# Vincitori degli NME Awards

Di seguito sono riportati i vincitori degli NME Awards, premi musicali conferiti annualmente dalla rivista musicale britannica NME a partire dal 1953.

## Edizioni e vincitori
### NME Awards 1953

La cerimonia si è svolta il 19 aprile 1953 alla Royal Albert Hall di Londra. I premi sono stati consegnati dagli attori Scott Brady e Mary Castle.
* Dance Band: Ted Heath and his Music
* Female Vocalist: Lita Roza
* Outstanding Musician: Ronnie Scott
* Small Band: Johnny Dankworth Seven
* Male Vocalist: Dickie Valentine

### NME Awards 1954

La cerimonia, presentata da Nat King Cole, si è svolta il 25 aprile 1954 alla Royal Albert Hall di Londra.
* Band You Would Most Like To See At The NME Pollwinners' Concert : Johnny Dankworth's Orchestra
* Outstanding Drummer: Jack Parnell
* Outstanding Clarinet Player: Carl Barriteau
* Outstanding Tenor Sax Player: Ronnie Scott
* Outstanding Trombone Player: Don Lusher
* Outstanding Alto Sax Player: Johnny Dankworth
* Outstanding Guitar Player: Ivor Mairants
* Outstanding Piano Player: Bill McGuffie
* Outstanding Trumpet Player: Kenny Baker
* Outstanding Bass Player: Johnny Hawksworth
* Outstanding Arranger: Reg Owen
* Outstanding Large Band: Ted Heath and his Music
* Musician Of The Year: Ronnie Scott
* Male Vocalist: Dickie Valentine
* Female Vocalist: Lita Roza
* Small Band: Ronnie Scott's Band

### NME Awards 1955

La cerimonia, presentata dall'attore Nigel Patrick, si è svolta il 14 febbraio 1955 alla Royal Albert Hall di Londra.
* Outstanding American Feminine Singer: Doris Day
* The World's Outstanding Musical Personality: Bill Haley
* Top Male Singer: Dickie Valentine
* Outstanding American Male Singer: Frank Sinatra
* Outstanding British Musical Personality: Dickie Valentine
* World's Outstanding Singer: Frank Sinatra
* Outstanding British Feminine Singer: Alma Cogan
* Outstanding British Male Singer: Dickie Valentine
* World's Outstanding Vocal Group: The Four Aces
* Large Band Section: Ted Heath and his Music
* Favourite Disc Jockey: Jack Jackson
* Small Bands: The Kirchins
* British Vocal Group: The Stargazers

### NME Awards 1956

La cerimonia si è svolta il 29 gennaio 1956 alla Royal Albert Hall di Londra. I premi sono stati consegnati dall'attore Fernando Lamas.
* Large Band: Ted Heath
* Small Band: The Kirchins
* Musician Of The Year: Eddie Calvert
* Favourite American Singer- Female: Doris Day
* Favourite American Singer- Male : Frank Sinatra
* Female Dance Band Vocalist: Rose Brennan
* Male Solo Singing Star: Dickie Valentine
* Female Solo Singing Star: Ruby Murray
* Favourite Musical Personality: Dickie Valentine
* Most Promising New Band: Ronnie Scott
* Vocal Group: The Stargazers
* Male Dance Band Vocalist: Robbie Britton
* Outstanding Popular Singer In The World: Frank Sinatra

### NME Awards 1957

La cerimonia, presentata dall'attore John Gregson, si è svolta nel febbraio 1957 alla Royal Albert Hall di Londra.
* Favourite American Female Singer: Doris Day
* World's Outstanding Popular Singer: Pat Boone
* Favourite American Male Singer: Pat Boone
* Favourite British Female Singer: Alma Cogan
* World's Outstanding Vocal Group: The Platters
* British Large Bands: Ted Heath
* Favourite British Male Singer: Dickie Valentine
* British Musical Personality: Tommy Steele
* World's Outstanding Musical Personality: Elvis Presley
* British Vocal Groups: The King Brothers
* British Disc Jockey: Jack Jackson
* Small Groups (Skiffle): Lonnie Donegan
* Small Groups (Traditional) : Chris Barber
* Small Groups (Modern Jazz): Tony Kinsey

### NME Awards 1958

La cerimonia, presentata dagli attori Tony Wright e Roger Moore, si è svolta nel febbraio 1958 alla Royal Albert Hall di Londra.
* Favourite US Female Singer: Connie Francis
* World's Outstanding Popular Singer: Elvis Presley
* Favourite US Male Singer: Elvis Presley
* World's Outstanding Vocal Group: The Everly Brothers
* World's Outstanding Musical Personality: Elvis Presley
* Outstanding Vocal Personality: Frankie Vaughan
* Favourite Male Singer: Frankie Vaughan
* Small Group: Lonnie Donegan
* Favourite Female Singer: Alma Cogan
* Vocal Group: The Mudlarks
* Outstanding Instrumental Personality: Eddie Calvert
* Large Band: Ted Heath
* Favourite New Singer (Under 21): Cliff Richard
* Favourite Disc Jockey: Pete Murray

### NME Awards 1959

La cerimonia, presentata da Pete Murray e Lonnie Donegan, si è svolta nel febbraio 1959 alla Royal Albert Hall di Londra.
* World's Outstanding Male Singer: Elvis Presley
* World's Outstanding Female Singer: Connie Francis
* World's Outstanding Musical Personality: Elvis Presley
* World's Outstanding Vocal Group: The Everly Brothers
* Favourite British Male Singer: Cliff Richard
* Favourite British Female Singer: Shirley Bassey
* Favourite British Vocal Group: The Mudlarks
* Favourite British Vocal Personality: Frankie Vaughan
* Favourite British Instrumentalist: Russ Conway
* Favourite British Large Band or Orchestra: Ted Heath
* Favourite British Small Group: Lonnie Donegan
* Favourite British Disc Jockey: Pete Murray
* Favourite British New Disc or TV singer: Craig Douglas
* Favourite British Disc Of Year: Cliff Richard – Living Doll
* Favourite British Artist for Poll Concert: Marty Wilde

### NME Awards 1960

La cerimonia, presentata da Gene Vincent, si è svolta nel febbraio 1960 all'Empire Pool di Wembley.
* World Male Singer: Elvis Presley
* World Female Singer: Connie Francis
* World Vocal Group: The Everly Brothers
* World Musical Personality: Duane Eddy
* British Vocal Group: The King Brothers
* British Large Band Or Orchestra: Ted Heath
* British Female Singer: Shirley Bassey
* British Male Singer: Cliff Richard
* British Vocal Personality: Lonnie Donegan
* British Small Group: The Shadows
* Best British Disc Of The Year: The Shadows – Apache
* New Disc or TV Singer: Emile Ford
* Instrumental Personality: Russ Conway
* Artist For Poll Concert: Adam Faith
* Disc Jockey: David Jacobs

### NME Awards 1961

La cerimonia, presentata da Connie Francis, si è svolta nel febbraio 1961 all'Empire Pool di Wembley.
* World Female Singer: Connie Francis
* World Musical Personality: Elvis Presley
* World Male Singer: Elvis Presley
* World Vocal Group: The Everly Brothers
* British Vocal Personality: Adam Faith
* British Vocal Group: The Springfields
* Instrumental Personality: Bert Weedon
* British Small Group: The Shadows
* British Large Band or Orchestra: Ted Heath
* Best British Disc of the Year: John Leyton – Johnny Remember Me
* British Male Singer: Cliff Richard
* Artist For Poll Concert: Billy Fury
* Trad Jazz Band: Acker Bilk
* British Female Singer: Helen Shapiro
* New Disc or TV Singer: John Leyton
* Disc Jockey: David Jacobs

### NME Awards 1962

La cerimonia, presentata da Brenda Lee, si è svolta nel febbraio 1962 all'Empire Pool di Wembley.
* World's Outstanding Male Singer: Elvis Presley
* World's Outstanding Female Singer: Brenda Lee
* World's Outstanding Vocal Group: The Everly Brothers
* World's Outstanding Musical Personality: Elvis Presley
* British Male Singer: Cliff Richard
* British Female Singer: Helen Shapiro
* British Vocal Group: The Springfields
* British Vocal Personality: Joe Brown
* British Solo Instrumentalist: Jet Harris
* British Large Band/ Orchestra: Joe Loss
* British Small Group: The Shadows
* British Traditional Jazz Band: Kenny Ball
* British Disc Jockey: David Jacobs
* British New Disco or TV Singer: Frank Ifield
* British Best Disc in 1962: Frank Ifield – I Remember You
* Artist for Poll Concert: Billy Fury

### NME Awards 1963

La cerimonia, presentata da Roger Moore, si è svolta nel febbraio 1963 all'Empire Pool di Wembley.
* World Male Singer: Cliff Richard
* World Vocal Group: The Beatles
* World Musical Personality: Elvis Presley
* World Female Singer: Brenda Lee
* British Vocal Personality: Joe Brown
* British Vocal Group: The Beatles
* British Large Band Or Orchestra: Joe Loss
* British Small Group: The Shadows
* British Traditional Jazz Band: Kenny Ball
* Best British Disc Of The Year: The Beatles – She Loves You
* British Female Singer: Kathy Kirby
* Artist For Poll Concert: Billy J Kramer e The Dakotas
* British Male Singer: Cliff Richard
* Disc Jockey: David Jacobs
* New Disc or TV Singer: Gerry Marsden
* Solo Instrumentalist: Jet Harris

### NME Awards 1964

La cerimonia, presentata da Roy Orbison, si è svolta il 3 maggio 1964 all'Empire Pool di Wembley.
* Outstanding Male Singer: Elvis Presley
* Outstanding Female Singer: Brenda Lee
* Outstanding Vocal Group: The Beatles
* Outstanding Musical Personality: Elvis Presley
* British Male Singer: Cliff Richard
* British Female Singer: Dusty Springfield
* British Vocal Group: The Beatles
* British Vocal Personality: Cliff Richard
* British Rhythm and Blues: The Rolling Stones
* British Instrumental Unit: The Shadows
* British TV Or Radio Programme: Ready Steady Go!
* British Disc Jockey: Jimmy Savile
* British New Disc or TV Singer: Mick Jagger
* British Disc This Year: The Animals – The House of the Rising Sun

### NME Awards 1965

La cerimonia, presentata da Tony Bennett, si è svolta nell'aprile 1965 all'Empire Pool di Wembley.
* World Male Singer: Elvis Presley
* World Musical Personality: Elvis Presley
* British R&B Group: The Rolling Stones
* Disc Jockey: Jimmy Savile
* World Female Singer: Dusty Springfield
* World Vocal Group: The Beatles
* British Vocal Group: The Beatles
* British Male Singer: Cliff Richard
* British Vocal Personality: John Lennon
* British Female Singer: Dusty Springfield
* New Disc Or TV Singer: Donovan
* British Instrumental Unit: The Shadows
* Best New Group: The Seekers
* Most Popular Disc Jockey: Jimmy Savile
* Best TV or Radio Show: Top of the Pops
* Best New Disc Of The Year: The Rolling Stones – (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction

### NME Awards 1966

La cerimonia, presentata da Jimmy Savile, si è svolta all'Empire Pool di Wembley.
* World Male Singer: Elvis Presley
* World Female Singer: Dusty Springfield
* World Vocal Group: The Beach Boys
* World Musical Personality: Elvis Presley
* British Vocal Group: The Beatles
* British Instrumental Unit: The Shadows
* Best Male Singer: Cliff Richard
* British Vocal Personality: Cliff Richard
* Best R&B Group: Spencer Davis Group
* Best TV/Radio Show: Top of the Pops
* Top Disc Jockey: Jimmy Savile
* British Female Singer: Dusty Springfield
* New Disc Singer: Steve Winwood
* Best New Group: Spencer Davis Group
* Best British Disc This Year: The Beatles – Eleanor Rigby

### NME Awards 1967

La cerimonia, presentata da Jimmy Savile e Simon Dee, si è svolta all'Empire Pool di Wembley.
* World Male Singer: Elvis Presley
* World Female Singer: Dusty Springfield
* World Vocal Group: The Beatles
* World Music Personality: Elvis Presley
* British Vocal Personality: Cliff Richard
* Top DJs: Jimmy Savile
* British Instrumental Unit: The Shadows
* Best TV/Radio Show: Top of the Pops
* British R&B Group: The Rolling Stones
* British Female Singer: Lulu
* British Vocal Group: The Beatles
* British Male Singer: Tom Jones
* Best New Group: Bee Gees
* New Disc Singer: Englebert Humperdinck
* Best British Disc This Year: Procol Harum – A Whiter Shade of Pale

### NME Awards 1968

La cerimonia, presentata da Roger Moore, si è svolta all'Empire Pool di Wembley.
* World Male Singer: Elvis Presley
* World Female Singer: Lulu
* World Vocal Group: The Beatles
* World Musical Personality: Elvis Presley
* British Vocal Group: The Beatles
* British Female Singer: Lulu
* Top Disc Jockey: Jimmy Savile
* Best TV/ Radio Show: Top of the Pops
* Best New Group: Love Affair
* British Vocal Personality: Cliff Richard
* British R & B Group: The Rolling Stones
* Best British Disc This Year: The Beatles – Hey Jude
* British Male Singer: Tom Jones
* New Disc Singer: Mary Hopkin
* British Instrumental Unit: The Shadows

### NME Awards 1969

La cerimonia, presentata da Jimmy Savile, si è svolta l'11 maggio 1969 all'Empire Pool di Wembley.
* World Male Singer: Elvis Presley
* World Female Singer: Dusty Springfield
* World Musical Personality: Elvis Presley
* Best TV/ Radio Show: Top of the Pops
* World Vocal Group: The Beatles
* British Vocal Group: The Beatles
* British Vocal Personality: Cliff Richard
* British Female Singer: Lulu
* Best New Group: Jethro Tull
* British Blues Group: Fleetwood Mac
* British Instrumental Unit: The Shadows
* Top Disc Jockey: Jimmy Savile
* British Male Singer: Tom Jones
* Best British Disc This Year: The Rolling Stones – Honky Tonk Women

### NME Awards 1970

* World Male Singer: Elvis Presley
* World Female Singer: Diana Ross
* 1970s Best British Single: Mungo Jerry – In the Summertime
* World Musical Personality: Elvis Presley
* Best TV/ Radio Show: Top of the Pops
* World Vocal Group: Creedence Clearwater Revival
* British Vocal Personality: Cliff Richard
* British Female Singer: Cilla Black
* New Disc Singer: Elton John
* Best New Group: McGuinness Flint
* Top British Group: The Beatles
* Brit. Instrumental Unit: The Shadows
* Top Disc Jockey: Jimmy Savile
* British Male Singer: Cliff Richard
* 1970s Best British LP: The Beatles – Let It Be

### NME Awards 1971

* World Male Singer: Elvis Presley
* World Female Singer: Diana Ross
* World Musical Personality: Elvis Presley
* World Vocal Group: Creedence Clearwater Revival
* British Male Singer: Cliff Richard
* British Female Singer: Cilla Black
* Best British Single: Mungo Jerry – In the Summertime
* Best TV/ Radio Show: Top of the Pops
* British Vocal Personality: Cliff Richard
* New Disc Singer: Elton John
* Best New Group: McGuinness Flint
* Top British Group: The Beatles
* British Instrumental Unit: The Shadows
* Top Disc Jockey: Jimmy Savile
* Best British LP: The Beatles – Let It Be

### NME Awards 1972

* World Male Singer: Elvis Presley
* World Female Singer: Diana Ross
* World Musical Personality: Elvis Presley
* World Vocal Group: T. Rex
* British Male Singer: Cliff Richard
* British Female Singer: Cilla Black
* British Vocal Group: T. Rex
* British Vocal Personality: Cliff Richard
* British New Group: New Seekers
* British Instrumental Unit: Collective Consciousness Society
* TV or Radio Show: Top of the Pops
* Disc Jockey: Jimmy Savile
* New Disc Singer: Rod Stewart
* Best 1971 Single Disc: George Harrison – My Sweet Lord
* Best 1971 Album: T. Rex – Electric Warrior / John Lennon – Imagine

### NME Awards 1973

* World Top Group: Yes
* World Stage Band: Alice Cooper
* World Male Singer: David Bowie
* World Female Singer: Diana Ross
* Most Promising Name: Golden Earring
* Soul Act: Stevie Wonder
* British Top Group: Yes
* British Male Singer: David Bowie
* British Female Singer: Maggie Bell
* Most Promising Name (British): Leo Sayer

### NME Awards 1974

* British Male Singer: David Bowie
* British Female Singer: Maggie Bell
* British Group: Yes
* British Stage Band: Genesis
* Most Promising New Name (British): Leo Sayer
* Disc Jockey: John Peel
* TV Show: The Old Grey Whistle Test
* British Single: The Who – 5:15
* British Album: Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon
* Best Guitarist: Eric Clapton
* Best Keyboardist: Rick Wakeman
* Best Bass Guitarist: Paul McCartney
* Best Drummer: Carl Palmer
* Best Producer: David Bowie
* Best Instrumentalist: Roy Wood
* Best Songwriters: Elton John/Bernie Taupin
* Best Soul Act: Stevie Wonder
* Best Dressed Album: Yes – Yessongs
* World Singer: David Bowie
* World Female Singer: Diana Ross
* World Group: Yes
* World Stage Band: Alice Cooper
* World Album: Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon
* World Single: Golden Earring – Radar Love
* World's Most Promising New Name: Golden Earring

### NME Awards 1975

* British Male Singer: Paul Rodgers
* British Female Singer: Kiki Dee
* British Group: Roxy Music
* British Stage Band: Genesis
* British Disc Jockey: Noel Edmonds
* British Music TV Show: The Old Grey Whistle Test
* Most Promising New Name: Bad Company
* Music Radio Show: Alan Freeman Show
* World Male Singer: Robert Plant
* World Female Singer: Joni Mitchell
* Drummer: Carl Palmer
* Misc. Instrument: Mike Oldfield
* Producer: Eddie Offord
* Album: Rod Stewart – Smiler
* Single: Bad Company – Can't Get Enough
* Best Dressed LP: Yes – Relayer
* Soul Act: Stevie Wonder
* Klutz Of The Year: Steve Harley

### NME Awards 1976

* Best Group: Led Zeppelin
* Best Female Singer: Linda Ronstadt
* Turkey Of The Year: Sex Pistols
* Best Male Singer: Robert Plant
* Most Promising Emergent Act: Eddie and the Hot Rods
* Best Keyboardist: Rick Wakeman
* Best Drummer: John Bonham
* Best Songwriter/Composer: Bob Dylan
* Best Television Show: The Old Grey Whistle Test
* Best Disc Jockey: John Peel
* Most Missed Dead Act: Jimi Hendrix
* Best Guitarist: Jimmy Page
* Best Single: Thin Lizzy – The Boys Are Back in Town
* Best Album: Led Zeppelin – The Song Remains the Same
* Most Wonderful Human Being: Johnny Rotten
* Best Miscellaneous Instrumentalist: Mike Oldfield
* Best Radio Show: Alan Freeman's Saturday Show
* Best Dressed Sleeve: Led Zeppelin – The Song Remains the Same
* Best Bassist: Paul McCartney

### NME Awards 1977

* Best Group: Sex Pistols
* Best New Group/Act: Tom Robinson
* Male Singer: David Bowie
* Female Singer: Julie Covington
* Best Album: Sex Pistols – Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols
* Best Single: Sex Pistols – God Save The Queen
* Keyboards: Rick Wakeman
* Drummer: Paul Cook
* Misc. Instrument: Mike Oldfield
* Disc Jockey: John Peel
* Radio Show: John Peel Show
* TV Show: The Old Grey Whistle Test
* Event Of The Year: la morte di Elvis Presley
* Most Wonderful Human Being: Johnny Rotten
* Prat Of The Year: Freddie Mercury

### NME Awards 1978

* Best Male Singer: David Bowie
* Best Female Singer: Debbie Harry
* Best Album: The Jam – All Mod Cons
* Best Single: The Clash – (White Man) in Hammersmith Palais
* Best Songwriter: Elvis Costello
* Best Dressed Sleeve: The Rolling Stones – Some Girls
* Best Group: The Clash
* Best New Group: Public Image Ltd
* Best Guitarist: Mick Jones
* Best Bassist: Jean-Jacques Burnel
* Best Keyboardist: Dave Greenfield
* Best Drummer: Keith Moon
* Best DJ: John Peel
* Best Radio Show: John Peel Show
* Best TV Show: Revolver
* Most Wonderful Human Being: Sid Vicious
* Pin-Up Of The Year: Debbie Harry
* Film: Incontri ravvicinati del terzo tipo
* Creep Of The Year: John Travolta

### NME Awards 1979

* Male Singer: Sting
* Songwriter: Paul Weller
* Best Group: The Jam
* Guitarist: Paul Weller
* Bassist: Bruce Foxton
* Keyboards: Dave Greenfield
* Drums: Rick Buckler
* Female Singer: Kate Bush
* Best New Act: The Specials
* Most Wonderful Human Being: John Peel
* Image Of The Year: Gary Numan
* Creep Of The Year: Gary Numan
* Single: The Specials – Gangsters
* Album: The Jam – Setting Sons
* TV Programme: Fawlty Towers
* Best Dressed Sleeve: Public Image Ltd. – Metal Box
* Disc Jockey: John Peel
* Radio Show: John Peel Show
* Face Of The Decade: Johnny Rotten
* Farce Of The Decade: Mod revival
* Film Of The Year: Quadrophenia

### NME Awards 1980

* Best Group: The Jam
* Best New Act: UB40
* Best Male Singer: Paul Weller
* Best Guitarist: Paul Weller
* Best Drummer: Rick Buckler
* Best Songwriter: Paul Weller
* Best Bassist: Bruce Foxton
* Best Keyboardist: Dave Greenfield
* Best Other Instrumentalist: Saxa
* Best Single: The Jam – Going Underground
* Best Album: The Jam – Sound Affects
* Best Dressed Sleeve: The Jam – Sound Affects
* Best Disc Jockey: John Peel
* Best Dressed Person: Adam Ant
* Haircut Of The Year: Eugene Reynolds
* Most Wonderful Human Being: Paul Weller
* Creep Of The Year: Margaret Thatcher
* Event Of The Year: la morte di John Lennon
* TV Programme: Not the Nine O'Clock News
* Movie Of The Year: The Elephant Man

### NME Awards 1981

* Best Group: The Jam
* Best New Act: Altered Images
* Most Missed Person: John Lennon
* Best Songwriter: Paul Weller
* Best Female Singer: Siouxsie Sioux
* Best Male Singer: David Bowie
* Best Single: The Specials – Ghost Town
* Best LP: Echo & The Bunnymen – Heaven Up Here
* Best Dressed Sleeve: Echo & The Bunnymen – Heaven Up Here
* Best Guitarist: Paul Weller
* Best Bassist: Bruce Foxton
* Best Drummer: Rick Buckler
* Best Keyboardist: Dave Greenfield
* Best TV Programme: Coronation Street
* Best Radio Show: John Peel
* Best Film: Gregory's Girl
* Most Wonderful Human Being: Paul Weller
* Best Dressed Person: Michael Foot
* Creep Of The Year: Adam Andy

### NME Awards 1982

* Best Group: The Jam
* Best Male Singer: Paul Weller
* Best Female Singer: Siouxsie Sioux
* Creep Of The Year: Margaret Thatcher
* Most Wonderful Human Being: Paul Weller
* Best Songwriter: Paul Weller
* Best Single: The Jam – Town Called Malice
* Best Longplayer: The Jam – The Gift
* Best Live Act: The Jam
* Best Dancefloor Favourite: Wham! – Young Guns (Go for It!)
* Best Dressed Sleeve: Siouxsie and the Banshees – A Kiss in the Dreamhouse
* Event Of The Year: lo scioglimento dei The Jam
* Best Dressed Male: Paul Weller
* Best Dressed Female: Siouxsie Sioux
* Best Haircut: Paul Weller
* Best Electronics: Vince Clarke
* Best Guitarist: Paul Weller
* Best Bassist: Bruce Foxton
* Best Drummer: Rick Buckler
* Best Miscellaneous Instrument: The Emerald Express
* Best Radio Show: John Peel
* Best Music Video: Madness – House of Fun
* Best TV Show: The Young Ones
* Best Film: E.T. l'extra-terrestre

### NME Awards 1983

* Best Group: New Order
* Best New Act: The Smiths
* Best Dressed Female: Siouxsie Sioux
* Female Singer: Siouxsie Sioux
* Songwriter: Elvis Costello
* Male Singer: David Bowie
* Best Dressed Male: David Bowie
* Best Long Player: Elvis Costello – Punch the Clock
* Best Single: New Order – Blue Monday
* Best Film: Furyo
* Best Promo Video: Michael Jackson – Thriller
* Most Wonderful Human Being: Paul Weller
* Creep Of The Year: Margaret Thatcher
* TV Show: The Tube
* Best Dressed Sleeve: New Order – Power, Corruption and Lies
* Best Radio Programme: John Peel
* Best Guitarist: The Edge
* Best Drummer: Budgie
* Best Miscellaneous Musician: The TKO Horns
* Best Bassist: Peter Hook
* Best Keyboardist: Steve Nieve

### NME Awards 1984

* Best Group: The Smiths
* Best New Act: Bronski Beat
* Best Reggae Act: Smiley Culture
* Best Soul Act: Womack & Womack
* Best TV Show: The Tube
* Best Radio Show: John Peel
* Best Single: Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Relax
* Best LP: Cocteau Twins – Treasure
* Best Dressed Sleeve: Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Welcome to the Pleasuredome
* Promo Video: Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Two Tribes
* Best Film: Orwell 1984
* Best Male Singer: Bono
* Best Songwriter: Morrissey & Marr
* Best Female Singer: Elizabeth Fraser
* Best Instrumentalist: Johnny Marr
* Best Dressed Person: Paul Weller
* Creep Of The Year: Margaret Thatcher
* Most Wonderful Human Being: Arthur Scargill

### NME Awards 1985

* Best Group: The Smiths
* Best New Act: The Jesus and Mary Chain
* Best Male Singer: Morrissey
* Best Female Singer: Elizabeth Fraser
* Best Songwriter: Morrissey/Marr
* Best Single: The Jesus and Mary Chain – Never Understand
* LP Of The Year: The Smiths – Meat Is Murder
* Best Soul/Funk Band: Cameo
* Best Reggae Act: UB40
* Best Live Act: The Pogues
* Most Wonderful Human Being: Bob Geldof
* Creep Of The Year: Margaret Thatcher
* Best Dressed: Morrissey
* Worst Dressed: Bob Geldof
* Best Haircut: Morrissey
* Worst Haircut: Feargal Sharkey
* Biggest Mouth: Bob Geldof
* Best Film: Lettera a Breznev
* Best TV Programme: Whistle Test
* Best Radio Show: John Peel
* Best Video: Talking Heads – Road to Nowhere
* Best Dressed Sleeve: The Pogues – Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash
* Best Hype: The Jesus and Mary Chain

### NME Awards 1986

* Best Single: The Smiths – Panic
* Best LP: The Smiths – The Queen Is Dead
* Best Male Singer: Morrissey
* Best Female Singer: Elizabeth Fraser
* Best Group: The Smiths
* Most Wonderful Human Being: Morrissey
* Best Club/Venue: Town & Country Club
* Best Dance Record: Cameo – Word Up!
* Threat Of The Year: AIDS
* Sex Symbol: Joanne Whalley
* Event Of The Year: il campionato mondiale di calcio 1986
* Best Film: Mona Lisa
* Best TV Show: The Singing Detective
* Creep Of The Year: Margaret Thatcher
* Best New Music: The Housemartins
* Best Radio Show: John Peel

### NME Awards 1987

* Best Group: The Smiths
* Best Single: Prince – Sign o' the Times
* Best LP: The Smiths – Strangeways, Here We Come
* Male Singer: Morrissey
* Best Female Singer: Suzanne Vega
* Best New Act: The Proclaimers
* Best Dance Record: MARRS – Pump Up the Volume
* Most Wonderful Human Being: Morrissey
* Creep Of The Year: Margaret Thatcher
* Bad News Of The Year: un'altra vittoria dei conservatori alle elezioni generali nel Regno Unito del 1987
* Safe Sex: Morrissey
* Radio: John Peel
* Best TV Programme: Brookside
* Best Film: Angel Heart - Ascensore per l'inferno
* Event Of The Year: il trattato INF

### NME Awards 1988

* Best Band: The Wedding Present
* Solo Artist: Morrissey
* Best New Band/Act: The House of Love
* Best Single: The House of Love – Destroy the Heart
* Best LP: R.E.M. – Green
* Best TV Show: Brookside
* Ugly Bastard Of The Year: Bros
* Object Of Desire Of The Year: Wendy James
* Film Of The Year: Un pesce di nome Wanda
* Favourite NME Cover Of 1988: Morrissey
* Best Night Out: The Wedding Present
* Radio Show Of The Year: John Peel
* Stimulant Of The Year: LSD
* Event Of The Year: il compleanno di Nelson Mandela
* Bad News Of The Year: i risultati delle presidenziali americane 1988
* Most Wonderful Human Being: Morrissey
* Creep Of the Year: Margaret Thatcher

### NME Awards 1989

* Band Of The Year: The Stone Roses
* LP Of The Year: The Stone Roses – The Stone Roses
* Single Of The Year: The Stone Roses – Fools Gold
* Best New Band/Artist: The Stone Roses
* Best Solo Artist: Morrissey
* Best Dance Record: Happy Mondays – Wrote for Luck
* Hype Of The Year: Batman
* Object Of Desire: Wendy James
* Radio Show: John Peel
* TV Show: The Black Adder
* Film Of The Year: L'attimo fuggente
* Fashion Of The Year: i pantaloni a zampa di elefante
* Club/Venue Of The Year: The Haçienda
* Event Of The Year (Music): Festival di Reading
* Event Of The Year (Real Life): le rivoluzioni del 1989
* Bastard Of The Year: Margaret Thatcher

### NME Awards 1990

* Best Single: The Charlatans – The Only One I Know
* Best LP: Happy Mondays – Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches
* Best New Band/Artist: The Charlatans
* Best Band: Happy Mondays
* Event Of The Year: le dimissioni di Margaret Thatcher
* Solo Artist: Morrissey
* Radio Show: John Peel
* TV Show: Vic Reeves Big Night Out
* Film Of The Year: Cuore selvaggio
* Club Or Venue: Town & Country Club
* Hype Of The Year: Tartarughe Ninja
* Fashion Item Of The Year: gli anfibi Dr. Martens
* Bastard Of The Year: Saddam Hussein
* Object Of Desire: Betty Boo
* Word/Phrase: "You wouldn't let it lie!"

### NME Awards 1991

* Best Band: R.E.M.
* Best LP: Primal Scream – Screamadelica
* Best Single: Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit
* Best New Band: Kingmaker
* Best Venue: Town & Country Club
* Best Solo Artist: Morrissey
* Bastard Of The Year: Saddam Hussein
* Film Of The Year: Il silenzio degli innocenti
* Radio Show Of The Year: John Peel
* Fashion Item: gli anfibi Dr. Martens
* Event Of The Year: il rilascio degli ostaggi in Libano
* Object Of Desire: Toni Halliday
* TV Show: Vic Reeves Big Night Out
* Worst Record: Bryan Adams – (Everything I Do) I Do It for You
* Word/Phrase: "You fat bastard!"

### NME Awards 1992

* Best Band: R.E.M.
* Best Album: R.E.M. – Automatic for the People
* Solo Artist: Morrissey
* Venue: Town & Country Club
* Single: Suede – The Drowners
* Worst Record: The Shamen – Ebeneezer Goode
* New Band: Suede
* Event: la vittoria di Bill Clinton delle presidenziali degli Stati Uniti
* Fashion Item: Dr. Martens
* Bastard Of The Year: John Major
* Hype Of The Year: il libro Sex di Madonna
* TV Show Of The Year: Have I Got News for You
* Word/ Phrase Of The Year: "Not!"
* Film Of The Year: Fusi di testa
* Radio Show Of The Year: John Peel
* Object Of Desire: Toni Halliday

### NME Awards 1993

Nel 1993 la cerimonia non si è tenuta e sono stati resi noti solo due riconoscimenti.
* Album Of The Year: Björk – Debut
* Track Of The Year: The Breeders – Cannonball

### NME Awards 1994

La cerimonia, presentata da Vic Reeves e Bob Mortimer, si è svolta il 25 gennaio 1994 al New Empire di Londra.
* Best New Band: Elastica
* Best Single: Radiohead – Creep
* Best Band: Suede
* Best Album: The Boo Radleys – Giant Steps
* Best Dance Act: Orbital
* Godlike Genius Award: John Peel
* Best Dance Act: Orbital
* Live Event: Megadog
* Rap Act: Cypress Hill
* Best Film: Le iene
* Worst Record: Meat Loaf – I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)
* Best Venue: The Forum
* Event of 1993: Unity March
* Best Radio Show: John Peel
* Hype: Jurassic Park
* Best Solo Artist: Björk
* Best New Act: Credit to the Nation
* Bastard: John Major
* Object Of Desire: Björk

### NME Awards 1995

La cerimonia, presentata da Tip Top TV, si è svolta il 24 gennaio 1996.
* Best LP (voted by NME readers): Blur – Parklife
* Best Single (voted by NME readers): Oasis – Live Forever
* Best New Band: Oasis
* Best Solo Artist: Paul Weller
* Worst Record: Whigfield – Saturday Night
* Film Of The Year: Pulp Fiction
* Best TV Show: Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge
* Best Comedian: Steve Coogan
* Most Desirable Human Being: Kylie Minogue
* Best Club/Venue: Brixton Academy
* NME Album Of The Year: Oasis – Definitely Maybe
* NME Singles Of The Year: Blur – Girls & Boys
* Philip Hall/ On Award For Best New Act: Gene
* Godlike Genius Award For Services To Music: Alan McGee, Creation Records
* Live Act Of The Year: Blur
* Best Rap Artist: Warren G
* Event Of The Year: Glastonbury Festival
* Bummer Of The Year: il suicidio di Kurt Cobain
* Best Video: Blur – Parklife
* Best Band: Blur
* Best Live Event: gli Orbital al Glastonbury Festival

### NME Awards 1996

La cerimonia, presentata da Vic Reeves e Bob Mortimer, si è svolta il 23 gennaio 1997.
* Best Live Act: Oasis
* Best Band: Oasis
* Best LP: Oasis – (What's the Story) Morning Glory?
* Best Single: Oasis – Wonderwall
* Vibes Award For Best Dance Act: Goldie
* Best Dance Act: The Prodigy
* Best Solo Artist: Paul Weller
* The Special Award For Services Beyond The Call Of Duty: Tony Crean per l'LP per War Child
* Album Of The Year: Tricky – Maxinquaye
* Single Of The Year: Black Grape – Reverend Black Grape
* Worst Record: Robson & Jerome – I Believe
* Godlike Genius Award: Michael Eavis
* Best Musical Event: Glastonbury Festival
* Non-Musical Event: i test nucleari della Francia
* Best Dressed Person: Jarvis Cocker
* Worst Dressed Person: Jarvis Cocker
* Best Video: Pulp – Common People
* Live Act Of The Year: Pulp
* Best TV Programme: Shooting Stars
* Best New Band: Supergrass
* The Philip Hall Radar Award: Rocket from the Crypt
* Best Radio Show: Radio 1's Evening Session
* Best Film: I soliti sospetti
* Best Comedian: Steve Coogan
* Most Desirable Human Being: Liam Gallagher
* Git Of The Year: Damon Albarn
* Best Venue: Brixton Academy

### NME Awards 1997

La cerimonia si è svolta il 28 gennaio 1997 al Camden Centre di Londra.
* Best LP (voted for by readers) : Manic Street Preachers – Everything Must Go
* Best Single (voted for by readers) : Manic Street Preachers – A Design for Life
* Best Live Act: Manic Street Preachers
* Musical Moment Of the Year: Skinner, Baddiel e The Lightning Seeds – Three Lions
* Best LP: Beck – Odelay
* Best Single: Underworld – Born Slippy .NUXX
* Worst Single: Spice Girls – Wannabe
* Best Solo Artist: Beck
* Best Radio Show: Radio 1 Evening Session
* Most Desirable Person: Louise Wener
* Best Video: The Prodigy – Firestarter
* Biggest Disappointment: lo scioglimento degli Stone Roses
* Best Club/ Venue: Brixton Academy
* Best Band (voted by readers): Oasis
* Worst Dressed Person: Liam Gallagher
* Worst Band: Oasis
* Arse Of The Year: Liam Gallagher
* Musical Event Of The Year: gli Oasis a Knebworth
* Radio 1 Evening Session Of The Year: Suede
* Best New Band/Artist: Kula Shaker
* Philip Hall/ On Award for Best New Act: Super Furry Animals
* Best Dance Act: The Prodigy
* Vibes Award For Best Dance Act: Orbital
* Best Film: Trainspotting
* Best TV Show: Shooting Stars

### NME Awards 1998

La cerimonia, presentata da Eddie Vedder, si è svolta il 27 gennaio 1998 alla Brixton Academy di Londra.
* Best Band: The Verve
* Best LP: Radiohead – OK Computer
* God Like Genius : Mark E. Smith
* Best Single: The Verve – Bitter Sweet Symphony
* Best Solo Artist: Beck
* Worst Single: Aqua – Barbie Girl
* Best Film: Full Monty - Squattrinati organizzati
* Musical Event Of 1997 : Glastonbury Festival
* Radio 1 Evening Session Of The Year: Radiohead
* Best TV Show: Shooting Stars
* Best Dance Act: Prodigy
* Best Radio Show: Radcliffe & Lard
* Best New Band: Embrace
* Best Club/Venue: Brixton Academy
* Best Music Video: The Verve – Bittersweet Symphony
* Best Dance Single: The Prodigy – Smack My Bitch Up
* Dickhead Of The Year: Liam Gallagher
* Most Desirable Person: Louise Nurding

### NME Premier Awards 1999

* Best Single: Manic Street Preachers – If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next
* Best Band: Manic Street Preachers
* Best Music Video: Manic Street Preachers – If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next
* Best Album: Manic Street Preachers – This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours
* Best New Band: Gomez
* Best Radio Show: Mark Radcliffe
* Best Dance Act: Fatboy Slim
* Best Dance Record: Fatboy Slim – The Rockafeller Skank
* Godlike Genius: Massive Attack
* Best TV Show: South Park
* Best Film: Lock & Stock - Pazzi scatenati
* Musical Event Of The Year: Glastonbury Festival
* Best Solo Artist: Robbie Williams
* Most Desirable Person: Natalie Imbruglia
* Worst Record: Billie Piper – Because We Want To
* Dickhead Of The Year: Liam Gallagher
* Best Venue: Brixton Academy
* The Pop Personality's Brain That Should Be Kept Alive For Posterity: Nicky Wire
* The Pop Personality Who Would Make The Best Drugs Czar: Shaun Ryder
* The Pop Personality You Would To See On A Blind Date: Marilyn Manson & Billie Piper
* The Pop Personality That You'd Most Like As Your Doctor: Natalie Imbruglia
* The Pop Personality You Would Most Like To Shopping With: Brian Molko
* The Pop Personality You Would Most Like To Cook You A Meal: Tiny Woods
* The Pop Personality You Would Most Like To Be Marooned On A Desert Island With: Louise
* The Pop Personality You Would Most Like As Prime Minister: Nicky Wire
* The Pop Personality That You'd Most Like As Your Driving Instructor: Jay Kay
* The Pop Personality You Would Most Like To See In A Ring With Mike Tyson: Billie Piper

### NME Premier Awards 2000

La cerimonia, presentata da Steve Lamacq e Mary Anne Hobbs, si è svolta il 1º febbraio 2000 al Mermaid Theatre di Londra.
* Philip Hall On Award: Terris
* Live Act Of The Year: Mogwai
* Best Live Act: Super Furry Animals
* On The Decks Awards For Dance Act Of The Year: Death in Vegas
* Carling Premier Best New Artist: Muse
* Breezeblack Mix Of 1999: Junior Carter
* Best Solo Artist: Beck
* Best Album Ever: The Stone Roses – The Stone Roses
* Best Single Ever: Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit
* Total Genius Of The Year: Ali G
* Greatest Musical Event Ever: Festival di Woodstock
* Best Radio Show: Radio 1 Evening Session
* Carling Premier Best LP: The Flaming Lips – The Soft Bulletin
* NME Album Of The Year: The Flaming Lips – The Soft Bulletin
* NME Single Of The Year: Aphex Twin – Windowlicker
* Best TV Show: The Royle Family
* Musical Event Of The Year: Glastonbury Festival
* Best Venue: Brixton Academy
* Dickhead Of The Year: Robbie Williams
* Best Website: NME.com
* Worst Record Of The Year: Vengaboys – We're Going to Ibiza
* Best Film: The Blair Witch Project
* Best DJ: Fatboy Slim
* NME.com Award For Best NME Premier Show Performance: Ooberman
* Best Dance Act: The Chemical Brothers
* Best Music Video: Blur – Coffee & TV
* Best Band: Blur
* Best Single: Blur – Tender
* Best Band Ever: The Beatles
* Godlike Genius Award For Services To Music: Shaun Ryder
* Radio 1 Evening Session Session Of The Year: Supergrass
* Artist Of The Year: Travis

### NME Awards 2001

La cerimonia, presentata da Peter Kay, si è svolta il 6 febbraio 2001 allo Shoreditch di Londra.
* Best Band: Radiohead
* Best Dance Act: Fatboy Slim
* Best Radio Show: Steve Lamacq
* Best Metal Act: Marilyn Manson
* Best Club DJ: Carl Cox
* Radio 1 Evening Session Of The Year: Coldplay
* Best New Artist: Coldplay
* Best Single: Coldplay – Yellow
* NME Carling Awards Tour Award: Amen, JJ72, Alfie
* Best Rock Act: U2
* Hero Of The Year: Liam Gallagher
* Godlike Genius: U2
* Best Hip Hop/ Rap Act: Eminem
* Villain Of The Year: Robbie Williams
* Philip Hall On Award: Starsailor
* Best Pop Act: All Saints
* Best Club: Cream
* Best LP: Primal Scream – XTRMNTR
* Best R&B/Soul Act: Kelis
* Best Solo Artist: Badly Drawn Boy
* Best Film: Il gladiatore
* Musical Event Of The Year: The Carling Weekend
* Best TV Programme: The League of Gentlemen

### NME Carling Awards 2002

La cerimonia, presentata da Zane Lowe, Matt Lucas e David Walliams, si è svolta il 25 febbraio 2002.
* Best New Act: The Strokes
* Band Of The Year: The Strokes
* Album Of The Year: The Strokes – Is This It
* Best Pop Act: Kylie Minogue
* Best Solo Artist: Ian Brown
* Best Video: Radiohead – Pyramid Song
* Best Live Act: U2
* Outstanding Contribution to NME: The Charlatans
* Best Radio 1 Session: The Charlatans
* Best Heavy Metal Group: Lostprophets
* Honorary NME Carling Tour Award: Lostprophets
* Honorary NME Carling Tour Award: Andrew W.K.
* Honorary NME Carling Tour Award: The Coral
* Philip Hall On Award: The Coral
* Best Radio Show: The Evening Session
* Best Hip-Hop/ Rap Act: Missy Elliott
* Best R&B/ Soul Act: Aaliyah
* Best Dance Act: Basement Jaxx
* Best TV Show : The Office
* Best Film: Moulin Rouge!
* Godlike Genius Award: Nick Kent and Pennie Smith
* Best Single: Ash – Burn Baby Burn

### NME Carling Awards 2003

La cerimonia, presentata da Bill Bailey, si è svolta il 13 febbraio 2003.
* NME Album Of The Year: Coldplay – A Rush of Blood to the Head
* Album Of The Year: Coldplay – A Rush of Blood to the Head
* NME Artist Of The Year: Oasis
* Best UK Band: Oasis
* Best New Band: The Libertines
* Best Single: The Vines – Get Free
* NME Best Single: Doves – There Goes the Fear
* Best International Band: The Hives
* The Fuck Me! Award For Innovation: The Polyphonic Spree
* Philip Hall Hot New Band Award: Yeah Yeah Yeahs
* Best Video: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Whatever Happened To My Rock And Roll (Punk Song)
* Best Solo Artist: Ryan Adams
* Hero Of The Year: Ozzy Osbourne
* Best TV Show: The Osbournes
* Best Live Venue: London Astoria
* Best Haircut: Liam Gallagher
* Best Dressed: The Hives
* Best Website: NME.com
* Event Of The Year: Festival di Reading e Leeds
* Villain Of The Year: Robbie Williams
* Worst Album: Robbie Williams – Escapology
* Worst Single: Robbie Williams – Feel
* Worst Band: Nickelback
* Worst Haircut: Jack Osbourne
* Worst Dressed: Christina Aguilera

### NME Awards 2004

La cerimonia, presentata da Vernon Kay, si è svolta il 12 febbraio 2004 all'Hammersmith Palais di Londra.
* Best Video: Radiohead – There There
* Best Album: Radiohead – Hail to the Thief
* Best New Band: Kings of Leon
* Best International Band: Kings of Leon
* Living Legend: Arthur Lee
* Best Single: The White Stripes – Seven Nation Army
* Best Solo Artist: Ryan Adams
* Worst Single: Fast Food Rockers – Fast Food Song
* Most Missed: Johnny Cash
* Best Website: NME.com
* Hero Of The Year: Pete Doherty
* Villain Of The Year: George H. W. Bush
* Fight Of The Year : Jack White vs Jason Von Bondie
* Waster Of The Year: Pete Doherty
* Sexiest Man: Har Mar Superstar
* Sexiest Woman: Brody Dalle
* Best Haircut: Caleb Followill
* Best Live Venue: Brixton Academy
* Best Album Artwork: Radiohead – Hail to the Thief
* Best TV Show: The Office
* Best Film: Il Signore degli Anelli - Il ritorno del re
* The Fuck Me! Award For Innovation: Dizzee Rascal

### Shockwaves NME Awards 2005

La cerimonia, presentata da Simon Pegg e Nick Frost, si è svolta il 17 febbraio 2005 all'Hammersmith Palais di Londra.
* Best Radio Show: Zane Lowe
* Best Solo Artist: Graham Coxon
* Best Live Band: Muse
* Best Track: Franz Ferdinand – Take Me Out
* Best Music DVD: Oasis – Definitely Maybe
* Philip Hall Radar Award: Kaiser Chiefs
* Best TV Show: Little Britain
* Best International Band: The Killers
* Best New Band: Razorlight
* Best Video: Green Day – American Idiot
* Special Award For Lifelong Service To Music: John Peel
* John Peel Award For Musical Innovation: The Others
* Best Film: L'alba dei morti dementi
* Best Album: Franz Ferdinand – Franz Ferdinand
* Best Live Event: Glastonbury Festival
* Best British Band: The Libertines
* Godlike Genius Award: New Order e Joy Division
* Best Dressed: Brandon Flowers
* Worst Dressed: Jonathan Ross
* Best Live Venue: Brixton Academy
* Best Website: NME.com
* Hero Of The Year: John Peel
* Sexiest Man: Brandon Flowers
* Sexiest Woman: Barbara Knox
* Worst Album: Insane Clown Posse – Carnival of Carnage
* Worst Band: Insane Clown Posse

### Shockwaves NME Awards 2006

La cerimonia, presentata da Russell Brand, si è svolta il 23 febbraio 2006 alla Brixton Academy di Londra.
* Best New Band: Arctic Monkeys
* Best Video: Oasis – The Importance of Being Idle
* Best International Band: The Strokes
* Best TV Show: Gonzo
* Best Solo Artist: Kanye West
* Philip Hall Radar Award: The Long Blondes
* Best Radio Show: Zane Lowe
* Best Event: Festival di Reading e Leeds
* Best Live Band: Franz Ferdinand
* Best Music DVD: Live 8
* Best Film: Harry Potter e il calice di fuoco
* John Peel Music Innovation Award: Gorillaz
* Best Track: Arctic Monkeys – I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor
* Best Album: Kaiser Chiefs – Employment
* Best British Band: Arctic Monkeys
* Godlike Genius Award: Ian Brown
* Best Website: NME.com
* Best Venue: Brixton Academy
* Hero of the Year: Bob Geldof
* Villain of the Year: George W. Bush
* Best Dressed: Ricky Wilson
* Worst Dressed: Justin Hawkins
* Worst Album: James Blunt – Back to Bedlam
* Worst Band: Son of Dork
* Sexiest Man: Pete Doherty
* Sexiest Woman: Madonna

### Shockwaves NME Awards 2007

La cerimonia, presentata da Lauren Laverne, si è svolta il 1º marzo 2007 all'Hammersmith Palais di Londra.
* Godlike Genius Award - Primal Scream
* Best British Band - Muse
* Best International Band - My Chemical Romance
* Best Solo Artist - Jamie T
* Best Live Band - Kasabian
* Best New Band - Klaxons
* Best Album - Arctic Monkeys – Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
* Best Track - The View – Wasted Little DJs
* Best Video - The Killers – Bones
* Best Music DVD - Arctic Monkeys – Scummy Man
* Best Live Event - Festival di Reading e Leeds
* Best TV Show - The Mighty Boosh
* Best Radio Show - Zane Lowe (BBC Radio 1)
* Best Film - Pirati dei Caraibi - La maledizione del forziere fantasma
* Sexiest Woman - Kate Moss
* Sexiest Man - Matthew Bellamy
* Worst Album - Robbie Williams – Rudebox
* Worst Band - Panic! at the Disco
* Best Dressed - Faris Rotter
* Worst Dressed - Jonathan Ross
* Hero of the year - Gerard Way
* Villain of the Year - George W. Bush
* Best Live Venue - Brixton Academy
* Best Website (excluding NME.com) - YouTube
* John Peel Award For Musical Innovation - Enter Shikari
* Philip Hall Radar Award - The Twang

### Shockwaves NME Awards 2008

La cerimonia, presentata da Mathew Horne e James Corden, si è svolta il 28 febbraio 2008 al The O2 di Londra.
* Godlike Genius Award: Manic Street Preachers
* Best British Band: Arctic Monkeys
* Best International Band: The Killers
* Best Solo Artist: Kate Nash
* Best Live Band: Muse
* Best New Band: The Enemy
* Best Album: Klaxons – Myths of the Near Future
* Best Track: Arctic Monkeys – Fluorescent Adolescent
* Best Dancefloor Filler: The Wombats – Let's Dance to Joy Division
* Best Video: Arctic Monkeys – Teddy Picker
* Best Music DVD: Nirvana – MTV Unplugged in New York
* Best Live Event: Festival di Reading e Leeds
* Best TV Show: The Mighty Boosh
* Best Radio Show: Zane Lowe (BBC Radio 1)
* Best Film: Control
* Sexiest Woman: Kylie Minogue
* Sexiest Man: Noel Fielding
* Worst Album: Britney Spears – Blackout
* Worst Band: The Hoosiers
* Best Dressed: Noel Fielding
* Worst Dressed: Amy Winehouse
* Hero of the Year: Pete Doherty
* Villain of the Year: George W. Bush
* Best Live Venue: Wembley Stadium
* Best Website (excluding NME.com): Facebook
* John Peel Award For Musical Innovation: Radiohead
* Philip Hall Radar Award: Glasvegas

### NME Awards USA 2008

La cerimonia, presentata da Jim Jeffries e Har Mar Superstar, si è svolta il 23 aprile 2008 all'El Rey Theatre di Los Angeles.
* Best Video: Justice – D.A.N.C.E.
* Best Live Band: My Chemical Romance
* Best International Live Band: Arcade Fire
* Best New Live Band: Vampire Weekend
* Best New International Live Band: Klaxons
* Best Solo Artist: Albert Hammond Jr.
* Best New Solo Artist: Mark Ronson
* Best International Solo Artist: Kate Nash
* Best Breakthrough Artist: Santogold
* Best International Album: Arctic Monkeys – Favourite Worst Nightmare
* Best Album of the Year: Foo Fighters – Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace
* Best Track of the Year: The Killers – Tranquilize
* Best International Track: Klaxons – Golden Skans
* Best Breakthrough Track: MGMT – Time to Pretend
* Best Band of the Year: The Killers
* Godlike Genius Award: Jane's Addiction
* Inspiration Award: Mick Jones

### Shockwaves NME Awards 2009

La cerimonia, presentata da Mark Watson, si è svolta il 25 febbraio 2009 alla O2 Academy Brixton di Londra.
* Godlike Genius Award: The Cure
* Outstanding Contribution To Music: Elbow
* Best British Band: Oasis
* Best International Band: The Killers
* Best Solo Artist: Pete Doherty
* Best Live Band: Muse
* Best New Band: MGMT
* Best Album: Kings of Leon – Only by the Night
* Best Track: MGMT – Time to Pretend
* Best Dancefloor Filler: Dizzee Rascal & Calvin Harris – Dance wiv Me
* Best Video: The Last Shadow Puppets – My Mistakes Were Made for You
* Best DVD: Arctic Monkeys – At the Apollo
* Best Live Event: Glastonbury Festival
* Best TV Show: The Mighty Boosh
* Worst TV Show: Big Brother UK
* Best Website: YouTube
* Best Venue: London Astoria
* Worst Album: Jonas Brothers – A Little Bit Longer
* Worst Band: Jonas Brothers
* Villain of the Year: George W. Bush
* Best Dressed: Alexa Chung
* Worst Dressed: Amy Winehouse
* Sexiest Man: Matthew Bellamy
* Sexiest Woman: Hayley Williams
* Best Album Artwork: Muse – HAARP
* Best Blog: Noel Gallagher
* Philip Hall Radar Award: The Big Pink

### Shockwaves NME Awards 2010

La cerimonia, presentata da Jarvis Cocker, si è svolta il 24 febbraio 2010 alla O2 Academy Brixton di Londra.
* Godlike Genius Award: Paul Weller
* Outstanding Contribution To Music: The Specials
* Best British Band: Muse
* Best International Band: Paramore
* Best Solo Artist: Jamie T
* Best New Band: Bombay Bicycle Club
* Best Live Band: Arctic Monkeys
* Best Album: Kasabian – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
* Best Track: The Big Pink – Dominos
* Best Video: Biffy Clyro – The Captain
* Best Live Event: i Blur a Hyde Park
* Best Festival: Glastonbury Festival
* Best TV Show: The Inbetweeners
* Best Film: Bastardi senza gloria
* Best Dancefloor Filler: La Roux – In for the Kill (Skream Remix)
* Best DVD: The Mighty Boosh Live: Future Sailors Tour
* Hero of the Year: Rage Against the Machine
* Villain of the Year: Kanye West
* Best Dressed: Lady Gaga
* Worst Dressed: Lady Gaga
* Worst Album: Jonas Brothers – Lines, Vines and Trying Times
* Worst Band: Jonas Brothers
* Hottest Man: Matthew Bellamy
* Hottest Woman: Karen O
* Best Website: Muse.mu
* Best Album Artwork: Kasabian – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
* Best Band Blog: Radiohead (Radiohead.com/deadairspace)
* Giving It Back Fan Award: Lily Allen per la "caccia al tesoro" dei biglietti su Twitter
* Phillip Hall Radar Award: The Drums

### Shockwaves NME Awards 2011

La cerimonia, presentata da Angelos Epithemiou, si è svolta il 23 febbraio 2011 alla O2 Academy Brixton di Londra.
* Godlike Genius Award: Dave Grohl
* John Peel Award for Innovation: Crystal Castles
* Philip Hall Radar Award: The Naked and Famous
* Outstanding Contribution To Music: PJ Harvey
* Best British Band: Muse
* Best International Band: My Chemical Romance
* Best Solo Artist: Laura Marling
* Best New Band: Hurts
* Best Live Band: Biffy Clyro
* Best Album: Arcade Fire – The Suburbs
* Best Track: Foals – Spanish Sahara
* Best Video: My Chemical Romance – Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)
* Best Festival: Glastonbury Festival
* Best TV Show: Skins
* Best Film: Inception
* Best Dancefloor Filler: Professor Green – Jungle
* Hero of the Year: Lady Gaga
* Villain of the Year: David Cameron
* Most Stylish: Brandon Flowers
* Least Stylish: Justin Bieber
* Worst Album: Justin Bieber – My World
* Worst Band: Jonas Brothers
* Hottest Man: Matthew Bellamy
* Hottest Woman: Alison Mosshart
* Best Album Artwork: Klaxons – Surfing the Void
* Best Band Blog or Twitter: Hayley Williams
* Best Book: John Lydon – Mr Rotten's Scrapbook
* Best Small Festival (50.000 capacity or lower): RockNess

### NME Awards 2012

La cerimonia, presentata da Jack Whitehall, si è svolta il 29 febbraio 2012 alla O2 Academy Brixton di Londra.
* Godlike Genius Award: Noel Gallagher
* Outstanding Contribution to Music: Pulp
* Best British Band: Kasabian
* Best International Band: Foo Fighters
* Best Solo Artist: Florence and the Machine
* Best New Band: The Vaccines
* Best Live Band: Arctic Monkeys
* Best Album: The Horrors – Skying
* Best Track: Florence and the Machine – Shake It Out
* Best Video: Hurts – Sunday
* Best Festival: Glastonbury Festival
* Best TV Show: Fresh Meat
* Best Film: Submarine
* Best Music Film: Foo Fighters: Back and Forth
* Dancefloor Anthem: Katy B – Broken Record
* Hero of the Year: Matthew Bellamy
* Villain of the Year: Justin Bieber
* Worst Album: Justin Bieber – Under the Mistletoe
* Worst Band: One Direction
* Hottest Man: Jared Leto
* Hottest Woman: Hayley Williams
* Best Album Artwork: Friendly Fires – Pala
* Best Band Blog or Twitter: Lady Gaga
* Most Dedicated Fans: Muse
* Best Book: Noel Fielding – The Scribblings of a Madcap Shambleton
* Best Small Festival: RockNess
* Best Reissue: The Smiths – The Smiths Complete
* Greatest Music Moment of the Year: la reunion degli Stone Roses

### NME Awards 2013

La cerimonia, presentata da Russell Kane, si è svolta il 27 febbraio 2013 al Troxy di Londra.
* Godlike Genius Award: Johnny Marr
* Philip Hall Radar Award: The Child of Lov
* Teenage Cancer Trust Outstanding Contribution to Music: The Cribs
* Best British Band: Biffy Clyro
* Best International Band: The Killers
* Best Solo Artist: Florence and the Machine
* Best New Band: Palma Violets
* Best Live Band: The Rolling Stones
* Best Album: The Maccabees – Given to the Wild
* Best Track: Foals – Inhaler
* Best Video: Arctic Monkeys – R U Mine?
* Best Festival: Festival di Reading e Leeds
* Best TV Show: Fresh Meat
* Best Film: Lo Hobbit - Un viaggio inaspettato
* Best Music Film: Crossfire Hurricane
* Dancefloor Anthem: Calvin Harris feat. Florence Welch – Sweet Nothing
* Hero of the Year: Barack Obama
* Villain of the Year: Harry Styles
* Worst Band: One Direction
* Hottest Man: Matthew Bellamy
* Hottest Woman: Amy Lee
* Best Band Blog or Twitter: Alana Haim
* Best Fan Community: Muse
* Best Book: Mike Skinner – The Story of the Streets
* Best Small Festival: Festival No 6
* Best Reissue: Blur – Blur 21
* Greatest Music Moment of the Year: la Cerimonia di apertura dei Giochi della XXX Olimpiade

### NME Awards 2014

La cerimonia, presentata da Jarvis Cocker, si è svolta il 26 febbraio 2014 alla O2 Academy Brixton di Londra.
* Godlike Genius Award: Blondie
* Songwriters’ Songwriter: Paul McCartney
* Award For Innovation: Damon Albarn
* Teenage Cancer Trust Outstanding Contribution to Music Award: Belle and Sebastian
* Best British Band: Arctic Monkeys
* Best International Band: Haim
* Best Solo Artist: Lily Allen
* Best New Band: Drenge
* Best Live Band: Arctic Monkeys
* Best Album: Arctic Monkeys – AM
* Best Track: Disclosure – White Noise
* Best Music Video: Eagulls – Nerve Endings
* Best Festival: Glastonbury Festival
* Best TV Show: Breaking Bad - Reazioni collaterali
* Best Music Film: The Stone Roses: Made of Stone
* Philip Hall Radar Award: Fat White Family
* Best Reissue: The Clash – Sound System
* Best Band Blog Or Twitter: Alana Haim, Haim
* Best Book: Morrissey – Autobiography
* Best Small Festival: Sŵn
* Best Fan Community: Arctic Monkeys
* Music Moment Of The Year: Noel Gallagher e Damon Albarn insieme per il Teenage Cancer Trust
* Worst Band: The 1975
* Hero Of The Year: Alex Turner
* Villain Of The Year: Harry Styles

### NME Awards 2015

La cerimonia, presentata da Huw Stephens, si è svolta il 18 febbraio 2015 alla O2 Academy Brixton di Londra.
* Godlike Genius Award: Suede
* Best British Band: Kasabian
* Best Album: Kasabian – 48:13
* Best International Band: Foo Fighters
* Best Live Band: Royal Blood
* Best New Band: Royal Blood
* Best Solo Artist: Jake Bugg
* Best Festival: Glastonbury Festival
* Best Track: Jamie T – Zombie
* Best Video: Jamie T – Zombie
* Best Music Film: Pulp: A Film About Life, Death and Supermarkets
* Best Film: Northern Soul
* Best TV Show: Il Trono di Spade
* Best Quote: Kasabian
* Dancefloor Filler: Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX – Fancy
* Worst Band: 5 Seconds of Summer
* Villain of the Year: Nigel Farage
* Hero of the Year: Alex Turner
* Music Moment of the Year: il ritorno di Jamie T
* Best Fan Community: Muse
* Small Festival of the Year: Liverpool Psych Fest
* Book of the Year: Viv Albertine – Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys
* Reissue of the Year: Manic Street Preachers – The Holy Bible
* Best Band Social Media: Liam Gallagher's Twitter

### NME Awards 2016

La cerimonia, presentata da Huw Stephens, si è svolta il 17 febbraio 2016 alla O2 Academy Brixton di Londra.
* Godlike Genius Award: Coldplay
* Best British Band: The Maccabees
* Best International Band: Run the Jewels
* Best New Artist: Rat Boy
* Best British Solo Artist: Charli XCX
* Best International Solo Artist: Taylor Swift
* Best Live Band: Wolf Alice
* Best Album: Foals – What Went Down
* Best Track: Wolf Alice – Giant Peach
* Best TV Show: This Is England '90
* Best Film: Beasts of No Nation
* Best Music Film: Blur – New World Towers
* Best Music Video: Slaves – Cheer Up London
* Best Actor: Idris Elba
* Best Actress: Vicky McClure
* Best Reissue: David Bowie – Five Years (1969–1973)
* Best Book: Patti Smith – M Train
* Best Festival: Glastonbury Festival
* Best Small Festival: End of the Road Festival
* Best Fan Community: The Libertines
* Music Moment of the Year: la scaletta segreta dei Libertines a Glastonbury
* Worst Band: 5 Seconds of Summer
* Villain of the Year: Donald Trump
* Hero of the Year: Dave Grohl
* Vlogger of the Year: KSI
* Inspiration Award: Yōko Ono

### NME Awards 2017

La cerimonia, presentata da Huw Stephens, si è svolta il 15 febbraio 2017 alla O2 Academy Brixton di Londra.
* Godlike Genius Award: Pet Shop Boys
* Best British Band: Biffy Clyro
* Best International Band: Metallica
* Best New Artist: Dua Lipa
* Best British Female Artist: M.I.A.
* Best British Male Artist: Skepta
* Best International Female Artist: Christine and the Queens
* Best International Male Artist: Frank Ocean
* Best Festival Headliner: Adele
* Best Live Band: The 1975
* Best Album: Bastille - Wild World
* Best Track: Christine and the Queens - Tilted
* Best TV Show: Fleabag
* Best Film: My Scientology Movie
* Best Music Film: Oasis: Supersonic
* Best Music Video: Slaves – Consumer or me Consumed
* Best Reissue: Oasis – Be Here Now
* Best Festival: Glastonbury Festival
* Best Small Festival: End of the Road Festival
* Music Moment of the Year: il tributo dei Coldplay ai Viola Beach a Glastonbury
* Worst Band: 5 Seconds of Summer
* Villain of the Year: Nigel Farage
* Hero of the Year: Beyoncé
* Outstanding Contribution To Music: Wiley

### NME Awards 2018

La cerimonia, presentata da Jack Whitehall, si è svolta il 13 febbraio 2018 alla O2 Academy Brixton di Londra.
* Godlike Genius Award: Liam Gallagher
* Best British Band: Alt-J
* Best New Artist: Stefflon Don
* Best Live Artist: Kasabian
* Best Track: Charli XCX - Boys
* Best International Band: Haim
* Best Mixtape: Avelino - No Bullshit
* Best Album: J Hus - Common Sense
* Best Collaboration: Craig David ft. Bastille - I Know You
* Best Festival: Glastonbury Festival
* Best Film: Baby Driver - Il genio della fuga
* Best Music Video: The Big Moon - Sucker
* Under the Radar Award - Pale Waves
* Best Festival Headliner - Muse
* Best International Solo Artist: Lorde
* NME Icon: Shirley Manson
* NME Innovation Award: Boy Better Know
* Best Book: Wiley - Eskiboy
* Best TV Show: Stranger Things
* Best Reissue: Radiohead - OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997 2017
* Best Small Festival: Festival N°6
* Music Moment of the Year: One Love Manchester
* Best Music Film: Gaga: Five Foot Two
* Hero of the Year: Ariana Grande
* Villain of the Year: Piers Morgan