2006 Mojo Awards
# 2006 Mojo Awards

The 2006 Mojo Honours List.

## Nominees

Complete list of nominees (winners in bold):

* Best New Act - presented to an act who have made a significant impact over the last 18 months
   * Corinne Bailey Rae
   * Guillemots
   * Amadou & Mariam
   * Teddy Thompson
   * Archie Bronson Outfit
   * The Raconteurs
* Inspiration Award - presented to an act that has been the catalyst for music fans and fellow musicians alike
   * Sparks
   * Johnny Cash
   * Buzzcocks
   * Paul Weller
   * The Fall
* Mojo Icon - the recipient of this award has enjoyed a spectacular career on a global scale
   * David Bowie
   * Scott Walker
   * Johnny Cash
   * Neil Young
   * Van Morrison
* Catalogue Release of the Year - presented to the reissue that is both definitive and beautifully packaged
   * Johnny Cash - Legend
   * Talking Heads - Reissue Series
   * Orange Juice - The Glasgow School
   * Various - Anthems in Eden
   * Various - Strangely Strange But Oddly Normal
   * Jeff Wayne - War of the Worlds
* Vision Award - presented to the best music DVD package of the year in recognition of visual innovation and impact
   * Kraftwerk - Minimum-Maximum
   * Bob Dylan - No Direction Home
   * Ramones - The Story of the Ramones
   * DiG!
   * Flaming Lips - Fearless Freaks
   * The Mayor of Sunset Strip
* Songwriter Award - presented to an artist whose career has been defined by their ability to consistently pen classic material
   * Joe Strummer
   * Richard Hawley
   * Kate Bush
   * Chrissie Hynde
   * Nick Cave
* Classic Album - presented by Mojo to an artist responsible for a landmark release in the history of rock
   * Tago Mago by Can
* Roots Award
   * Dan Penn & Spooner Oldham
* Hero Award
   * Prince Buster
* Lifetime Achievement Award
   * David Gilmour
* Merit Award
   * Bert Jansch
* Hall of Fame - presented by Mojo to an act or solo star who is best described as "an artists' artist"
   * Elton John
* Les Paul Award - presented to a visionary performer on the guitar
   * Brian May
* Mojo Medal
   * Jools Holland
* Maverick Award
   * The Jesus & Mary Chain
