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Billboard Latin Women in Music
Latin music award honoring women From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Billboard Latin Women in Music is an annual event presented by Billboard magazine for "groundbreaking women who are shaping the future of Latin music".[1] The event was created in 2023 as a "response to an exploding Latin music business that crossed borders and continents but was united in language and repertoire".[2] Since its inception, the event has been broadcast by Telemundo.[1]
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Ana Gabriel, Emilia, Evaluna Montaner, Goyo, Thalía, and Shakira were among the first honorees at the inaugural event, with the latter being named Woman of the Year.[3] Karol G and Selena Gomez, who have won Woman of the Year in 2024 and 2025,[4][5] were also named Woman of the Year on the American edition of the awards in 2024 and 2017, respectively.[6][7]
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Woman of the Year Award
The Woman of the Year Award is presented to a "female artist who has demonstrated exceptional success, leadership and cultural influence in the music industry and beyond".[8]
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Legend Award
The Legend Award is presented to artists who have left a "unique and immeasurable legacy and have significantly impacted the industry throughout their careers with their musical work".[10]
Rising Star Award
Recognizes an artist's "emerging talent’s success in growing their musical prowess and solidifying their place in the industry".[14]
Visionary Award
Recognizes an artist for "developing a sound and aesthetic that are intensely personal, are all her own, and cross genres and styles".[16]
Tradition and Future Award
Recognizes an artist for "maintaining alive the musical and artistic tradition of her family".[17]
Musical Dynasty Award
Recognizes an artist for "continuing the legacy of an emblematic family".[19]
Agent of Change Award
Recognizes an artist for "shining a positive light through her music and activism on equal rights".[17]
Global Powerhouse Award
The Global Powerhouse Award was given for the first time to Thalía for her "indelible contributions in the Latin pop field for more than three decades".[21]
Global Impact Award
Recognizes an artist who have an "exceptional ability to connect with audiences worldwide, not only through their music but also by positively influencing popular culture, as well as serving as ambassadors of Latin culture on a global scale".[14]
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognizes an artist for their musical trajectory.[22][23]
Spirit of Change Award
Recognizes an artist who "drives positive change within music, society and beyond entertainment".[22]
Pioneer Award
Recognizes an artist who "pioneered new paths, broken barriers and inspired future generations through their innovative artistry, cultural impact and enduring legacy".[24]
Vanguard Award
Recognizes an artist for their "groundbreaking contributions to Latin pop".[23]
Impact Award
Recognizes an artist for their "extraordinary contributions to the music industry and society".[23]
Unstoppable Artist Award
Recognizes an artist for their "sustained influence in the music industry".[25]
Unbreakable Award
Recognizes "collaboration between Latin women artists who have made an indelible impact on the music industry".[25]
Evolution Award
Recognizes an artist for who have "demonstrated exceptional growth, transformation, and innovation throughout their artistic journey, and an enduring impact and commitment to evolving their vision and voice".[25]
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See also
- Leading Ladies of Entertainment, a similar award presented by the Latin Recording Academy
- List of media awards honoring women
- Women in Latin music
References
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