2008 Ivor Novello awards: The winners

The 53rd Ivor Novello awards for songwriting were handed out at the Grosvenor House Hotel in central London on 22 May.

Best song musically and lyrically:
Love Is A Losing Game - Amy Winehouse

Best contemporary song
People Help The People - Cherry Ghost

Best television soundtrack
Oliver Twist

Best original film score
Atonement

PRS most performed work
Shine - Take That

Best-selling British song
Beautiful Liar - Beyonce and Shakira

Album award
In Rainbows - Radiohead

International achievement
Phil Collins

Ivors Inspiration award
Jazzie B

Ivors classical music award
Jonathan Dove

Outstanding song collection
Gabrielle

PRS outstanding contribution to British music
Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook

Songwriter of the year
Mika

Special international award
Diane Warren

Lifetime achievement
David Gilmour