The 2012 Teen Choice Awards ceremony, hosted by Demi Lovato and Kevin McHale, was held on July 22, 2012, at the Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City, California.

The awards celebrated the year's achievements in music, film, television, sports, fashion, comedy, and the Internet, and were voted on by teenage viewers aged 13 through 19.

Although the actors received most awards, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 won four out of 11 nominations as a whole, including the "Ultimate Choice", bringing the entire series' Teen Choice Award totals to 41.

[2] The Vampire Diaries won six of its eight nominations, including Choice Fantasy/Sci-Fi TV Show, Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi TV Show and Male Hottie for its star, Ian Somerhalder.

[2] Pretty Little Liars won all five of their nominations, including Choice TV Drama.