Taylor Swift pips Katy Perry to be named Elle's Woman of the Year

Taylor Swift has been named as Woman of the Year at Elle Style Awards after beating Katy Perry, who won the award previous year.

The 25-year-old songstress was presented with her award at the event by another winner, Sam Smith, who was named musician of the year, the Mirror reported.

'X-Factor' guru Simon Cowell was recognized for his outstanding contribution to entertainment.

Here is the list of other winners:

Editor's Choice: Christopher Bailey

Emerging Designer: Ashley Williams

Musician of the Year: Sam Smith

Contemporary Brand: MARC by Marc Jacobs Katie Hillier and Luella Bartley

Model of the Year: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

TV Actress: Maggie Gyllenhaal

HandM Conscious Award: Lily Cole

Rising Star: Rebel Wilson

Accessories Designer: Stuart Vevers

Lifetime Achievement Award: Manolo Blahnik

Actor of the Year: Luke Evans

Breakthrough Actress: Cara Delevingne

Red Carpet Designer: Mary Katrantzou

Film Actress: Diane Kruger

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