From 2002 to 2007, the BBC Radio 3 Listeners' Award for 'Artist of the Year' was voted on by Radio 3 Listeners and presented annually as part of the Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards.

2007 Christine Brewer soprano
2006 Miah Persson soprano
2005 Marin Alsop conductor
2004 Charles Mackerras conductor
2003 Thomas Allen baritone
2002 Angela Hewitt piano