2005 Mojo Awards

The 2005 Mojo Honours List.

Nominees
Complete list of nominees (winners in bold):


 * Best New Act - presented to an act whose impact has been unparalleled in the last 18 months
 * Antony and the Johnsons
 * Ray LaMontagne
 * Rufus Wainwright
 * Arcade Fire
 * Willy Mason
 * The Magic Numbers
 * Inspiration Award - presented to an act who has been the catalyst for an entire generation and fellow musicians
 * Pixies
 * Gang of Four
 * Tom Waits
 * Morrissey
 * Neil Young
 * Mojo Icon - the recipient of this award has enjoyed a spectacular career on a global scale
 * David Bowie
 * John Lydon
 * Siouxsie Sioux
 * Marc Bolan
 * Ramones
 * Catalogue Release of the Year - presented to the reissue that is both definitive and beautifully packaged
 * The Mamas & the Papas - Complete Anthology
 * The Clash - London Calling 25th Anniversary Edition
 * Jeff Buckley - Grace 10th Anniversary Edition
 * The Kinks - The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society
 * Jack Nitzsche Story 1962-1979 - Hearing is Believing
 * The Fall - The Complete Peel Sessions 1978–2004
 * Vision Award - presented to the best music DVD package of the year in recognition of sales and visual flair
 * AC/DC - Family Jewels
 * Elvis Presley - '68 Comeback Special
 * Live Aid
 * Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues
 * Marc Bolan and T.Rex - Born to Boogie
 * The Rolling Stones - Rock and Roll Circus
 * Songwriter Award - presented to an artist whose career has been defined by their ability to pen classic material on a consistent basis
 * Paul Weller
 * Brian Wilson
 * Damien Rice
 * Van Morrison
 * Kate Bush
 * Classic Album - presented by Mojo to an artist responsible for a landmark release in the history of rock
 * The Pogues - Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash
 * Roots Award
 * Chris Hillman
 * Legend Award
 * Dr. John
 * Hero Award
 * Roy Harper
 * Lifetime Achievement Award - the ultimate accolade that celebrates a unique contribution as we know it
 * Robert Wyatt
 * Merit Award
 * Sly and Robbie
 * Image Award - presented to a photographer whose work has captured and defined the very essence of rock'n'roll
 * Jim Marshall
 * Hall of Fame - presented to an act or solo star who is best described as "an artists' artist"
 * Madness
 * Les Paul Award - presented in conjunction with legendary guitarist Les Paul to an inspirational player
 * Jeff Beck
 * Mojo Medal - presented to an unsung industry hero whose contribution has changed the face of music as we know it
 * Chess Records
 * Maverick Award
 * Steve Earle
 * Special Commendation for Hippo Select part of Universal USA for the following releases:
 * The Complete Motown Singles Vol 1: 59-61
 * Burt Bacharach - Something Big
 * Doug Sahm & the Sir Douglas Quintet
 * Muddy Waters (McKinley Morganfield) - Hoochie Coochie Man: The Complete Chess Masters Vol 2, 1952-1958