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Awards

In addition to accomplishing international fame Bono has managed to fill up quite a trophy shelf throughout his career, both individually and with his band, U2. These are just a few of the awards won by Bono and U2.

Bono's Individual Awards:

Free Your Mind Award (1999) 
Rolling Stone Magazine's Best Male Singer (1985, 1988, 1992) 
Sexiest Male Rock Artist (1982, 1992) 
Best Songwriter (1988, 1992) 
Heart of Entertainment Award (2000) 
American Irish Historical Society Gold Medal For Humanity (2000) 
Chavalier of League of Honor (2003) 
Time's Person of the Year (2005) 
Nobel Peace Prize Nomination (2006)       
Pablo Neruda  Medal of Honour (2006)

U2's Awards

Best Live Act (1983, 1987, 1995)
Best International Group (1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1998, 2000, 2001)
Outstanding Contribution to Music (2001)
MTV Viewer's Choice (1987)
Best Video From a Film (1988)
Best Special Effects Best Group (1995)
Rolling Stone Magazine's Band of the Year (1985)
Rolling Stone Magazine's Best Band (1981, 1988, 1992, 2001, 2004)
Best Performance at Live Aid (1985)
Artist of the Year (1987, 1988, 1992, 2001, 2004)
Best Video (1987, 1988, 2004)
Best Album Cover (1981, 1988, 1992, 2001)
Golden Globe Award (1995)