During Copenhagen Blues Festival 2005 September 21 – 24 two awards were presented:

Danish Blues Musician of the Year 2005: Thorbjørn Risager, singer/songwriter and guitar player.
The award was presented at the opening ceremony of the festival and given to a Danish blues musician for special musical and artistical work and contribution to the Danish blues music scene.

Copenhagen Blues Festival’s Jubilee Award 2005: Kenn Lending, bandleader, singer/songwriter and guitar player.
In celebration of the festival’s 5 year jubilee in 2005 the festival has awarded another prize as a special recognition of a Danish blues musician for his great musical achievements, productivity and outstanding representation of Danish Blues music all over the world.