 In February 2011, her first album was nominated for the 'Impala European Independent Album of the Year' and the song "Riverside" (from the "Submarino"'s soundtrack) won the Robert Award for the Best Song of the year 2011.In October 2011, Obel won the 2012 European Border Breakers Award.The prize celebrates the top new talents in European pop music who "have all succeeded in reaching out to audiences beyond their home country through their talent and energy."