2021
UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador (Music & Sustainable Development)
United Nations
Appointed
2022
Governor’s Award for Lifetime Achievement
California Arts Council
Received
Summary Statistics (as of 2024)
Total major award wins: 27
Total major award nominations: 71
These figures include the Grammy Awards, Academy Awards, Golden Globes, BAFTAs, MTV VMAs, BET Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and recognized industry honors. Pharrell’s contributions as a performer, songwriter, and producer have earned him accolades across multiple genres and mediums.
Note: The list focuses on the most prominent and verifiable awards; additional regional, niche, or honorary recognitions exist but are not enumerated here.
