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The girl group were named band of the year at the London ceremony following their successful comeback tour.
Allen, who arrived at the event with her hair dyed pink, received the special choice award from the magazine's editor Jo Elvin.
Elvin said: "With reams of column inches to match her considerable talents, no Women of the Year lineup could be complete without the one and only Lily Allen."
Kate Moss was named best entrepreneur for her Top Shop clothing range and Kelly Osbourne triumphed in the theatre actress category for her debut in musical Chicago.
Elsewhere, Gavin & Stacey's Joanna Page won the comedy actress gong, while Ashes To Ashes star Keeley Hawes collected her best UK TV actress prize from co-star Philip Glenister.
Mark Ronson was named man of the year at the awards, which are voted for by the magazine's readers.
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