The ceremony also further celebrated the 100th anniversary of Gramophone magazine.
The songwriting event will take place at the Southbank Centre next month.
The choral composer will be honoured at The Ivors Classical Awards in November.
Last night's awards ceremony took place at the Roundhouse in London.
The blueprint urges the next Government to develop 'a comprehensive, medium to long-term music strategy for growth'.
It's a first of its kind study into the representation of East and Southeast Asians in the UK music industry.
The London band, who have previously received support from PRS Foundation’s Momentum Music Fund, triumphed with their album Where I’m Meant To Be.
The honours will continue the legacy of the Academy's Gold Badge Awards.
This year's ceremony took place in Glasgow on Friday (1 September).
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