The ASCAP Vanguard Award is an annual award presented by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), in recognition of "the impact of new and developing musical genres, which help shape the future of music. The award was first presented to Soul Asylum and Björk in 1996. The honor was not presented in 2012, and years with more than one recipient include 1996, 1997, 1998, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, and 2013. It is awarded at each of their ceremonies: pop, country, Latin, and rhythm & soul music.
Recipients 2025 - N/A 2024 - Victoria Monét (R&B), Cian Ducrot (London) 2023 - N/A 2022 - N/A 2021 - N/A 2020 - N/A 2019 - Billie Eilish & Finneas (Pop), Draco Rosa (Latin), Brothers Osborne (Country), Benj Pasek & Justin Paul (Screen) 2018 - Visitante (Latin), Gerald Clayton (Jazz), Portugal. The Man (Pop), Migos (R&B), Tom Walker & Stefflon Don (London) 2017 - Meghan Trainor (Pop), Vico C (Latin), Kelsea Ballerini (Country), Dua Lipa & The Amazons (London) 2016 - Walk the Moon (Pop), Chris Stapleton (Country), Jess Glynne & MNEK (London) 2015 - St. Vincent (Pop) 2014 - Fun, Dan Smith 2013 - Kendrick Lamar (R&B), Diplo (Pop) 2012 - N/A (Not presented) 2011 - Third Day, The Civil Wars, Band of Horses 2010 - Taio Cruz, Janelle Monáe, The Killers 2009 - Santigold, Calvin Harris 2008 - Kate Nash, Black Guayaba, Sara Bareilles 2007 - Bat for Lashes, The All-American Rejects 2006 - Joseph Arthur 2005 - Arcade Fire 2004 - The Mars Volta 2003 - Jack Johnson 2002 - The Strokes 2001 - Modest Mouse 2000 - Built to Spill 1999 - Beastie Boys 1998 - Nine Inch Nails, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones 1997 - Beck, The Presidents of the United States of America 1996 - Soul Asylum, Björk
References
External links American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers' official site ASCAP Foundation