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The Awards 2009 with Russian Standard Vodka

The big day happened, the ceremony itself was over in a blur, perhaps partly due to Al Murray's mayem causing crisp cannon. It's not often you see a grown man fire potato snacks out of a specially constructed food bazooka but that was just one of the day's surprises.

Here are some of the rest...

Photos, and more in the dedicated Q Awards 2009 with Russian Standard Vodka live here.

Q Awards 2009 with Russian Standard Vodka

- Best New Act (presented by Red Stripe) - White Lies
- Breakthrough Artist (presented by My-Wardrobe.com) - Mr Hudson
- Best Video (presented by Nixon Watches) - Lady GaGa - Just Dance
- Q Idol - Spandau Ballet
- Q Inspiration (presented by HMV) - The Specials
- Q Classic Album - U2 for The Unforgettable Fire
- Innovation In Sound - Sonic Youth
- Best Track - Lily Allen for The Fear
- Q Icon - Marianne Faithfull
- Classic Song - Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
- Q Legend - Edwyn Collins
- Best Live Act (presented by Marshall Amplification) - Arctic Monkeys
- Best Album (presented by Citroën) - Kasabian for West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
- Classic Songwriter - Yusuf (formerly Cat Stevens)
- Best Act In The World Today (presented by Russian Standard Vodka) - Muse
- Q Outstanding Contribution To Music (presented by Brütal Legend from EA Games) - Robert Plant