Melanie C, Jessie J and Jade are among the newly announced artists who will receive an O2 Silver Clef Award this year.
The trio join Pink and Rachel Chinouriri, who are also being honoured by Nordoff and Robbins, the UK’s largest music therapy charity, at a ceremony in July.
The awards, which will be held at the Royal Albert Hall in London to mark their 50th anniversary, are the charity’s largest annual fundraising event to help deliver music therapy to hundreds of people across the UK.
Former Spice Girl Melanie C said receiving the global impact award was an "honour", adding: "Music has always been my way of connecting with people all over the world, so it’s amazing to be recognised by Nordoff and Robbins, not just for the songs, but for the impact beyond them."
Singer-songwriter Jessie J, known for hits including Domino and Do It Like A Dude, said it was "humbling" to be recognised with the outstanding achievement in music award.
She said: "I’m so grateful to everyone who has supported and shared this incredible journey with me.
"Music and performing live has connection at its heart, so I’m proud to be recognised by the O2 Silver Clef Awards and support the amazing work Nordoff and Robbins do in music therapy."
Little Mix star Jade, whose solo career has included hits Angel Of My Dreams and It Girl, will take home the best female award.
The musician said: "I’m so proud to stand among so many groundbreaking and inspirational women in music and am truly honoured to win this award.
"I’ve always believed in using my voice for good in both my music and beyond.
"It means the world to me to be recognised by Nordoff and Robbins.
"They do such incredible work using the power of music to bring comfort, connection and joy to people."
British singer-songwriter Chinouriri said she was "really happy" to be receiving the best new music award, adding: "Nordoff and Robbins help so many people through music therapy, which motivates me to make meaningful music that can inspire others to believe in themselves."
US pop star Pink said of her award: "I’ve always tried to use my voice, on and off stage, to advocate for the causes closest to my heart, and I’m proud to support an organisation that turns compassion into real action every single day.
"This recognition from Nordoff and Robbins means so much to me, not just as an artist, but as someone who believes deeply in the power of music to create change."
Previously announced winners for this year’s awards include singers Lily Allen and Sam Fender as well as composers Max Richter and Ludovico Einaudi.
Previous recipients of O2 Silver Clef Awards include David Bowie, Annie Lennox, Ed Sheeran, Stormzy, Dame Shirley Bassey, Paul McCartney, George Michael, Kylie Minogue, The Rolling Stones, Oasis and Coldplay.
Maria Neophytou, chief executive of Nordoff and Robbins, said: "I’m thrilled that these five incredible women will receive O2 Silver Clef Awards this year.
"They are all exceptional talents and we look forward to honouring them at the Royal Albert Hall in July.
"In this 50th anniversary year, the O2 Silver Clef Awards are as important as ever for us.
"With the support of these amazing artists, the wider music industry and beyond, we will make this year one to remember, raising vital funds for Nordoff and Robbins so we can continue delivering life-changing music therapy, training and research."
The O2 Silver Clef Awards will take place at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Thursday 9 July.
Source: Press Association
