List of awards and nominations received by Kelly Rowland
is an American recording artist and actress who began her career with the American R&B girl group Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. During the group's hiatus, Rowland released her debut solo album Simply Deep in 2002, which included the worldwide number-one single "Dilemma" with American rapper Nelly, and "Stole". which reached the top 10 in several countries. The album was a commercial success; it was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, and sold more than 2.5 million copies worldwide. Following the disbandment of Destiny's Child in 2005, Rowland released her second solo album Ms. Kelly in 2007, which spawned the singles "Like This" and "Work". In 2009, Rowland scored her second worldwide number-one hit with French DJ David Guetta, on his single "When Love Takes Over". Her third album Here I Am was released in 2011. It spawned the international top-ten singles "Commander" and "Down for Whatever", as well as the US R&B/Hip-Hop number-one "Motivation".
In 2003, Rowland received eight nominations and won five for the single "Dilemma", including Hot Rap Track of the Year at the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, Favorite International Single at the Capital FM Awards, Record of the Year and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 45th Grammy Awards, and Best R&B Video at the MTV Video Music Awards, among others. The success of "When Love Takes Over" garnered Rowland more nominations throughout 2009 and 2010, winning two for Best Pop Dance Track at the International Dance Music Awards, and Best International DeeJay Favorite at the Danish DeeJay Awards. In 2011, she received six nominations and won two for Song of the Year for "Motivation" at the Soul Train Music Awards, and Ultimate TV Personality at the Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women of the Year Awards, for her role as a judge and mentor on The X Factor UK. Rowland has won four Grammy Awards, including three as a Destiny's Child member and one as a solo artist. Overall, she has won 25 awards from 72 nominations.
Film, television and image
Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women of the Year Awards
The Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women of the Year Awards is an annual awards show by Cosmopolitan UK magazine. Rowland has won one award.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2011 | Herself – X Factor UK judge/mentor | Ultimate TV Personality |
Glamour Women of the Year Awards
The Glamour Women of the Year Awards is an annual awards show by Glamour UK magazine. Rowland has won one award.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2012 | Herself – X Factor UK judge/mentor | TV Personality of the Year |
Music
American Music Awards
The American Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony created by Dick Clark in 1973. Rowland has been nominated once.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2011 | Herself | Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist |
ASCAP Awards
ASCAP Pop Music Awards
The ASCAP Pop Music Awards is an annual awards show by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, that honors songwriters in pop music. Rowland has received five awards from the company as a member of Destiny's Child and one award as a songwriter.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2006 | "Lose My Breath" | Most Performed Songs | |
| 2006 | "Soldier" | Most Performed Songs | |
| 2007 | "Grillz" | Most Performed Songs | |
| 2007 | - | - | - |
ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards
The ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards is an annual awards show by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, that honors songwriters in hip-hop, R&B and soul music. Rowland has received three awards from the company as a member of Destiny's Child.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2006 | "Cater 2 U" | Award Winning R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | |
| 2006 | "Soldier" | Award Winning R&B/Hip-Hop Songs |
ASCAP Women Behind the Music Awards
The ASCAP Women Behind the Music Awards is an annual awards show by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, that recognizes the contributions made by women in the music industry. Rowland was honored for her contributions to music in 2010.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2010 | Herself | Outstanding Women in the Music Industry |
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. Rowland has been nominated once.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2003 | "Dilemma" | Best Collaboration |
Billboard Awards
Billboard Music Awards
The Billboard Music Awards is sponsored by Billboard magazine and held annually in May. The awards are based on sales data by Nielsen SoundScan and radio information by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems. Rowland has won one award.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2012 | "Motivation" | Top R&B Song |
Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
The Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards reflects the performance of recordings on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts. Rowland has won one award.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2003 | "Dilemma" | Hot Rap Track of the Year |
Capital FM Awards
The Capital FM Awards is an awards show in the United Kingdom held by the radio station Capital that recognizes music releases from local and international artists. Rowland has won one award.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2003 | "Dilemma" | Favorite International Single |
Danish DeeJay Awards
The Danish DeeJay Awards is an annual awards ceremony that celebrates the clubscene in Denmark. Rowland has won one award from two nominations.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2010 | "When Love Takes Over" | Best International Club-Hit | |
| 2010 | "When Love Takes Over" | Best International DeeJay Favorite |
''Fitness'' Magazine
Gospel Touch Music Awards
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Rowland has won 4 awards from 18 nominations. Of these, she has won three awards as a Destiny's Child member, but every awards is individually assigned to every member of the group.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2000 | "Bills, Bills, Bills" | Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | |
| 2000 | "Bills, Bills, Bills" | Best R&B Song | |
| 2001 | "Say My Name" | Record of the Year | |
| 2001 | "Say My Name" | Song of the Year | |
| 2001 | "Say My Name" | Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | |
| 2001 | "Say My Name" | Best R&B Song | |
| 2002 | "Survivor" | Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | |
| 2002 | Survivor | Best R&B Album | |
| 2003 | "Dilemma" | Record of the Year | |
| 2003 | "Dilemma" | Best Rap/Sung Collaboration | |
| 2005 | "Lose My Breath" | Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | |
| 2006 | - | - | - |
| 2006 | "Cater 2 U" | Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | |
| 2006 | "Cater 2 U" | Best R&B Song | |
| 2006 | Destiny Fulfilled | Best Contemporary R&B Album | |
| 2006 | "Soldier" | Best Rap/Sung Collaboration | |
| 2010 | "When Love Takes Over" | Best Dance Recording | |
| 2012 | "Motivation" | Best Rap/Sung Collaboration |
Hollywood Walk of Fame
International Dance Music Awards
The International Dance Music Awards is an awards show for dance and electronic music releases. Rowland has won one award from four nominations.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2010 | "When Love Takes Over" | Best Pop Dance Track | |
| 2010 | "When Love Takes Over" | Best House/Garage Track | |
| 2010 | "When Love Takes Over" | Best Music Video | |
| 2011 | "Commander" | Best R&B/Urban Dance Track |
MOBO Awards
The MOBO Awards are held annually in the United Kingdom to recognize artists of any race or nationality performing music of black origin. Rowland has been nominated twice.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2003 | Herself | Best R&B Act | |
| 2003 | "Dilemma" | Best Single |
MTV Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards was established in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. Rowland has been nominated twice.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2003 | "Dilemma" | Best R&B Video | |
| 2014 | "Dirty Laundry" | Best Video with a Social Message |
MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards was established in 1994 by MTV Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos from European and international artists. Rowland has been nominated once.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2009 | "When Love Takes Over" | Best Song |
MTV Video Music Awards Japan
The MTV Video Music Awards Japan was established in 2002 to celebrate the most popular music videos from Japanese and international artists. Rowland has been nominated once.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2010 | "When Love Takes Over" | Best Dance Video |
MVPA Awards
The MVPA Awards are annually presented by a Los Angeles-based music trade organization to honor the year's best music videos.NAACP Image Awards
The NAACP Image Awards are awarded annually by the American National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to honor outstanding people of color in film, television, music and literature. Rowland has been nominated twice.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2003 | Herself | Outstanding New Artist | |
| 2020 | American Soul | Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy or Drama Series |
NRJ Music Awards
The NRJ Music Awards was established in 2000 by the French radio station NRJ to give out awards to popular musicians by different categories. Rowland has been nominated once.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2010 | "When Love Takes Over" | International Song of the Year |
Popjustice Readers' Poll
Soul Train Music Awards
The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that was established in 1987 to honor the best in African American music and entertainment. Rowland has won one award from five nominations.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2011 | "Motivation" | Best Dance Performance | |
| 2011 | "Motivation" | Song of the Year | |
| 2011 | Herself | Best Female R&B/Soul Artist | |
| 2013 | Herself | Best Female R&B/Soul Artist | |
| 2014 | "Say Yes" | Best Gospel/Inspirational Song | |
| 2019 | Herself | Soul Train Certified Award |
Stellar Awards
The Stellar Awards is an annual awards show in the US, honoring Gospel Music Artists, writers, and industry professionals for their contributions to the gospel music industry. The Stellar Awards ranks high in status as the only gospel music television awards program syndicated in over 140 markets nationwide. Rowland has won one awards from three nominations as a featuring artist.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2015 | "Say Yes" | Song of the Year | |
| 2015 | "Say Yes" | Urban/Inspirational/Instrumental Single/Performance of the Year | |
| 2015 | "Say Yes" | Music Video of the Year |
Teen Choice Awards
The Teen Choice Awards was established in 1999 to honor the biggest achievements in music, movies, sports and television, as voted for by young people aged between 13 and 19. Rowland has been nominated once.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2003 | Herself | Choice Music: Hip-Hop/R&B Artist |
World Music Awards
The World Music Awards is an international awards show that was established in 1989 to honor musicians based on their worldwide sales figures, which are provided by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Rowland has received seven nominations.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2010 | "When Love Takes Over" | World's Best Single | |
| 2014 | "One Life" | World's Best Song | |
| 2014 | "One Life" | World's Best Video | |
| 2014 | Talk a Good Game | World's Best Album | |
| 2014 | Herself | World's Best Female Artist | |
| 2014 | Herself | World's Best Live Act | |
| 2014 | Herself | World's Best Entertainer of the Year |