The British Soap Awards
The British Soap Awards are an annual awards ceremony in the United Kingdom which honours the best moments in British soap operas. The ceremony is televised on ITV and is currently presented by Phillip Schofield. The trophies given to the winners are made from metal and glass, and have been manufactured by British firm Creative Awards since their inception. All but three awards are voted by a panel of industry professionals; Best Actor, Best Actress and Best British Soap are voted for by viewers.
In March 2020, it was announced that the 2020 ceremony had been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ITV instead aired a 60-minute special in its place titled The British Soap Awards Celebrates 21 Years, narrated by Schofield.
History
The first event took place in 1999. Although it is an ITV production, the events were held at the BBC Television Centre, in London until 2010. The 2011 awards relocated to Granada Studios in Manchester, then to The London Studios for the 2012 awards. The 2014 awards took place at the Hackney Empire, as did the 2016 and 2018 awards. The 2015 awards were held at Palace Theatre, Manchester.The soap operas nominated for awards are Coronation Street, Doctors, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks. Now-defunct soaps that were formerly nominated for awards were Brookside, Crossroads, Family Affairs and Night and Day.
Coronation Street and EastEnders had been the only two soaps to win the "Best British Soap" award from 1999 to 2013, until Hollyoaks won it in 2014. Emmerdale became the fourth soap to win the award in 2016, meaning that only Doctors have yet to win the award out of the current contenders.
As of 2017, EastEnders actress Lacey Turner is the most decorated performer with 10 wins.
In 2016, it was reported that the award for outstanding achievement off-screen would be known as the Tony Warren award following the death of Tony Warren, the creator of Coronation Street.
It was confirmed on 2 May 2017 that for the first time in the history of the Soap Awards, the 2017 awards would be broadcast live on ITV. However, on 31 May 2017, it was announced the event would not be broadcast live in 2017, due to a scheduling conflict that had resulted in ITV moving forward the live grand final of Britain's Got Talent. On 1 May 2018, ITV announced that for the 20th anniversary of the show, it would be broadcast live for the first time on Saturday 2 June 2018.
As of 2019, Coronation Street have the most awards with 116, followed by EastEnders with 109, Emmerdale with 46, Hollyoaks with 39, Doctors with 15, Brookside with 9, Family Affairs with 3, Home and Away with 2 and Night and Day with 1.
Ceremonies
2019 winners
The 2019 awards were broadcast live on 1 June 2019.| Award | Winners | Nominees |
| "Best British Soap" Presented by Jane Seymour | Hollyoaks | Coronation Street Doctors EastEnders Emmerdale |
| "Best Actor" Presented by Ruthie Henshall | Gregory Finnegan | Jack P. Shepherd Danny Dyer Zack Morris Jeff Hordley |
| "Best Actress" Presented by Ioan Gruffudd | Lucy Pargeter | Alison King Lorraine Stanley Stephanie Davis Lauren McQueen |
| "Best Newcomer" Presented by Rahul Mandal and Molly Hocking | Alexandra Mardell | Bethan Moore Ricky Champ James Moore Talia Grant |
| "Best Comedy Performance" Presented by Tony Way and Mandeep Dhillon | Sarah Moyle | Patti Clare Tameka Empson Nicola Wheeler Jessamy Stoddart |
| "Best On-Screen Partnership" Presented by Mark Curry and Yvette Fielding | Roger Griffiths & Kara-Leah Fernandes | Simon Gregson & Kate Ford Ian Midlane & Adrian Lewis Morgan Dominic Brunt & Lucy Pargeter Nick Pickard & Alex Fletcher |
| "Best Male Dramatic Performance" Presented by Ashley Walters | Adam Woodward | Rob Mallard Ian Midlane Zack Morris Dominic Brunt |
| "Best Female Dramatic Performance" Presented by Maya Sondhi | Gillian Wright | Katie McGlynn Elisabeth Dermot Walsh Lucy Pargeter Nadine Rose Mulkerrin |
| "Best Young Actor" Presented by Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh and Joel Dawson | Kara-Leah Fernandes | Elle Mulvaney Oliver Falconer Joe-Warren Plant Lacey Findlow |
| "Villain of the Year" Presented by Jenny Ryan | Nathan Sussex | Greg Wood Matthew Chambers Ricky Champ Claire King |
| "Scene of the Year" Presented by Dan Walker and Anita Rani | Gail's monologue | The crash Shakil's funeral Cain's confession to Debbie Brody confronts his abuser, Buster |
| "Best Storyline" Presented by Victoria Derbyshire | The impact of Aidan's suicide | Daniel and Zara's break-up Knife crime Charity's abuse Footballer abuse |
| "Best Single Episode" Presented by Nick Knowles | Aidan's suicide and the aftermath | "And the Beat Goes On..." Consent Chas and Paddy say goodbye to baby Grace "Where Do I Belong?". |
| "Outstanding Achievement Award" Presented by Tracy Shaw | Sue Nicholls | N/A |
| "The Tony Warren Award" Presented by Mark Charnock | Val Lawson | N/A |
2018 winners
The 2018 awards were broadcast live for the first time on 2 June 2018.Liz Dawn, who played Vera Duckworth in Coronation Street, was remembered during the ceremony after passing away in September 2017.
| Award | Winners | Nominees |
| "Best British Soap" Presented by Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly | Coronation Street | Doctors EastEnders Emmerdale Hollyoaks |
| "Best Actor" Presented by Wendy Craig | Jack P. Shepherd | Connor McIntyre Michael Parr Ryan Hawley Theo Graham |
| "Best Actress" Presented by Sally Lindsay | Lucy Fallon | Catherine Tyldesley Lacey Turner Emma Atkins Anna Passey |
| "Best Newcomer" Presented by Danny Jones | Lorraine Stanley | Nicola Thorp Reis Bruce Andrew Scarborough Lauren McQueen |
| "Best Comedy Performance" Presented by Sherrie Hewson and Tony Maudsley | Ian Midlane | Louiza Patikas Nitin Ganatra Sally Dexter Nicole Barber-Lane |
| "Best On-Screen Partnership" Presented by Andrea McLean and Stacey Solomon | Theo Graham & Malique Thompson-Dwyer | Bhavna Limbachia & Faye Brookes Matthew Chambers & Elisabeth Dermot Walsh Jake Wood & Lacey Turner Ned Porteous & Andrew Scarborough |
| "Best Male Dramatic Performance" Presented by Tony Hadley | Ross Adams | Connor McIntyre Chris Walker Jake Wood Jeff Hordley |
| "Best Female Dramatic Performance" Presented by Shirley Ballas | Lucy Fallon | Laura Rollins Lacey Turner Natalie J. Robb Nadine Rose Mulkerrin |
| "Best Young Actor" Presented by Daisy Waterstone and Milo Parker | Isobel Steele | Matilda Freeman Maisie Smith Elà-May Dermican |
| "Villain of the Year" Presented by Danny John-Jules | Connor McIntyre | Ryan Prescott Jake Wood Gillian Kearney David Easter |
| "Scene of the Year" Presented by Brooke Kinsella and Maggie Oliver | Bollywood proposal Lauren and Abi's rooftop fall | The grooming of Bethany Emma meets her fate Scott's suicide note |
| "Best Storyline" Presented by Ranvir Singh | Lily's self-harm | Phelan's reign of terror "Consequences" - Rob's PTSD Karma for Max Who Killed Emma? |
| "Best Single Episode" Presented by Louise Redknapp | "Three Mothers, Three Daughters" | Eva and Aidan's wedding debacle "Stop All The Clocks" Max's last stand Cain and Faith flashback |
| "Outstanding Achievement Award" Presented by Floella Benjamin | Rudolph Walker | N/A |
| "The Tony Warren Award" Presented by Brian Capron | Kieran Roberts | N/A |
| "Greatest Moment" Presented by Richard Madeley | Hotten bypass crash | Richard Hillman drives his family into the canal Vivien's rape "You ain't my mother" Jade says goodbye to Alfie |
2017 winners
The 2017 awards took place on 3 June 2017 at The Lowry in Salford. It was originally planned for the event to be broadcast live for the first time but due to ITV moving the live grand final of Britain's Got Talent into its scheduled timeslot, the awards were instead pre-recorded as before and broadcast on ITV on 6 June 2017.After the end credits in the broadcast version, dedications appeared to Jean Alexander, who died in October 2016, and Roy Barraclough, who died in June 2017.
| Award | Winners | Nominees |
| "Best British Soap" Presented by Adrian Dunbar | Emmerdale | Coronation Street Doctors EastEnders Hollyoaks |
| "Best Actor" Presented by Tamzin Outhwaite | John Middleton | Jack P. Shepherd Danny Miller Jamie Lomas Gregory Finnegan |
| "Best Actress" Presented by David Bradley | Charlotte Bellamy | Kym Marsh Lucy Fallon Lacey Turner Anna Passey |
| "Best Newcomer" Presented by Roman Kemp and Vick Hope | Rob Mallard | Ritu Arya Zack Morris Sally Dexter Duncan James |
| "Best Comedy Performance" Presented by Rebecca Front | Dolly-Rose Campbell | Elisabeth Dermot Walsh Tameka Empson Dominic Brunt Nicole Barber-Lane |
| "Best On-Screen Partnership" Presented by Faye Tozer and Lee Latchford-Evans | Richard Linnell & Kassius Nelson | Malcolm Hebden & Patti Clare Matthew Chambers & Elisabeth Dermot Walsh James Bye & Lacey Turner John Middleton & Charlotte Bellamy |
| "Best Male Dramatic Performance" Presented by John Thomson | John Middleton | Simon Gregson Ian Midlane Steve McFadden Kieron Richardson |
| "Best Female Dramatic Performance" Presented by Martine McCutcheon | Kym Marsh | Dido Miles Diane Parish Charlotte Bellamy Nadine Rose Mulkerrin |
| "Best Young Actor" Presented by Honor Kneafsey | Elle Mulvaney | Bleu Landau Isobel Steele Elà-May Demircan |
| "Villain of the Year" Presented by Gray O'Brien | Lucy-Jo Hudson | Connor McIntyre Jake Wood Gillian Kearney Persephone Swales-Dawson |
| "Scene of the Year" Presented by Stephen McGann and Laura Main | Jade says goodbye to Alfie | Michelle's goodbye to Ruairi Haunted by his voices Ronnie and Roxy's exit The Hotten bypass pile-up |
| "Best Storyline" Presented by Charlene White | Ashley's dementia | The grooming of Bethany Rhiannon's second chance Lee's mental health Teenage cancer |
| "Best Single Episode" Presented by Ore Oduba and Joanne Clifton | Ashley's Point of View | Kylie's death "A Christmas Carol" Lee on the edge "What is Consent?" |
| "Outstanding Achievement Award" Presented by Will Mellor | Nick Pickard | N/A |
| The Tony Warren Award" Presented by Pam St Clement | Gillian Richmond | N/A |
2016 winners
, Stephen Hancock, Shirley Stelfox, Kitty McGeever, Kristian Ealey and Morag Siller were remembered during the ceremony which was held on 29 May.| Award | Winners | Nominees |
| "Best British Soap" Presented by Joan Collins | Emmerdale | Coronation Street Doctors EastEnders Hollyoaks |
| "Best Actor" Presented by Brenda Blethyn | Danny Miller | Jack P. Shepherd Danny Dyer Charlie Clapham Kieron Richardson |
| "Best Actress" Presented by Patrick Baladi | Lacey Turner | Alison King Rakhee Thakrar Lucy Pargeter Jennifer Metcalfe |
| "Best Newcomer" Presented by Vicky Pattison and George Shelley | Bonnie Langford | Shayne Ward Bharti Patel Isobel Steele Duayne Boachie |
| "Best Comedy Performance" Presented by Al Murray | Patti Clare | Sarah Moyle Tameka Empson Matthew Wolfenden Ross Adams |
| "Best On-Screen Partnership" Presented by Dom and Steph Parker | Joe Duttine & Sally Dynevor | Ian Kelsey & Dido Miles Danny Dyer & Kellie Bright Danny Miller & Ryan Hawley Ashley Taylor Dawson & Jessica Fox |
| "Best Female Dramatic Performance" Presented by Jason Watkins | Lacey Turner | Tina O'Brien Sarah Moyle Charlotte Bellamy Zöe Lucker |
| "Best Male Dramatic Performance" Presented by Amanda Mealing | Danny Miller | Jack P. Shepherd Adrian Lewis Morgan Steve McFadden Jeremy Sheffield |
| "Best Young Performance" Presented by Reggie and Bollie | Ruby O'Donnell | Elle Mulvaney Grace Amelia Flanagan |
| "Villain of the Year" Presented by Steve Pemberton | Connor McIntyre | Adam Astill Ellen Thomas Ryan Hawley Sophie Austin |
| "Scene of the Year" Presented by Nadiya Hussain | Val's death | Callum's death Valerie leaves Barry at the altar Mick and Linda finally get married Nico kills Patrick |
| "Best Storyline" Presented by Kay Burley | Stacey's postpartum psychosis | Callum's reign of terror and Sarah's baby Treehouse Aaron's abuse The McQueen's cycle of abuse |
| "Best Single Episode" Presented by John Prescott | "The Heart of England" | The Live Episode Shabnam's stillbirth Aftermath of Village Hall explosion Patrick's right to die decision |
| "Outstanding Achievement Award" Presented by Adam Woodyatt | Steve McFadden | N/A |
| "The Tony Warren Award" Presented by Charles Lawson | James Bain | N/A |
2015 winners
, who played Deirdre Barlow in Coronation Street, was remembered during the ceremony after passing away in January 2015.John Bardon, who played Jim Branning in EastEnders, was also remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in September 2014.
| Award | Winners | Nominees |
| "Best British Soap" Presented by Patrick Duffy | EastEnders | Coronation Street Doctors Emmerdale Hollyoaks |
| "Best Actor" Presented by Jessica Hynes | Adam Woodyatt | Simon Gregson David Neilson Danny Dyer Michael Parr |
| "Best Actress" Presented by Phil Davis | Kellie Bright | Alison King Laurie Brett Natalie Anderson Nikki Sanderson |
| "Best Newcomer" Presented by Collabro | Jessica Regan | Sean Ward Davood Ghadami Ryan Hawley Twinnie Lee Moore |
| "Best Comedy Performance" Presented by Tom Rosenthal and Vogue Williams | Sally Dynevor | Sarah Moyle Tameka Empson Laura Norton Fabrizio Santino |
| "Best On-Screen Partnership" Presented by Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace | Adam Woodyatt & Laurie Brett | Joe Duttine & Sally Dynevor Ian Midlane & Jessica Regan Michael Parr & Verity Rushworth Ellis Hollins & Ruby O'Donnell |
| "Best Dramatic Performance" Presented by Anita Dobson | Kellie Bright | Simon Gregson Lorna Laidlaw Natalie Anderson Keith Rice |
| "Best Young Performance" Presented by Little Ant & Dec | Amelia Flanagan | Ellie Leach Jack Carroll Eliot Carrington Ruby O'Donnell |
| "Villain of the Year" Presented by Robert Rinder | Jeremy Sheffield | Sean Ward Daniel Schutzmann John Altman Ryan Hawley |
| "Spectacular Scene of the Year" Presented by Rebecca Adlington and Martin Offiah | Donna's Goodbye | Deirdre throws the trifle Strictly Dancing Kathy Comes Home The Train Crash |
| "Best Storyline" Presented by David Dickinson and Marian Keyes | Who Killed Lucy Beale? | Steve and Michelle - Hearts and Minds Kevin and Poppy's underage relationship Donna's demise John Paul's rape ordeal |
| "Best Single Episode" Presented by Debra Stephenson and Ricky Tomlinson | EastEnders Live | Rob's confession "Unfinished Business" Andy goes to the brink Ste's HIV diagnosis |
| "Outstanding Achievement Award" Presented by William Roache and Beverley Callard | Anne Kirkbride ; posthumously | N/A |
| "Outstanding Achievement Award" Presented by Diane Parish and Gillian Taylforth | Rob Gittins | N/A |
This year's ceremony incorporated a "Social Issue Storyline" mention, which is where all of the soap operas' most controversial stories were specially mentioned. These include:
- Steve's depression
- John Paul's rape
- Zara's breast-feeding campaign
- Val's HIV diagnosis
- Linda's rape
2014 winners
| Award | Winners | Nominees |
| "Best British Soap" Presented by Sir Ian McKellen | Hollyoaks | Coronation Street Doctors EastEnders Emmerdale |
| "Best Actor" Presented by Lynda La Plante | David Neilson | Danny Dyer Jeff Hordley Jeremy Sheffield Kieron Richardson |
| "Best Actress" Presented by Colin Salmon | Julie Hesmondhalgh | Lacey Turner Lindsey Coulson Stephanie Davis Nikki Sanderson |
| "Sexiest Male" Presented by Ashley Roberts and Myleene Klass | Danny Mac | Ryan Thomas Danny Dyer Matthew Wolfenden Ashley Taylor Dawson |
| "Sexiest Female" Presented by Ashley Banjo and Perri Kiely | Michelle Keegan | Georgia May Foote Jacqueline Jossa Jorgie Porter Jennifer Metcalfe |
| "Best Newcomer" Presented by Sam Bailey and Charlotte Hawkins | Maddy Hill | Amy Kelly Michael Parr Charlie Clapham |
| "Best Comedy Performance" Presented by Vic Reeves | Simon Gregson | Sarah Moyle Linda Henry Laura Norton Dan Tetsell |
| "Best On-Screen Partnership" Presented by Marvin and Rochelle Humes | David Neilson & Julie Hesmondhalgh | Danielle Henry & Lu Corfield Danny Dyer & Kellie Bright Chris Chittell & Charlie Hardwick Joseph Thompson & Jennifer Metcalfe |
| "Best Dramatic Performance" Presented by Lesley Nicol and Roger Allam | David Neilson | Chris Walker Lindsey Coulson Charley Webb Stephanie Davis |
| "Best Young Performance" Presented by Joey Essex and Dani Harmer | Ellis Hollins | Alex Bain Oliver Woollford Mimi Keene Joe Warren-Plant |
| "Villain of the Year" Presented by Martin Kemp | Anna Passey | Charlie Brooks Dominic Power Greg Wood Jesse Birdsall |
| "Spectacular Scene of the Year" Presented by David Weir and David Seaman | The Woolpack siege and flood | Nick and David's car crash Opening of Austenland Johnny comes out to Mick Hollyoaks Blast |
| "Best Storyline" Presented by Ray Meagher and Ada Nicodemou | Hayley's cancer battle | Jas' stalking Hello Stacey, Goodbye Janine Killer Cameron Sienna steals Nancy's life |
| "Best Single Episode" Presented by Terry Wogan | Hayley's Death | "Perfect" Lucy's death - The Aftermath The Woolpack siege John Paul's rape ordeal |
| "Outstanding Achievement Award" | Helen Worth | N/A |
| "Outstanding Achievement Award " | Carolyn Weinstein | N/A |
2013 winners
, who played Jack Duckworth in Coronation Street, was remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in November 2012.| Award | Winners | Nominees |
| "Best British Soap" | Coronation Street | Doctors EastEnders Emmerdale Hollyoaks |
| "Best Actor" Presented by Emma Samms | Alan Halsall | Nitin Ganatra Shane Richie Jeff Hordley Emmett J. Scanlan |
| "Best Actress" Presented by Larry Lamb | Claire Cooper | Jennie McAlpine Michelle Keegan Jessie Wallace Nina Wadia |
| "Sexiest Male" Presented by Amanda Donohoe | Danny Mac | Chris Fountain David Witts Matthew Wolfenden Kieron Richardson |
| "Sexiest Female" Presented by Union J | Michelle Keegan | Georgia May Foote Jacqueline Jossa Natalie Anderson Jorgie Porter |
| "Best Newcomer" Presented by Alan Fletcher and Saskia Hampele | Joseph Thompson | Marc Baylis Ian Midlane Khali Best Laura Norton |
| "Best Exit" Presented by Mark Wright and Zoe Hardman | Nigel Havers | Lu Corfield Jamie Foreman Tom Lister Emmett J. Scanlan |
| "Best Comedy Performance" Presented by Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball | Patti Clare | Ian Kelsey Ricky Norwood Dominic Brunt Nicole Barber-Lane |
| "Best On-Screen Partnership" Presented by Ashleigh and Pudsey | Emmett J. Scanlan & Kieron Richardson | Alan Halsall & Jennie McAlpine Matthew Chambers & Elisabeth Dermot Walsh Nitin Ganatra & Nina Wadia Dominic Power & Lucy Pargeter |
| "Best Dramatic Performance" Presented by James and Ola Jordan | Natalie Gumede | Dido Miles Jo Joyner Lucy Pargeter Claire Cooper |
| "Best Young Performance" Presented by Daniel Roche and Tyger Drew-Honey | Eden Taylor-Draper | Ellie Leach Maisie Smith Ellis Hollins |
| "Villain of the Year" Presented by Jon Culshaw | Natalie Gumede | Nigel Havers Jamie Foreman Dominic Power Emmett J. Scanlan |
| "Spectacular Scene of the Year" Presented by Nicola Adams and Luke Campbell | The bus crash | The Rovers fire Julia's car crash The Olympic torch comes live to Walford Cain's clifftop rescue of Zak |
| "Best Storyline" Presented by Kate Silverton | Kirsty's abuse of Tyrone | Sam's assisted suicide The demise of Derek Branning Zak's depression Esther's bullying |
| "Best Single Episode" Presented by Mary Berry | Emmerdale Live | Kirsty's treachery ends in Tyrone's arrest "The Scales" The identity of Kat's lover is revealed The bus crash |
| "Lifetime Achievement Award" Presented by Gillian Taylforth | Adam Woodyatt | N/A |
2012 winners
, who played Betty Williams in Coronation Street, was remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in October 2011.| Award | Winners | Nominees |
| "Best British Soap" Presented by Rupert Everett | EastEnders | Coronation Street Doctors Emmerdale Hollyoaks |
| "Best Actor" | Danny Miller | Chris Gascoyne Shane Richie Emmett J. Scanlan |
| "Best Actress" | Alison King | Jo Joyner Nina Wadia Karen Hassan |
| "Sexiest Male" Presented by Emma Bunton and Melanie C | Scott Maslen | Chris Fountain Matthew Wolfenden Danny Mac |
| "Sexiest Female" Presented by Keith Lemon | Michelle Keegan | Jacqueline Jossa Preeya Kalidas Jorgie Porter |
| "Best Newcomer" Presented by Marcus Collins and Dionne Bromfield | Natalie Gumede | Lu Corfield Jamie Foreman Gemma Oaten |
| "Best Exit" Presented by Lynne McGranger and Lisa Gormley | Katherine Kelly | Pam St Clement James Thornton Kim Tiddy |
| "Best Comedy Performance" Presented by Bradley Walsh | Stephanie Cole | Jan Pearson Tameka Empson Joe Tracini |
| "Best On-Screen Partnership" | Jake Wood & Jo Joyner | Matthew Chambers & Elisabeth Dermot Walsh Jeff Hordley & Emma Atkins Ashley Taylor Dawson & Jessica Fox |
| "Best Dramatic Performance" Presented by Jerry Hall | Jo Joyner | Alison King Owen Brenman Jeff Hordley |
| "Best Young Performance" | Lorna Fitzgerald | Alex Bain Charlie Kenyon Eden Taylor-Draper |
| "Villain of the Year" | Andrew Lancel | Ace Bhatti Joshua Pascoe Jeff Rawle |
| "Spectacular Scene of the Year" | John and Moira's car accident | Carla's car crash Fire at the B&B Rae's murder |
| "Best Storyline" Presented by Andrea McLean and Lisa Maxwell | Jackson's choice | Carla's rape ordeal Lauren's murder The Brannings deal with Tanya's cancer diagnosis |
| "Best Single Episode" Presented by Danny Dyer and Denise van Outen | Becky's Final Farewell | "Last Words" Pat: The End of an Era The Longest Day |
| "Special Achievement Award" Presented by Jake Wood | Simon Ashdown | N/A |
| "Lifetime Achievement Award" Presented by Sid Owen and Charlie Brooks | Pam St Clement | N/A |
2011 winners
2010 winners
, who played Blanche Hunt in Coronation Street, was remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in December 2009.| Award | Winners | Nominees |
| "Best British Soap" | EastEnders | Coronation Street Doctors Emmerdale Hollyoaks |
| "Best Actor" | Scott Maslen | Chris Gascoyne Nitin Ganatra Danny Miller |
| "Best Actress" | Lacey Turner | Katherine Kelly Nina Wadia Charlotte Bellamy |
| "Sexiest Male" | Scott Maslen | Keith Duffy John Partridge Ricky Whittle |
| "Sexiest Female" | Michelle Keegan | Kym Marsh Preeya Kalidas Samantha Womack |
| "Best Newcomer" Presented by Ben Richards and Louie Spence | Marc Elliott | Sophie Abelson Lyndon Ogbourne Bronagh Waugh |
| "Best Exit" | Charlie Clements | Reece Dinsdale Maxwell Caulfield Jamie Lomas |
| "Best Comedy Performance" | Craig Gazey | Nina Wadia Dominic Brunt Bronagh Waugh |
| "Best On-Screen Partnership" | Chris Walker & Jan Pearson | Simon Gregson & Katherine Kelly Sid Owen & Patsy Palmer Nick Miles & Nicola Wheeler |
| "Best Dramatic Performance" | Lacey Turner | Chris Gascoyne Danny Miller Glen Wallace |
| "Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress" Presented by Tom Felton | Ami Metcalf | Alex Bain Maisie Smith Oscar Lloyd |
| "Villain of the Year" | Larry Lamb | Gray O'Brien Don Gilet Siân Reeves |
| "Spectacular Scene of the Year" | Sarah's parachute death | Joe drowns Master of the Universe - Siege Home Farm Shop Crash |
| "Best Storyline" | Who Killed Archie? | Peter's alcoholism Zara's revenge Aaron's gay self-loathing |
| "Best Single Episode" | EastEnders Live | Peter falls off the wagon "Master of the Universe" Aaron confesses his sexuality |
| "Special Achievement Award" | Bill Lyons | N/A |
| "Lifetime Achievement Award" | Betty Driver | N/A |
2009 winners
, who played Jack Sugden in Emmerdale, was remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in July 2008.Wendy Richard, who played Pauline Fowler in EastEnders, was also remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in February 2009.
| Award | Winners | Nominees |
| "Best British Soap" | EastEnders | Coronation Street Doctors Emmerdale Hollyoaks |
| "Best Actor" | Robert Kazinsky | Simon Gregson Gray O'Brien Jamie Lomas |
| "Best Actress" | Katherine Kelly | Samantha Janus Jo Joyner Carley Stenson |
| "Sexiest Male" | Scott Maslen | Robert Kazinsky Chris Fountain Ricky Whittle |
| "Sexiest Female" | Michelle Keegan | Kara Tointon Lacey Turner Emma Rigby |
| "Best Newcomer" | Craig Gazey | Selina Chilton Shona McGarty Jorgie Porter |
| "Best Exit" | Rob James-Collier | Michael McKell Matt Healy Matt Littler |
| "Best Comedy Performance" | Nina Wadia | Simon Gregson Dominic Brunt Hollie-Jay Bowes |
| "Best On-Screen Partnership" Presented by Katie Price and Peter Andre | Nitin Ganatra & Nina Wadia | Simon Gregson & Katherine Kelly Mark Charnock & Dominic Brunt Nico Mirallegro & Marc Silcock |
| "Best Dramatic Performance" | Anita Carey | Patsy Palmer Jenna-Louise Coleman Carley Stenson |
| "Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress" | Maisie Smith | Alex Bain Isabel Hodgins Ellis Hollins |
| "Villain of the Year" | Gray O'Brien | Chris Coghill Larry Lamb Barry Sloane |
| "Spectacular Scene of the Year" | Victoria falls through the ice | The Homecoming The Millers' explosion Church explosion |
| "Best Storyline" | Vivien's Rape | Tony's revenge Bianca discovers Tony's a paedophile Niall's revenge |
| "Best Single Episode" | "A Kind of Hush" | Steve and Becky's failed wedding Bianca discovers the truth about Tony Max and Steph's wedding |
| "Special Achievement Award" | Peter Whalley | N/A |
| "Lifetime Achievement Award" | Barbara Windsor | N/A |
2008 winners
, who played Frank Butcher in EastEnders, was remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in July 2007.| Award | Winners | Nominees |
| "Best British Soap" | EastEnders | Coronation Street Doctors Emmerdale Hollyoaks |
| "Best Actor" | Chris Fountain | Charlie Clements James Sutton |
| "Best Actress" | Emma Rigby | Jo Joyner Lacey Turner Charlotte Bellamy |
| "Sexiest Male" | Rob James-Collier | Ricky Whittle Robert Kazinsky Scott Maslen |
| "Sexiest Female" | Roxanne McKee | Jennifer Metcalfe Samantha Janus |
| "Best Newcomer" | Michelle Keegan | Stephen Lord Rita Simons Nico Mirallegro |
| "Best Exit" | Gemma Bissix | Sophie Thompson Peter Martin Guy Burnet |
| "Best Comedy Performance" | Maggie Jones | Katherine Kelly Cheryl Fergison Charlie Hardwick |
| "Best On-Screen Partnership" | Matt Littler & Darren Jeffries | David Neilson & Katherine Kelly Cheryl Fergison & Linda Henry Samantha Janus & Rita Simons |
| "Best Dramatic Performance" | Jo Joyner | Jack P. Shepherd Charlotte Bellamy Emma Rigby |
| "Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress" | Jamie Borthwick | Brooke Vincent Eden Taylor-Draper Ellis Hollins |
| "Villain of the Year" | Jack P. Shepherd | Jake Wood Barry Sloane Sophie Thompson |
| "Spectacular Scene of the Year" | Clare and Katy drive off a cliff | George and Nick's car crash The Land Rover rolls into the lake Justin Burton is run over |
| "Best Storyline" | The aftermath of Max and Stacey's affair | John Paul & Craig's affair Hannah's anorexia Nick in a wheelchair and George's guilt |
| "Best Single Episode" | Heartbreak - Daniel's death | "Tread Softly/Up Close and Personal" Christmas Day 2007 "The Revelation" |
| "Special Achievement Award" | Tim Fee | N/A |
| "Lifetime Achievement Award" | Liz Dawn | N/A |
2007 winners
2006 winners
2005 winners
, who played Seth Armstrong in Emmerdale, was remembered during the ceremony, after passing away in February 2005.| Award | Winners | Nominees |
| "Best British Soap" | Coronation Street | Doctors EastEnders Emmerdale Family Affairs Hollyoaks |
| "Best Actor" | Shane Richie | Antony Cotton Simon Gregson Nigel Harman |
| "Best Actress" | Suranne Jones | Kacey Ainsworth Emma Atkins Jessie Wallace |
| "Sexiest Male" | Nigel Harman | |
| "Sexiest Female" | Jodi Albert | |
| "Best Newcomer" | Andrea Green | Antony Cotton Charlie Hardwick Tracy-Ann Oberman |
| "Best Exit" | Charlie Brooks | Emma Atkins Sam Barriscale Sasha Behar |
| "Best Comedy Performance" | Maggie Jones | Deena Payne Carley Stenson Ebony Thomas |
| "Best On-Screen Partnership" | John Bardon & June Brown | Sam Aston & Schmeichel Elizabeth Estensen & Charlie Hardwick Alex Carter & Lee Otway |
| "Best Dramatic Performance" | Kazia Pelka | Gary Beadle David Neilson Lee Otway |
| "Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress" | Sam Aston | Chris Fountain Lacey Turner Charley Webb |
| "Best Bitch" | Kate Ford | Gabrielle Glaister Patsy Kensit Lacey Turner |
| "Villain of the Year" Presented by Alice Cooper | Sasha Behar | Lorraine Chase Tracy-Ann Oberman Bill Ward |
| "Spectacular Scene of the Year" | Maya takes Dev and Sunita hostage and blows up the shop | Les and Cilla's whirlpool disaster Tom's firework party The Open-Top Bus |
| "Best Storyline" | Gary and Chrissy learn friend Bradley has been abusing their daughter Chloe | Maya's revenge on Dev and Sunita Diane's struggle with cancer Bombhead's grief over his mother |
| "Best Single Episode" | Charity and Tom's wedding | Maya blows up Dev's shops Past Imperfect Christmas Day |
| "Special Achievement Award" | John Stevenson | N/A |
| "Lifetime Achievement Award" | June Brown | N/A |
2004 winners
2003 winners
2002 winners
2001 winners
2000 winners
1999 winners
Awards statistics
| Award | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
| Best Actor | EE | EE | EE | EE | CO | EE | EE | EE | CO | HO | EE | EE | EM | EM | CO | CO | EE | EM | EM | CO | HO |
| Best Actress | EE | EE | EE | EE | EE | CO | CO | EE | CO | HO | CO | EE | EE | CO | HO | CO | EE | EE | EM | CO | EM |
| Best Bitch | CO | CO | EM | ||||||||||||||||||
| Best British Soap | CO | EE | EE | EE | CO | EE | CO | EE | CO | EE | EE | EE | EE | EE | CO | HO | EE | EM | EM | CO | HO |
| Best Comedy Performance | CO | CO | BR | CO | CO | HO | CO | EM | HO | CO | EE | CO | CO | CO | CO | CO | CO | CO | CO | DO | DO |
| Best Dramatic Performance | EM | EE | CO | BR | CO | EM | FA | CO | EE | EE | DO | EE | CO | EE | CO | CO | EE | ||||
| Best Female Dramatic Performance | EE | CO | CO | EE | |||||||||||||||||
| Best Male Dramatic Performance | EM | EM | HO | HO | |||||||||||||||||
| Best Exit | EM | EM | CO | EM | CO | EM | EE | EM | CO | HO | CO | EE | CO | CO | CO | ||||||
| Best Foreign Soap | HA | HA | |||||||||||||||||||
| Best Newcomer | HO | EE | EE | BR | EE | DO | EE | CO | CO | CO | EE | HO | CO | HO | EE | DO | EE | CO | EE | CO | |
| Best On-Screen Partnership | CO | BR | CO | EE | BR | CO | EE | CO | DO | HO | EE | DO | EE | EE | HO | CO | EE | CO | HO | HO | EE |
| Best Single Episode | CO | EE | EM | DO | EM | EE | DO | EE | DO | EE | CO | CO | EM | CO | EE | DO | EM | HO | CO | ||
| Best Storyline | EE | CO | CO | BR | CO | CO | FA | HO | CO | EE | DO | EE | CO | EM | CO | CO | EE | EE | EM | HO | CO |
| Best Young Performance | EE | CO | HO | EM | EE | EE | DO | CO | EE | EM | HO | EM | HO | CO | EM | EE | |||||
| Best Villain | CO | EE | EE | EE | CO | EE | CO | EE | HO | CO | CO | EE | HO | CO | CO | HO | HO | CO | DO | CO | HO |
| Hero of the Year | EM | ND | CO | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lifetime/Outstanding Achievement | BR | CO | EE | CO | EE | CO | EE | CO | CO | EE | EE | CO | CO | EE | HO | EE | CO | ||||
| Outstanding Achievement Off-Screen | EE | EE | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sexiest Male | EE | EE | EE | EE | EE | EE | EE | CO | CO | CO | EE | EE | EE | EE | HO | HO | |||||
| Sexiest Female | EE | EE | EE | EE | EE | EE | HO | EE | HO | HO | CO | CO | CO | CO | CO | CO | |||||
| Special Achievement | CO | BR | EE | IN | CO | IN | EE | EM | CO | EM | EM | EE | |||||||||
| Scene of the Year/Spectacular Scene | BR | EM | HO | CO | EM | CO | EM | EM | HO | EM | HO | CO | EM | HO | EM | EM | EM | HO | MS | CO | |
| The Tony Warren Award | MS | EE | CO | EM | |||||||||||||||||
| Greatest Moment | EM |
Note: Crossroads was nominated from 2001 to 2003, but did not receive any awards. The "Best Foreign Soap" category also featured Neighbours, Sunset Beach and The Bold and the Beautiful in 1999.
A. James Bain was a casting director who worked for both Coronation Street and Emmerdale.
B. In 2018, Doctors and EastEnders tied in the "Scene of the Year" award, so they both won.