Lisa Hannigan

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Lisa Hannigan's career is marked by a series of notable achievements that reflect her artistic integrity and the respect she commands in the Irish music scene. Winning the Choice Music Prize for her debut album was a significant milestone, placing her among Ireland's most celebrated songwriters. Her ability to crossover into animation, voicing a character in Steven Universe, demonstrates her versatility and broad appeal. She has also been recognized with multiple Meteor Music Awards, cementing her status as a leading female artist in Irish folk. Her contributions to film soundtracks, including the Oscar-nominated Song of the Sea, showcase her talent for bringing emotion to visual storytelling.

AwardsLisa Hannigan's most significant award is the Choice Music Prize for Irish Album of the Year, which she won for her debut Sea Sew in 2008. She has also won multiple Meteor Music Awards, including Best Female Artist and Best Folk Act. In 2015, she received the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Award for her contribution to Irish music. While she has been nominated for a Grammy and Ivor Novello Awards, these wins remain her most definitive industry recognitions.