The Classic Rock Awards took place at the Park Lane Hotel in London on 2 November.
Among those honoured was The Rolling Stones and Faces Guitarist Ronnie Wood, who won the Oustanding Contribution honour.
On accepting the award from Pete Townsend, Wood said: ‘It means a lot,’ and ‘It's about time - I've never had one just for myself.’
Others honoured at the Classic Awards were:
Best New Band: Chickenfoot
Album Of The Year: AC/DC Black Ice
Band Of The Year: Iron Maiden
Best Reissue: Black Sabbath Reissues
DVD / Film Of The Year: Anvil Anvil! The Story of Anvil!
Event Of The Year: Download Festival
Outstanding Contribution: Ronnie Wood
Tommy Vance Inspiration Award: John Bonham
Innovator: Ginger Baker
VIP Award: Doc McGhee
Metal Guru: Biff Byford
Spirit Of Prog: Dream Theater
Marshall 11 Award: Billy Gibbons
Childline Rocks Award: Steve Harley
Classic Songwriter: Paul Rodgers
Classic Album: Aerosmith Rocks
Breakthrough: Joe Bonamassa
Comeback of the Year: Mott The Hoople
Living Legend: Iggy Pop