Days of Our Lives is an American daytime television soap opera created by Ted and Betty Corday. It first aired on NBC on November 8, 1965. The following is a list of awards and nominations the show's crew and cast have received.
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Drama Series
YearNomineeResultRef 1974 Days of Our Lives 1975 Days of Our Lives 1976 Days of Our Lives 1977 Days of Our Lives 1978 Days of Our Lives 1979 Days of Our Lives 1983 Days of Our Lives 1984 Days of Our Lives 1985 Days of Our Lives 1995 Days of Our Lives 1996 Days of Our Lives 1997 Days of Our Lives 1998 Days of Our Lives 1999 Days of Our Lives 2009 Days of Our Lives 2012 Days of Our Lives 2013 Days of Our Lives 2014 Days of Our Lives 2015 Days of Our Lives 2016 Days of Our Lives 2017 Days of Our Lives 2018 Days of Our Lives 2019 Days of Our Lives 2020Days of Our Lives 2021Days of Our Lives 2022Days of Our Lives Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem 2023Days of Our Lives 2024Days of Our Lives 2025Days of Our Lives
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
YearNomineeResultRef 1974 Macdonald Carey (Tom Horton) 1975 Macdonald Carey (Tom Horton) Bill Hayes (Doug Williams) 1976 Macdonald Carey (Tom Horton) Bill Hayes (Doug Williams) 1979 Jed Allan (Don Craig) John Clarke (Mickey Horton) 1988 Stephen Nichols (Steve "Patch" Johnson) 2008 Thaao Penghlis (Tony DiMera) 2009 Peter Reckell (Bo Brady) 2010 James Scott (EJ DiMera) 2011 James Scott (EJ DiMera) 2017 Billy Flynn (Chad DiMera) Vincent Irizarry (Deimos Kiriakis) 2018 James Reynolds (Abe Carver) 2019Billy Flynn (Chad DiMera) Tyler Christopher (Stefan DiMera) 2020Thaao Penghlis (Tony DiMera) 2021Wally Kurth (Justin Kiriakis) 2022Eric Martsolf (Brady Black) James Reynolds (Abe Carver) 2023Billy Flynn (Chad DiMera) 2024Eric Martsolf (Brady Black) 2025Paul Telfer (Xander Kiriakis) Eric Martsolf (Brady Black) Greg Rikaart (Leo Stark)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
YearNomineeResultRef 1975 Susan Flannery (Laura Horton) Susan Seaforth (Julie Williams) 1976 Susan Seaforth (Julie Williams) 1978 Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie Williams) 1979 Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie Williams) 1984 Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans) 1985 Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans) 1986 Peggy McCay (Caroline Brady) 1987 Frances Reid (Alice Horton) 1998 Eileen Davidson (Kristen Blake) 2012 Crystal Chappell (Dr. Carly Manning) 2013 Peggy McCay (Caroline Brady) 2014 Eileen Davidson (Kristen DiMera) Arianne Zucker (Nicole Walker) 2015 Peggy McCay (Caroline Brady) Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady DiMera) 2016 Kassie DePaiva (Eve Donovan) Mary Beth Evans (Kayla Brady) 2018 Marci Miller (Abigail Deveraux) 2019Marci Miller (Abigail Deveraux) 2020Arianne Zucker (Nicole Walker) 2022Marci Miller (Abigail DiMera) Arianne Zucker (Nicole Walker) 2024Tamara Braun (Ava Vitali)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
YearNomineeResultRef 1979 Joseph Gallison (Neil Curtis) 1989 Joseph Campanella (Harper Deveraux) 2004 James Reynolds (Abe Carver) 2013 Matthew Ashford (Jack Deveraux) 2014 Eric Martsolf (Brady Black) 2017 John Aniston (Victor Kiriakis) James Reynolds (Abe Carver) 2018 Chandler Massey (Will Horton) Greg Vaughan (Eric Brady) 2019Eric Martsolf (Brady Black) Greg Rikaart (Leo Stark) 2020Wally Kurth (Justin Kiriakis) Chandler Massey (Will Horton) Paul Telfer (Xander Kiriakis) 2023Daniel Feuerriegel (EJ DiMera) 2024Wally Kurth (Justin Kiriakis) 2025Blake Berris (Everett Lynch)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
YearNomineeResultRef 1979 Suzanne Rogers (Maggie Horton) Frances Reid (Alice Horton) 1980 Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans) 1986 Leann Hunley (Anna DiMera) 1987 Peggy McCay (Caroline Brady) 1988 Arleen Sorkin (Calliope Jones) 1989 Jane Elliot (Anjelica Deveraux) Arleen Sorkin (Calliope Jones) 2000 Patrika Darbo (Nancy Wesley) 2008 Judi Evans (Bonnie Lockhart/Adrienne Johnson) 2009 Tamara Braun (Ava Vitali) 2010 Arianne Zucker (Nicole Walker) 2013 Arianne Zucker (Nicole Walker) 2016 Peggy McCay (Caroline Brady) Melissa Reeves (Jennifer Horton) 2017 Kate Mansi (Abigail Deveraux) 2018 Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie Williams) 2019Kassie DePaiva (Eve Donovan) Linsey Godfrey (Sarah Horton) Martha Madison (Belle Black) 2020Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie Williams) 2021Tamara Braun (Ava Vitali) 2022Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera) 2023Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera) 2024Linsey Godfrey (Sarah Horton) Emily O'Brien as Gwen Rizczech 2025Linsey Godfrey (Sarah Horton) Emily O'Brien (Theresa Donovan)
Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series
YearNomineeResultRef 1987 Billy Warlock (Frankie Brady) 1988 Billy Warlock (Frankie Brady) 1989 Darrell Utley (Benjy Hawk) 1998 Jensen Ackles (Eric Brady) 1999 Jensen Ackles (Eric Brady) 2000 Jensen Ackles (Eric Brady) 2003 Kyle Lowder (Brady Black) 2008 Darin Brooks (Max Brady) 2009 Darin Brooks (Max Brady) Blake Berris (Nick Fallon) 2010 Dylan Patton (Will Horton) 2011 Chandler Massey (Will Horton) 2012 Chandler Massey (Will Horton) 2013 Chandler Massey (Will Horton) Freddie Smith (Sonny Kiriakis) 2014 Chandler Massey (Will Horton) 2015 Freddie Smith (Sonny Kiriakis) 2017 James Lastovic (Joey Johnson) 2018 Lucas Adams (Tripp Dalton) Casey Moss (JJ Deveraux) 2019Lucas Adams (Tripp Dalton) Kyler Pettis (Theo Carver) 2023Cary Christhopher (Thomas DiMera)
Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series
YearNomineeResultRef 1985 Kristian Alfonso (Hope Williams) Lisa Trusel (Melissa Anderson) 1990 Charlotte Ross (Eve Donovan) 1991 Charlotte Ross (Eve Donovan) 1992 Melissa Reeves (Jennifer Horton) 1997 Christie Clark (Carrie Brady) 1998 Christie Clark (Carrie Brady) 2008 Rachel Melvin (Chelsea Brady) 2009 Rachel Melvin (Chelsea Brady) 2010 Molly Burnett (Melanie Layton) Shelley Hennig (Stephanie Johnson) 2012 Molly Burnett (Melanie Layton) Shelley Hennig (Stephanie Johnson) 2015 Camila Banus (Gabi Hernandez) 2016 True O'Brien (Paige Larson) 2018 Olivia Rose Keegan (Claire Brady) 2019Olivia Rose Keegan (Claire Brady) Victoria Konefal (Ciara Brady) 2020Olivia Rose Keegan (Claire Brady) Thia Megia Haley Chen 2021Victoria Konefal (Ciara Brady) 2022Lindsay Arnold (Allie Horton)
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
YearNomineeResultRef2025 AnnaLynne McCord (Cat Greene) Ashley Puzemis (Holly Jonas)
Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team
YearNomineeResultRef 1975 Days of Our Lives 1976 Days of Our Lives 1977 Days of Our Lives 1978 Days of Our Lives 1979 Days of Our Lives 1994 Days of Our Lives 1997 Days of Our Lives 1998 Days of Our Lives 1999 Days of Our Lives 2011 Days of Our Lives 2012 Days of Our Lives 2014 Days of Our Lives 2015 Days of Our Lives 2017 Days of Our Lives 2018 Days of Our Lives 2019 Days of Our Lives 2020 Days of Our Lives 2022 Days of Our Lives 2023 Days of Our Lives Beyond Salem: Chapter Two 2024 Days of Our Lives 2025 Days of Our Lives
Other Daytime Emmy awards YearCategoryNomineeResultRef 1974 Best Individual Director for a Drama Series Wes Kenney Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives 1980 Outstanding Cameo Appearance in a Daytime Drama Series Hugh McPhillips (Hugh Pearson) 1988 Outstanding Make-Up for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Hairstyling for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Costume Design for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives 1990 Outstanding Music Direction for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives 1991 Outstanding Make-Up for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives 1992 Outstanding Make-Up for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives 1995 Outstanding Hairstyling for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives 1997 Outstanding Make-Up for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Hairstyling for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Music Direction for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives 1999 Outstanding Hairstyling for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives 2004 Lifetime Achievement Award John Clarke (Mickey Horton) and Frances Reid (Alice Horton) Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives 2007 Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives 2008 Outstanding Hairstyling for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives 2012 Outstanding Stunt Coordination Days of Our Lives Outstanding Make-Up for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives 2013 Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Stunt Coordination Days of Our Lives Outstanding Set Decoration for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Costume Design for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Hairstyling for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Make-Up for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives 2015 Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Casting Director for a Drama Series Marnie Saitta for Days of Our Lives Outstanding Costume Design for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Hairstyling for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Makeup for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Technical Team for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives 2016 Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives 2017 Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Original Song for a Drama Series Days of Our Lives 2021 Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series Cady McClain (Jennifer Horton) 2024 Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series Dick Van Dyke (Mystery Man/Timothy Robicheaux) Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Days of Our Lives Outstanding Casting Marnie Saitta and Bob Lambert 2025 Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series Days of Our Lives Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Series David Meagher and Billy Yakes Outstanding Outstanding Casting Marnie Saitta and Bob Lambert
Directors Guild of America Awards YearCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef 1999 Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials Herbet Stein and Roger W. Inman for Episode #8,557 2001 Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials Randy Robbins for Episode #8,991 2005 Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials Herbet Stein and Albert Alarr for Episode #10,090 2008 Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials Noel Maxam for "This Is It" (Episode #10,763) 2012 Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials Albert Alarr for Episode #11,895
GLAAD Media Awards
YearCategoryNomineeResultRef 2012 Outstanding Daily Drama Days of Our Lives 2013 Outstanding Daily Drama Days of Our Lives 2014 Outstanding Daily Drama Days of Our Lives 2015 Outstanding Daily Drama Days of Our Lives 2018Outstanding Daily DramaDays of Our Lives
People's Choice Awards YearCategoryNomineeResultRef 1997 Favorite Daytime Serial Days of Our Lives 1998 Favorite Daytime Serial Days of Our Lives 2002 Favorite Daytime Serial Days of Our Lives 2003 Favorite Daytime Serial Days of Our Lives
PRISM Awards YearCategoryNomineeResultRef 1999 TV Daytime Drama Series Continuing Storyline Lucas and Maggie 2000 TV Daytime Drama Series Episode or Storyline "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome" storyline 2012 Daytime Drama Series Storyline Matthew Ashford for Jack Deveraux's post traumatic stress syndrome 2013 Daytime Drama Series Storyline Peggy McCay for Caroline Brady's battle with Alzheimer's disease 2014 Daytime Drama Series Storyline Eric Martsolf for Brady Black's drug and alcohol addiction
Writers Guild of America Awards