Neighbours| Industry | Television |
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| Founded | 1985 |
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| Products | Soap opera |
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Accolades and Recognitions Achieved by Neighbours
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Neighbours, the Australian soap opera that has been broadcast since 1985, has amassed a substantial number of industry honors. It boasts upwards of 640 nominations and more than 100 victories, including thirty-one Logie Awards, making it the second most decorated Australian soap after Home and Away. The program's creative team, including writers and directors, have also been celebrated with multiple AWGIE and Australian Directors' Guild accolades.
The ensemble cast has received widespread praise as well. For instance, Kylie Minogue earned four Logie trophies, Ryan Moloney has obtained five Inside Soap Awards, and Brooke Satchwell was awarded a People's Choice Award in 1999. Additionally, Daniel O'Connor and Natalie Blair were crowned King & Queen Of Teen at the 2007 Dolly Teen Choice Awards. Jackie Woodburne holds the record for the most cast nominations with twenty-five. This extensive award history highlights Neighbours' significant standing within the market and its influence on the television industry.
All About Soap Awards
Presented by All About Soap magazine, the All About Soap Awards celebrate outstanding soap opera narratives and characters.
AACTA Awards
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards (AACTA) honor outstanding achievements in film and television both domestically and internationally. Previously known as the Australian Film Institute (AFI) Awards, AACTA introduced Audience Choice categories in 2020 during pandemic-related restrictions, allowing public voting on top Australian screen productions from the previous decade.
Australian Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Female Of The Year Awards
Australian Directors' Guild Awards
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| 2010 |
Best Direction in a TV Drama Serial |
Chris Adshead |
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| Best Direction in a TV Drama Serial |
Jovita O'Shaughnessy for Episode 5861 |
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| 2012 |
Best Direction in a TV Drama Serial |
Jonathon Dutton for Episode 6188 |
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| Best Direction in a TV Drama Serial |
Ralph Strasser for Episode 6065 |
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| 2013 |
Best Direction in a TV Drama Serial |
Jovita O'Shaughnessy for Episode 6472 |
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| 2015 |
Best Direction in a TV Drama Serial |
Chris Langman for Episode 6962 |
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| 2017 |
Best Direction in a TV or SVOD Drama Serial |
Gary Conway for Episode 7509 |
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| 2018 |
Best Direction in a TV or SVOD Drama Serial |
Chris Adshead for Episode 7562 |
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| Best Direction in a TV or SVOD Drama Serial |
Kath Hayden for Episode 7726 |
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| 2019 |
Best Direction in a TV or SVOD Drama Serial episode |
Scott Major for Episode 7776A |
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| Best Direction in a TV or SVOD Drama Serial episode |
Scott Major for Episode 7776B |
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| 2020 |
Best Direction in a TV or SVOD Drama Serial |
Tony Gardiner for Episode 8325 |
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| Best Direction of a TV or SVOD Drama Serial |
Kate Kendall for Episode 8052 |
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| 2021 |
Best Direction in a TV or SVOD Drama Serial episode |
Scott Major for Episode 8573 |
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| Best Direction in a TV or SVOD Drama Serial episode |
Tenika Smith for Episode 8490 |
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Australian Writers Guild Awards
The annual AWGIE Awards, presented by the Australian Writers' Guild, celebrate excellence across television, theatre, and radio writing disciplines.
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| 1999 |
Best Script for a Television Serial |
John Upton for "Episode 3151" |
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| 2000 |
Best Script for a Television Serial |
Jon Stephens for "Episode 3444" |
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| 2001 |
Best Script for a Television Serial |
John Hanlon for "Episode 3740" |
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Best Script for a Television Serial |
Jeff Truman for "Episode 4155" |
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Daytime Emmy Awards
Following its revival on Amazon Freevee in 2023, Neighbours became eligible to compete at the Daytime Emmy Awards, as it is produced and distributed by Amazon MGM Studios.
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Digital Spy Reader Awards
Since their inception by entertainment portal Digital Spy in 2008, the Digital Spy Soap Awards have recognized British and Australian soaps. Neighbours was frequently nominated during its early years. From 2014 onwards, these awards evolved into the Digital Spy Reader Awards, encompassing soaps, movies, and technology categories based on audience votes.
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Dolly Teen Choice Awards
Organized by Dolly, these awards highlight teen preferences across various entertainment sectors.
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Inside Soap Awards
Established by readers of Inside Soap magazine since 1993, these annual awards honor achievements within television soap operas. Neighbours consistently garners numerous nominations and wins.
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- The detailed list from years spanning from the mid-1990s to recent times demonstrates continuous industry recognition of the show, with multiple awards earned by performers such as Stefan Dennis, Alan Fletcher, and Jackie Woodburne. Notably, Neighbours secured the title of Best Daytime Soap repeatedly between 2010 and 2024, reinforcing its strong audience appeal.
- Core categories frequently acknowledged include Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Couple, Best Newcomer, and Best Daytime Star. These accolades reflect deliberate casting choices and compelling storytelling that underpin the program’s commercial success and brand equity.
- Coverage by prominent outlets like Digital Spy further amplifies visibility of both the series and its contributors, fostering sustained viewer engagement alongside advertising potential.
Logie Awards
Ranking second only to Home and Away, which has forty-seven wins, Neighbours has achieved thirty-one Logie Award victories to date. It claimed Most Popular Drama Series twice consecutively in the late '80s (1987–1988) and accumulated nine additional nominations between 2004–2019. In addition, it received its inaugural Most Outstanding Drama Series nomination in 2019. The show was inducted into the prestigious "Logie Hall of Fame" during its tenth anniversary year (2005). Remarkably, Kylie Minogue secured the Gold Logie at age nineteen in 1988, becoming its youngest recipient.
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The Logies have consistently recognized Neighbours’ popularity alongside its development of talent, enhancing its prominent position within both Australian television landscapes and international markets.
National Television Awards
The British-based National Television Awards (NTAs) are public-voted honors that emphasize popularity with categories labeled as Most Popular rather than 'Best'.
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Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards
Held annually towards year-end, this televised event allows children to vote on their favorites across entertainment categories.
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Penguin Awards
Founded by the Television Society of Australia during the late-1950s era, these awards celebrated excellence within television production.
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People's Choice Awards
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Rose d'Or Awards
Focusing primarily on entertainment programming worldwide, the Rose d'Or honors excellence across various television formats.
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Sponsored by TV Week Soap Extra, these awards highlight notable accomplishments within soap operas.
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TV Tonight Awards
Presented by online platform TV Tonight, these awards have repeatedly acknowledged both Neighbours as a series and actress Jackie Woodburne individually.
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TV Week and Soap Extra #OMGAwards
Other awards
Notes
for "Most Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series": Morgan Baker, Harley Bonner, Ashleigh Brewer, Josef Brown, Stefan Dennis, Rebekah Elmaloglou, Alan Fletcher, Kip Gamblin, Taylor Glockner, Saskia Hampele, Ariel Kaplan, Kate Kendall, Calen Mackenzie, Scott Major, Colette Mann, James Mason, Chris Milligan, Ryan Moloney, Eve Morey, Tom Oliver, Jenna Rosenow, Alin Sumarwata and Jackie Woodburne
for "Most Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series": Alan Fletcher, Jackie Woodburne, Scarlett Anderson, Harley Bonner, Josef Brown, Travis Burns, Stefan Dennis, Rebekah Elmaloglou, Kip Gamblin, Saskia Hampele, Ariel Kaplan, Kate Kendall, Calen Mackenzie, Colette Mann, James Mason, Scott McGregor, Chris Milligan, Ryan Moloney, Eve Morey, Tom Oliver, Morgana O'Reilly, Tim Phillipps, Jenna Rosenow, Olympia Valance and Meyne Wyatt
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