"GaanaVidushi" Title conferred by Ragaswara, at the concert "Celestial Hits" on 10th Feb 2019, at Kings Hall, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom in recognition of Musical Excellence and Immense contribution to the field of Music for over 50 years. The Multi-Lingual concert was delivered by Shri.SPB, despite suffering a personal loss during the tour. The professionalism of the legend brought every one to their feet when Balu ji came on stage. When he was presented with the Title “GaanaVidushi” by Ragaswara‘a Director Chanukya Rajagopala, the crowd gave a resounding applause for a good few minutes. The hall reverberated to the sound of claps, whistles and cheers. Quite a few people were teary eyed, when the Legend took a humble bow after accepting the Title. The memorable concert will remain in memory for a very long time.
Film Fans' Association Award (Madras)—oldest association in the country—received 20 times
"Sangeetha Ganga Award", for his contribution to Kannada Film Industry in 2001[24]
"Lata Mangeshkar Award" in 1999
"Sangeeta Ganga award" in 2001
Delhi Telugu Academy's Rashtriya Vikas Shiromani Award (Lifetime) in 2002
"Dr. Bezawada Gopala Reddy Award", given during a function in Nellore in 2002
"Lifetime Achievement Award" conferred during "TVS Victor Aalaapana Music Awards" function for the years 2001 and 2002, in Hyderabad in 2002
Innumerable awards from magazines and associations fostering films
"Lifetime Achievement Award" presented by Telugu Association of North America (TANA) in Chicago session in 2009
"P. Susheela trust National Award" Presented on 29 November 2009
"Kopparapu Kavula Puraskaram"from Kopparapu Kala Peetam, Visakhapatnam on 9 September 2009
"Lifetime Achievement Award", presented by Raagalaya Music Awards (27 February 2010 at Shanmukhanad Hall, Mumbai) in 2010
Ghantasala Award in 2010
Great son of the soil award from Justice Rajesh Tandon,Chairperson Cyber appellate tribunal New Delhi at All India conference of intellectuals in Hyderabad on Saturday in 2010
"Pride Of Indian Cinema" from Yuvakalavauhini, Hyderabad on 30 June 2010
"Best playback Singer" award from "Gemini Tv Ugadi awards" 2010 for the serial "Kotha Bangaram"
Vamsee Film awards 2010 "Best Playback Singer(male)" for the film "Mestry"
"BIG Kannada Entertainment Awards" for the most entertaining "TV host of the year" and the programme "Yede Tumbhi Haaduvenu" being declared as the most entertaining reality show of the year
"Santosham awards 2010" Best Playback Singer(male) for the film "Mahatma"
"Lifetime Achievement Award" - 2011 presented by Lux Sandal CineMAA Awards on June 19, 2011 in Hyderabad.[26]
"Isai Thendral" - Title conferred to S P Balasubrahmanyam by Botswana Tamil Cultural Association - Executive Committee (2011-2012) on April 14, 2012 in recognition towards his continuous dedication,contribution and commitment to the Indian Music and Film Industry.
The Hyderabad Times Film Awards 2011- Best Singer male for Jagadanandakaraka - Sri Ramarajyam.[27]
"Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema" given by STAR Vijay in 2011.
"Harivarasanam Award 2015" by kerala government.[28]
^ abcde‘Film News', Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru (Tamil Film History and Its Achievements). Sivagami Publications. p. 738.