 SpongeBob SquarePants has received many awards and nominations ; among these are two Emmy Awards ( " Outstanding Special Class Animated Program " in 2010 and " Outstanding Sound Editing – Animation " in 2014 ) ; six Annie Awards ; and two BAFTA Children 's Awards . In 2006 , IGN ranked SpongeBob SquarePants 15th on its list , " Top 25 Animated Series of All Time " , and in 2013 , it ranked the series 12th on its list , " The Top 25 Animated Series for Adults " . Additionally , the website 's UK division ran a " Top 100 Animated Series " list , and like its US counterpart , ranked SpongeBob SquarePants 15th . 
