The MTV Asia Awards 2002 in Singapore hosted by Mandy Moore and Ronan Keating. It was held on February 2, 2002. This was the first edition of the MTV Asia Awards. Nominees in each category are listed alphabetically, winners are bolded.

International awards

Favorite Pop Act

Favorite Rock Act

Favorite Video

Favorite Female Artist

Favorite Male Artist

Favorite Breakthrough Artist

Favorite Movie

Favorite Fashion Designer

Regional awards

Favorite Artist Mainland China

Favorite Artist Hong Kong

Favorite Artists India

Favorite Artist Indonesia

Favorite Artist Korea

Favorite Artist Malaysia

Favorite Artist Philippines

Favorite Artist Singapore

Favorite Artist Thailand

Favorite Artist Taiwan

Special awards

The Inspiration Award

Most Influential Artist Award