The Ivor Novello Awards are held annually since 1956 by the Ivors Academy, formerly the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, to recognize the excellence in songwriting and composing. The following list consists of all the winners and nominees of the awards by year, the winners are listed first and in bold followed by the nominees if present.

The awards and nominations are received by the songwriters of the nominated work, not the performers, unless they also have songwriting credits.

1990s 1990

The 35th Ivor Novello Awards were presented on April 2, 1990, at the Grosvenor House, London. Category Recipient and nominees Best British Musical Aspects of LoveWritten by Don Black, Charles Hart and Andrew Lloyd Webber Best Contemporary Song "All Around the World"Written by Lisa Stansfield, Ian Devaney and Andrew Morris; Performed by Lisa Stansfield "Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)"Written by Jazzie B, Caron Wheeler, Nellee Hooper and Simon Law; Performed by Soul II Soul featuring Caron Wheeler "She Drives Me Crazy"Written by David Steele and Roland Gift; Performed by Fine Young Cannibals Best Film Theme or Song "Non Nobis, Domine" from Henry VWritten by Patrick Doyle "Nothing Has Been Proved" from ScandalWritten by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe; Performed by Dusty Springfield "Travelling East" from HomeboyWritten by Eric Clapton and Michael Kamen; Performed by Eric Clapton Best Song Musically and Lyrically "The Living Years"Written by B.A. Robertson and Mike Rutherford; Performed by Mike + The Mechanics "Another Day in Paradise"Written and performed by Phil Collins "Room in Your Heart"Written by Marcus Vere, Richard Darbyshire and Albert Hammond; Performed by Living in a Box Best Theme from a TV/Radio Commercial "Abbey Endings" from Abbey NationalWritten by Lionel Bart "Big Day" from Maxwell HouseWritten by David Mindel "Terry Keeps His Clips On" from ToshibaWritten by Viv Stanshall Best Theme from a TV/Radio Production The Ruth Rendell Mysteries''Written by Brian Bennett Agatha Christie's PoirotWritten by Christopher Gunning Sherlock Holmes''Written by Patrick Gowers Outstanding Contribution to British Music David Bowie Outstanding Services to British Music The Kinks (Mick Avory, Dave Davies, Ray Davies, Ian Gibbons and Jim Rodford) Songwriters of the Year Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman The Best Selling "A" Side "Too Many Broken Hearts"Written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman; Performed by Jason Donovan "Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)"Written by Jazzie B, Caron Wheeler, Nellee Hooper and Simon Law; Performed by Soul II Soul featuring Caron Wheeler "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart"Written by Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway; Performed by Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney The International Hit of the Year "She Drives Me Crazy"Written by David Steele and Roland Gift; Performed by Fine Young Cannibals "Another Day in Paradise"Written and performed by Phil Collins "Buffalo Stance"Written by Cameron McVey, Philip Ramacon, Neneh Cherry and Jamie Morgan; Performed by Neneh Cherry The Jimmy Kennedy Award Herbert Kretzmer The Most Performed Work "This Time I Know It's for Real"Written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, Pete Waterman and Donna Summer; Performed by Donna Summer "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart"Written by Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway; Performed by Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney "Too Many Broken Hearts"Written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman; Performed by Jason Donovan

1991

The 36th Ivor Novello Awards were presented on May 2, 1991, at the Grosvenor House, London. Category Recipient and nominees Best Contemporary Song "Killer"Written by Adam "Adamski" Tinley and Seal; Performed by Adamski "Don't Worry"Written by Kim Appleby, Craig Logan and George Deangelis; Performed by Kim Appleby "Unbelievable"Written by James Atken, Ian Dench, Zachary Foley, Mark Decloedt and Deran Brownson; Performed by EMF Best Film Theme or Song The WitchesWritten by Stanley Myers ArachnophobiaWritten by Trevor Jones Lily Was HereWritten by Dave Stewart Best Song Musically and Lyrically "Sacrifice"Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin; Performed by Elton John "Nothing Ever Happens"Written by Justin Currie; Performed by Del Amitri "We Let the Stars Go"Written by Paddy McAloon; Performed by Prefab Sprout Best Theme from a TV/Radio Commercial "Only You" from Fiat TempraWritten by Geoff MacCormack and Simon Goldenberg "Citric Bite" from Schweppes TonicWritten by Don Gould and James Lowther "Nick of Time" from AudiWritten by Tony Sadler and Gaynor Sadler Best Theme from a TV/Radio Production The Victorian Kitchen Garden''Written by Paul Reade The Green ManWritten by Tim Souster Tidy Endings''Written by Stanley Myers Outstanding Contribution to British Music The Rolling Stones (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood and Bill Wyman) Outstanding Services to British Music Robert Farnon PRS Most Performed Work "Blue Savannah"Written by Andy Bell and Vince Clarke; Performed by Erasure "All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You"Written by Robert John "Mutt" Lange; Performed by Heart "Killer"Written by Adam "Adamski" Tinley and Seal; Performed by Adamski Songwriter of the Year Phil Collins Special Award for International Achievement Albert Hammond The Best Selling "A" Side "Sacrifice/Healing Hands"Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin; Performed by Elton John "Killer"Written by Adam "Adamski" Tinley and Seal; Performed by Adamski "World in Motion"Written by Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris, Gillian Gilbert, Keith Allen and Peter Hook; Performed by New Order The International Hit of the Year "All Around the World"Written by Lisa Stansfield, Ian Devaney and Andrew Morris; Performed by Lisa Stansfield "Close to You"Written by Gary Benson, Winston Sela and Maxi Elliott; Performed by Maxi Priest "I've Been Thinking About You"Written by George Chandler, Jimmy Chambers, Jimmy Helms and Liam Henshall; Performed by Londonbeat The Jimmy Kennedy Award John Barry

1992

The 37th Ivor Novello Awards were presented in May 1992 at the Grosvenor House, London. Category Recipient and nominees Award in Recognition of the Exceptional Success of a Single Song "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You"Written by Bryan Adams, Michael Kamen and Robert John "Mutt" Lange; Performed by Bryan Adams Best British Musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatWritten by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice Best Contemporary Song "Crazy"Written and performed by Seal "Sit Down"Written by Timothy Booth, Lawrence Gott, James Glennie and Gavan Whelan; Performed by James "Walking Down Madison"Written by Kirsty MacColl and Johnny Marr; Performed by Kirsty MacColl Best Film Theme or Song Under SuspicionWritten by Christopher Gunning Dances with WolvesWritten by John Barry "The One and Only" from Buddy's SongWritten by Nik Kershaw; Performed by Chesney Hawkes |- ! scope="row" | Best Song Musically and Lyrically | "The Whole of the Moon"Written by Mike Scott; Performed by The Waterboys "Stars"Written by Mick Hucknall; Performed by Simply Red "The Show Must Go On"Written by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon; Performed by Queen |- ! scope="row" | Best Theme from a TV/Radio Commercial | "Driven by You" from Ford Motor CompanyWritten by Brian May "Eagle StarReflections" from Eagle Star InsuranceWritten by Raf Ravenscroft and Kevin Dillon-Lamb "Excaliber"Written by Rachel Portman |- ! scope="row" | Best Theme from a TV/Radio Production | The Darling Buds of May''Written by Philip Burley and Barrie Guard A Question of AttributionWritten by Gerald Gouriet Clarissa''Written by Colin Towns Lifetime Achievement Award Eric Clapton Outstanding Contribution to British Music Pink Floyd (David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters and Richard Wright) PRS Most Performed Work "I'm Too Sexy"Written by Fred Fairbrass, Rob Manzoli and Richard Fairbrass; Performed by Right Said Fred "Any Dream Will Do"Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice "The One and Only"Written by Nik Kershaw; Performed by Chesney Hawkes Songwriter of the Year Mick Hucknall Special Award for International Achievement Bernie Taupin; Performed by Queen The Best Selling "A" Side "Bohemian Rhapsody/These Are the Days of Our Lives"Written by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon "Any Dream Will Do"Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice "I'm Too Sexy"Written by Fred Fairbrass, Rob Manzoli and Richard Fairbrass; Performed by Right Said Fred The International Hit of the Year "Crazy"Written and performed by Seal "3 a.m. Eternal"Written by Bill Drummond, Jimmy Cauty and Ricky Lyte; Performed by The KLF "Unbelievable"Written by James Atkin, Ian Dench, Mark Decloedt, Zachary Foley and Derran Brownson; Performed by EMF The Jimmy Kennedy Award Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent

1993

The 38th Ivors were presented on May 26, 1993 at the Grosvenor House, London. Category Recipient and nominees Best Contemporary Song "Would I Lie to You?"Written by Peter Vale and Mick Leeson; Performed by Charles & Eddie "Friday I'm in Love"Written by Robert Smith, Simon Gallup, Porl Thompson, Boris Williams and Perry Bamonte; Performed by The Cure "Stay"Written by Marcella Detroit, Siobhan Fahey and Dave Stewart; Performed by Shakespears Sister Best Film Theme or Song "Tears in Heaven" from RushWritten by Eric Clapton and Will Jennings ChaplinWritten by John Barry Final AnalysisWritten by George Fenton Best Song Musically and Lyrically "Why"Written and performed by Annie Lennox "Tears in Heaven"Written by Eric Clapton and Will Jennings; Performed by Eric Clapton "The Disappointed"Written by Andy Partridge; Performed by XTC Best Theme from a TV/Radio Production CivviesComposed by Michael Storey The Blackheath PoisoningsWritten by Colin Towns "Kyrie Eleison" from The Big BattalionsWritten by Christopher Gunning Lifetime Achievement George Shearing Outstanding Contemporary Song Collection Shakespears Sister (Marcella Detroit, Siobhan Fahey and Dave Stewart) Outstanding Contribution to British Music The Hollies (Bernie Calvert, Allan Clarke, Bobby Elliott, Tony Hicks, Graham Nash and Terry Sylvester) PRS Most Performed Work "Deeply Dippy"Written by Fred Fairbrass, Rob Manzoli and Richard Fairbrass; Performed by Right Said Fred "Stay"Written by Marcella Detroit, Siobhan Fahey and Dave Stewart; Performed by Shakespears Sister "Would I Lie to You?"Written by Peter Vale and Mick Leeson; Performed by Charles & Eddie Songwriters of the Year Colin Angus and Richard West Special Award for International Achievement Rod Temperton The Best Selling Song Would I Lie to You?"Written by Peter Vale and Mick Leeson; Performed by Charles & Eddie "Goodnight Girl"Written by Marti Pellow, Neil Mitchell, Tom Cunningham and Graeme Clark; Performed by Wet Wet Wet "Ain't No Doubt"Written by Jimmy Nail, Danny Schogger, Charlie Dore and Guy Pratt; Performed by Jimmy Nail "Stay"Written by Marcella Detroit, Siobhan Fahey and Dave Stewart; Performed by Shakespears Sister The International Hit of the Year Would I Lie to You?"Written by Peter Vale and Mick Leeson; Performed by Charles & Eddie "Why"Written by Annie Lennox "Stay"Written by Marcella Detroit, Siobhan Fahey and Dave Stewart; Performed by Shakespears Sister "Tears in Heaven"Written by Eric Clapton and Will Jennings; Performed by Eric Clapton The Jimmy Kennedy Award Les Reed

1994

The 39th Ivors were presented on May 25, 1994 at the Grosvenor House, London. Category Recipient and nominees Best Contemporary Song "Pray"Written by Gary Barlow; Performed by Take That "Arranged Marriage"Written by Stephen Kapur, Simon Duggal and Diamond Duggal; Performed by Apache Indian "Moving On Up"Written by Paul Heard and Mike Pickering, Performed by M People Best Film Theme or Song The PianoWritten by Michael Nyman