The 2012 Teen Choice Awards ceremony, hosted by Demi Lovato and Kevin McHale, was held on July 22, 2012, at the Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City, California. The awards celebrated the year's achievements in music, film, television, sports, fashion, comedy, and the Internet, and were voted on by teenage viewers aged 13 through 19. Over 134 million votes were cast.^[1]

Taylor Swift had the most individual wins with five, including Choice Female Artist and Female Country Artist. Kristen Stewart obtained three awards, including the "Ultimate Choice" award which she shared with Twilight co-stars Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson. Although the actors received most awards, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 won four out of 11 nominations as a whole, including the "Ultimate Choice", bringing the entire series' Teen Choice Award totals to 41.^[2] The Hunger Games won seven of its eight nominations, including Choice Book, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie, and Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie Actor, for Josh Hutcherson's work.^[2] The Vampire Diaries won six of its eight nominations, including Choice Fantasy/Sci-Fi TV Show, Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi TV Show and Male Hottie for its star, Ian Somerhalder.^[2] Pretty Little Liars won all five of their nominations, including Choice TV Drama.^[2]

• Zooey Deschanel and Selena Gomez—presented Choice Comedian
• Shaun White and Dax Shepard—presented Choice TV Show: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
• Hayden Panettiere and Will.i.am—introduced No Doubt
• Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Ian Harding and Shay Mitchell–presented Choice Movie Actor: Drama
• Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally and Damon Wayans Jr.—presented Choice Hotties
• Kevin Hart and Nina Dobrev—presented Choice Music Group
• Jordin Sparks, Adam Rodriguez and Paul Wesley—presented Choice Movie: Comedy
• Laura Marano, Vanessa Marano and Stefano—introduced Flo Rida
• Zachary Levi—presented Ultimate Choice
• Victoria Justice and Chris Colfer—presented Acuvue Inspire Award
• Tyler Posey and Lea Michele—presented Choice Female Artist
• Bridgit Mendler and Shane West—introduced Justin Bieber
• Taylor Swift—presented Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
• Justin Kirk and Gordon Ramsay—presented Choice Summer Music Star: Group
• Zoe Saldana and Taylor Lautner—presented Choice Summer Movie Star: Male
• Cat Deeley, Demi Lovato, and Kevin McHale—introduced Carly Rae Jepsen

• Pauly D (DJ host)
• No Doubt – "Settle Down"
• Flo Rida – "Whistle" and "Wild Ones" with Stayc Reigns
• Justin Bieber – "Boyfriend" and "As Long as You Love Me" with Big Sean
• Carly Rae Jepsen – "Call Me Maybe"

Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold text.^[3]

The 2012 Teen Choice Awards received a 1.0 rating, a 3 share among viewers aged 18–49 and was watched by 3.02 million viewers.^[4]