Demi Lovato's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Demi Lovato. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Demi Lovato is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She began her career on Barney & Friends before gaining prominence through the Disney Channel's As the Bell Rings and the Camp Rock films. Her debut single, "This Is Me," from the Camp Rock soundtrack, reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100.

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May 2009: Named Honorary Ambassador of Education

In May 2009, Demi Lovato was named an Honorary Ambassador of Education by the American Partnership For Eosinophilic Disorders.

January 28, 2011: Completed in-patient treatment

On January 28, 2011, Demi Lovato completed her in-patient treatment at Timberline Knolls, addressing issues such as bulimia, self-harm, and substance abuse, and returned home.

September 2012: 'Skyscraper' wins at the MTV Video Music Awards

In September 2012, Demi Lovato's song 'Skyscraper' received the Best Video With a Message award at the MTV Video Music Awards.

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2013: The New York Times Best Seller Author

In 2013, Demi Lovato was named the #1 The New York Times Best Seller Author.

2015: Release of 'Confident' Album

In 2015, Demi Lovato released her fifth album, 'Confident', infusing soul and mature themes, which later earned her a Grammy Award nomination.

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2015: Honored with Rulebreaker Award at Billboard Women in Music

In 2015, Demi Lovato was honored with the Rulebreaker Award at the Billboard Women in Music event.

2016: GLAAD Vanguard Award and Forbes 30 Under 30

In 2016, Demi Lovato was awarded a GLAAD Vanguard Award at the 27th GLAAD Media Awards for her activism in the LGBT rights movement. That year, she was also named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in the music category.

March 15, 2017: Celebrated five years of sobriety

On March 15, 2017, Demi Lovato celebrated the five-year anniversary of her sobriety.

March 2017: Donated to Charities for Sobriety Anniversary

In March 2017, as a celebration of her five-year anniversary of sobriety, Demi Lovato donated money to Los Angeles-based charities specializing in animal, LGBT, and adoption rights.