ASCAP Honors Top Film and Television Composers and Songwriters at 18th Annual Gala

Hans Zimmer receives the Mancini Award from ASCAP Chairman and President Marilyn Bergman.

(Left photo above) Senior VP of Walt Disney Music Publishing Susan Borgeson (left) accepted awards for Carter Burwell (The Rookie) and Alan Silvestri (Lilo and Stitch); Universal Pictures' Senior Vice President of Music Harry Garfield (right) accepted for James Horner (A Beautiful Mind); they joined Miramax President of Music Randy Spendlove (center) to receive composer John Debney's three awards for Snow Dogs, Scorpion King, and Spy Kids 2, which was co-composed by the film's director and ASCAP composer Robert Rodriguez. (Right photo) Suzanne and Hans Zimmer with Ginny Mancini.

Hans Zimmer with Diane Warren, honored for "Can't Fight the Moonlight" from Coyote Ugly, and James Newton Howard who received awards for his theme from "E.R." and his score for Signs.

Sony Pictures Entertainment's President of Music Lia Vollack, shown with ASCAP's Sue Devine, accepted on behalf of Dave Matthews for his hit song "Where Are You Going" from Mr. Deeds.

One of NBC's new hit series is "American Dream," with a theme entitled "Generation" by Tonic lead singer Emerson Hart and his wife Nicole Hart. Shown are Executive Producer Jonathan Prince and honoree Nicole Hart.

The FOX hit "24" has captivated television audiences, and joining "24" composer Sean Callery are ASCAP's Pamela Allen and two of the series stars, Xander Berkeley and Sarah Clarke.

Publishers Ron Broitman and Michelle Belcher of BMG Songs, Inc., and Stacey Palm and Ira Jaffe of Famous Music Corp., received awards for "Number 1" from Training Day, co-written by writer/artist ly and Waiel "Wally" Yaghnam

Double honoree Rick Marotta, composer of the hit series "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Yes, Dear," shares a laugh onstage with ASCAP Executive Vice President Todd Brabec.

Realsongs' Linda Gallico (l) and Julie Horton (r) shown with ASCAP's Kevin Coogan, received an award for Diane Warren's "Can't Fight the Moonlight" from Coyote Ugly.

Award winner Hans Zimmer and ASCAP Senior Vice President Nancy Knutsen.

Marco Beltrami received awards for his score from ABC's "The Practice" and for the film Blade.

David Kurtz, one of the honorees in the TV category of Most Performed Underscore.

A perennial favorite, Alf Clausen was honored for his continued work on "The Simpsons," which celebrated its 300th episode earlier this year, making it the longest-running comedy in TV history.

Peter Himmelman received his second award for his music from Top TV Series "Judging Amy."

Denis Hannigan, another repeat winner in the Most Performed Underscore category.

Steve Kaplan, one of the honored composers in the Most performed Themes category.

Ken Jordan, who is also a member of the group Crystal Method, received his award for his music on the hit TV drama, "Third Watch.

Dan Foliart was recognized as a composer in the TV category of Most Performed Themes, as well as for his music from the comedy hit series "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter."

Jon Hassell received his award for his theme to "The Practice."

Multiple Grammy-winning songwriter Holly Knight received her first film and television award for her theme to the new TV series "Still Standing."

Nick Glennie-Smith was honored for his score from the feature We Were Soldiers.

Johnny Klimek and Reinhold Heil were honored for their music from the TV hit "Without a Trace."

In the category of Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures, co-publishers John Rutenschroer from Life of the Record and Michael Stanglin (right) of Sevens International received their awards for "Good Morning Beautiful," written by Todd Cerney and Zachary Lyle and featured in Angel Eyes.

Composer and new ASCAP Board member Bruce Broughton received an award for his theme from the hit drama JAG.

Jack Allocco, recognized in the Most Performed Underscore category.

Composer Russ Landau walked away with five awards for his work on the three "Survivor" megahit series, as well as for "Fear Factor." He was also recognized as one of the top five composers in the Most Performed Underscore category.