Natalie Imbruglia: recognises her international chart and sales success of her single, "Torn" (October 1997) and the related album, Left of the Middle (November 1997).[5]
Special Achievement Award
Bill Armstrong: received for the establishment of his Armstrong Studios, which provided "[the] introduction of Multi Track Recording in Australia... the first 8-track recorded into Australia, then 16- and 24-track machines together with State of the Art mixing desks."[6]
Ron Tudor: "[his] involvement in the development of the Australian Recording Industry is well recognised throughout Australia and overseas... his greatest moments have been in witnessing the growth and success of our industry and many of Australia's very first recording artists climb their way to recognition at home and overseas."[7]
Richard Clapton inducted by INXS member, Andrew Farriss. When previewing his induction, Clapton observed, "That's very apt. Especially since I wrote a really good song with Andrew a few months ago."[8]