The BRIT Awards announced Tuesday (Feb. 3) that Ronson will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award at this year's ceremony, making him the first recipient of the prize in seven years.
"This is the most meaningful honor of my career," Ronson said in a statement. "I think of the times I've watched artists I revere accept this same award. The idea that I'm now standing in that lineage feels impossible. I left England as a kid, but this country runs through everything I've made.
"The U.K. artists I've worked with -- their brilliance and refusal to compromise -- shaped not just my work, but how I understand what music should do. And more than anything, it's the crowds here who've sustained and showed up for me. The fans, the festival crowds, the record buyers and streamers -- the love has always been overwhelming. I'm beyond grateful for all of it."
Ronson is receiving the award in recognition of his role in shaping multi-platinum records for renowned artists worldwide. His accolades include two BRIT Awards, nine Grammy Awards (including two for record of the year and one for producer of the year, non-classical) as well as an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and a Grammy for cowriting "Shallow" with Lady Gaga, Anthony Rossomando and Andrew Wyatt for the 2018 blockbuster A Star Is Born.
Over the course of his two-decade career, the 50-year-old, who was born in London and raised in New York, has amassed 25 billion global streams across such hits as "Uptown Funk" featuring Bruno Mars, "Valerie" by Amy Winehouse and "Nothing Breaks Like a Heart" featuring Miley Cyrus. His work has earned acclaim for its blend of funk, soul, pop and electronic music.
In 2025, Ronson released the memoir Night People, chronicling his formative years as a DJ in the 1990s New York club scene and offering a look at the musical influences that have shaped his distinctive style.
Stacey Tang, chair of the 2026 BRIT Awards Committee and co-president of RCA Records at Sony Music U.K. said in a statement: "Mark's creative influence spans every corner of contemporary culture. He has shaped the musical landscape globally with incredible albums, his own artist releases as well as those in collaboration with phenomenal talents he has discovered and nurtured.
"Mark has an extraordinary ability to elevate each project he works on. This award recognizes his huge contribution to British music's global story and cements his place as one of the most innovative creators of our time."
The BRITs Outstanding Contribution to Music Award was last presented in 2019 to P!nk. Other previous recipients include David Bowie, Oasis, Sir Paul McCartney, Spice Girls, Elton John, Queen, U2, Robbie Williams and Blur.
The upcoming awards show will feature a live performance by Ronson and also feature previously confirmed acts Harry Styles, Wolf Alice and Olivia Dean.
Nominations for the BRIT Awards were announced Jan. 21, with Olivia Dean and Lola Young leading the pack with five nominations each, with Sam Fender placed on four.
The 2026 ceremony will take place at Manchester's Co-op Live arena on Feb. 28, the first time that it has been held outside of London during its nearly 50 year history.
