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. She has sold over 100 million records.^[1][2][3]

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."

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.

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).

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.^[32][33]

According to Billboard, she has won 11 awards.^[39][40]

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

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."

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.

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."

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

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.

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.

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).^[111] 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.^[112]

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.^[119]

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?.

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".

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.”^[151]

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".

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.

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

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.

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.^[167]

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.^[183]

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.

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.

To kick off African-American Music Appreciation Month, Pandora Radio honored Jackson with an award for receiving over 1 billion streams on Pandora.^[212]

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".

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

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

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.

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.^[227]