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.

Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato is a versatile American entertainer, recognized as a singer, songwriter, and actress. Lovato began their career on Barney & Friends before gaining wider attention in the Disney Channel's As the Bell Rings. A breakthrough role came with the musical television film Camp Rock and its sequel, where Lovato played Mitchie Torres. The soundtrack's "This Is Me," a debut single and duet, became a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

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May 2009: Honorary Ambassador of Education by American Partnership For Eosinophilic Disorders

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

January 28, 2011: Completion of In-Patient Treatment

On January 28, 2011, Demi Lovato completed her in-patient treatment at Timberline Knolls and returned home, acknowledging struggles with bulimia, self-harm, and self-medication with drugs and alcohol, and being diagnosed with bipolar disorder during her treatment.

May 2013: Cited for Mentoring Teens with Mental Health Problems

In May 2013, Demi Lovato was cited for her dedication to mentoring teens and young adults with mental health problems at a National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in Washington.

2013: New York Times Best Seller Author

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

October 16, 2015: Release of Confident

On October 16, 2015, Demi Lovato's fifth album, Confident, was released, debuting at number two on the US Billboard 200. The album was later nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.

2015: Honored with Rulebreaker Award

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

2016: Awarded GLAAD Vanguard Award and named to 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.

2016: GLAAD Vanguard Award and Forbes 30 Under 30

In 2016, Demi Lovato was honored with the GLAAD Vanguard Award for her support of the rights of the LGBT community. Lovato was also named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in the music category in 2016.

March 15, 2017: Five-Year Sobriety Anniversary

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

March 2017: Donated to Los Angeles charities

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

September 2017: Named Global Citizen Ambassador

In September 2017, Demi Lovato was named a Global Citizen ambassador for championing the mental health of thousands of children displaced within Iraq and other communities.