British rockers the Arctic Monkeys have been named the Best Act In The World at the Q Awards on Monday. The ceremony, which took place at London's Grosvenor House, also honored Paul McCartney and Kylie Minogue, who were lauded as Q Icon and Q Idol respectively.

Troubled singer Amy Winehouse triumphed in the Best Album category for her critically-acclaimed sophomore effort Back To Black - but was not at the ceremony to collect her award.

Late British music mogul Tony Wilson - who lost his battle with kidney cancer in August - was posthumously honored with the Q Hero award.

The full list of winners is:
Best New Act - The Enemy
Best Track - Manic Street Preachers 'Your Love Alone Is Not Enough'
Breakthrough Artist - Kate Nash
Best Video - Kaiser Chiefs 'Ruby'
Q Classic Song - Stereophonics 'Local Boy In The Photograph'
Q Classic Album - The Verve 'Urban Hymns'
Q Innovation in Sound - Sigur Rós
Q Lifetime Achievement - Johnny Marr
The Q Merit Award - Ryan Adams
The Q Hero - Anthony H. Wilson
Best Album - Amy Winehouse 'Back To Black'
Best Live Act - Muse
The Q Legend - Ian Brown
Q Classic Songwriter - Billy Bragg
The Q Inspiration Award - Damon Albarn
Best Act In The World Today - Arctic Monkeys
The Q Idol - Kylie
The Q Icon - Paul McCartney

-Arctic Monkeys Pictures

(This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)