World's Women Honored

Singer Kelly Clarkson holds her World Entertainment Award at the Women's World Awards Gala in Vienna, Austria, on Thursday, March 5, 2009. More than 1,500 international guests attended the red carpet event.

American singer/songwriter Anastacia poses with her World Artist Award at the Women's World Awards Gala in Vienna, Austria, on Thursday, March 5, 2009.

British singer Marianne Faithfull kisses her Lifetime Achievement Award at the Women's World Awards Gala in Vienna, Austria, on Thursday, March 5, 2009.

Model Elle Macpherson from Australia holds her World Entertainment Award during the Women's World Awards Gala in Vienna, Austria, on Thursday, March 5, 2009.

Italian actress Monica Bellucci, winner of the World Actress Award, is seen during a press conference, at the Women's World Awards 2009, in Vienna, Thursday, March 5, 2009.

Marilyn Carlson Nelson, winner of World Business Award, seen during a press conference at the Women's World Awards 2009, in Vienna, Thursday, March 5, 2009. She is chairman and CEO of the Minneapolis--based Carlson Companies Inc.

Italian actress Claudia Cardinale shows her Benazir Bhutto World Tolerance Award at the Women's World Awards Gala in Vienna, Austria, on Thursday, March 5, 2009.

Northern Ireland's Betty Williams, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1976, shows her World Achievement Award at the Women's World Awards Gala in Vienna, Austria, on Thursday, March 5, 2009.

Marilyn Carlson Nelson, winner of the World Business Award, walks the red carpet at the Women's World Awards Gala in Vienna, Austria, on Thursday, March 5, 2009.

Queen Noor of Jordan walks the red carpet prior to the Women's World Awards Gala in Vienna, Austria, on Thursday, March 5, 2009. The queen was host of this year's event.

Italian actress Monica Bellucci is seen on the red carpet prior to the Women's World Awards Gala in Vienna, Austria, Thursday, March 5, 2009.

Italian fashion designer Angela Missoni shows off her World Fashion Award during the Women's World Awards Gala in Vienna, Austria, on Thursday, March 5, 2009.

Singer Anastacia, winner of the World Artist Award, is seen on the red carpet prior the Women's World Awards Gala in Vienna, Austria, on Thursday, March 5, 2009.

Model Elle Macpherson winner of the World Career Award on the red carpet prior the Women's World Awards Gala in Vienna, Austria, on Thursday, March 5, 2009.