The Ivor Novello Awards, named after the entertainer Ivor Novello, are awards for songwriting and composing. They have been presented annually in London by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA) since 1956, and over 1,000 statuettes have been awarded.

Benny and Björn received a Special International Award presened to them by Tim Rice at the 47th Ivor Novello Awards in 2002.

In footage by Sky News, they were seen receiving the award from Tim Rice and in a short interview, Benny talked about a forthcoming England vs Sweden game in the World Cup giving special mention to the fact that the England team had a Swedish Manager - Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Other footage of Benny and Björn attempting (not at all well and getting the words wrong!) to sing Fernando to the audience was broadcast on The Biography Channel.  

Other guests at the awards included Sir Cliff Richard, Emma Bunton & Will Young. 

Awards presented:

1. Best song musically and lyrically - U2 - Walk On
2. Best contemporary song - Ash - Shining Light
3. Best original music for TV/radio - The Blue Planet
4. The Ivors dance award - Kylie Minogue - Can't Get You Out Of My Head 
5. Best original film score - Shrek
6. Most performed work - Kylie Minogue - Can't Get You Out Of My Head 
7. International hit of the year - Kylie Minogue - Can't Get You Out Of My Head 
8. Best selling UK single - Hear'Say - Pure and Simple
9. Outstanding song collection - Mick Hucknall
10. International achievement - Sting
11. Outstanding contribution to British music - Kate Bush
12. Songwriter of the year - Dido
13. Special international award - Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus

Broadcast information:
Thursday 23 May 2002 - Sky News, , UK
Thursday 24 May 2002 - BBC Breakfast News, UK
Thursday 24 May 2002 - GMTV, ITV, UK
? Biography Channel - USA, UK

Images from Sky News and The Biography Channel are above. To see which is which, click on the ( i ) on the top-left hand corner of the picture gallery.

Ivor Novello Awards, 2002 (Benny & Björn)
Ivor Novello Awards, 2021 (Björn)

Thanks to Patrick Smith, David Calverley and Pepé c/o ABBAMAIL (no longer online)