Billboard Latin Women in Music is an annual event presented by Billboard magazine for "groundbreaking women who are shaping the future of Latin music". 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". Since its inception, the event has been broadcast by Telemundo.
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. Karol G and Selena Gomez, who have won Woman of the Year in 2024 and 2025 respectively, were also named Woman of the Year at the all-genre Billboard Women in Music awards in 2024 and 2017, respectively.
List of honorees + Key Indicates posthumous recipient
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".
+ Year Image Recipient Nationality 2023 Shakira Colombia 2024 Colombia 2025 United States 2026 Rosalía Spain
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".
+ Year Image Recipient Nationality 2023 Mexico 2024 CubaUnited States 2025 CubaUnited States
Rising Star Award The Rising Star Award recognizes "an emerging talent’s success in growing their musical prowess and solidifying their place in the industry".
+ Year Image Recipient Nationality 2023 Emilia Argentina 2024 United States
Visionary Award The Visionary Award is presented to an artist for "developing a sound and aesthetic that are intensely personal, are all her own, and cross genres and styles".
+ Year Image Recipient Nationality 2023 Argentina
Tradition and Future Award The Tradition and Future Award is presented to an artist for "maintaining alive the musical and artistic tradition of her family".
+ Year Image Recipient Nationality 2023 Venezuela
Musical Dynasty Award The Musical Dynasty Award is presented an artist for "continuing the legacy of an emblematic family".
+ Year Image Recipient Nationality 2024 MexicoUnited States
Agent of Change Award The Agent of Change Award is presented to an artist for "shining a positive light through her music and activism on equal rights".
+ Year Image Recipient Nationality 2023 Goyo Colombia
Global Powerhouse Award The Global Powerhouse Award is presented to an artist for their "indelible contributions in the Latin pop field for more than three decades".
+ Year Image Recipient Nationality 2023 Thalía Mexico
Global Impact Award The Global Impact Award is presented to an artist who has 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".
+ Year Image Recipient Nationality 2024 United States 2026 United States
Lifetime Achievement Award The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an artist for their musical trajectory.
+ Year Image Recipient Nationality 2024 Mexico 2025 Puerto Rico 2026 Mexico
Spirit of Change Award The Spirit of Change Award is presented to an artist who "drives positive change within music, society and beyond entertainment".
+ Year Image Recipient Nationality 2024 Puerto Rico 2026 Mexico
Pioneer Award The Pioneer Award is presented to an artist who "pioneered new paths, broken barriers and inspired future generations through their innovative artistry, cultural impact and enduring legacy".
+ Year Image Recipient Nationality 2024 Puerto Rico 2026 Ivy Queen Puerto Rico
Vanguard Award The Vanguard Award is presented to an artist for their "groundbreaking contributions to Latin pop".
+ Year Image Recipient Nationality 2025 Anitta Brazil
Impact Award The Impact Award is presented to an artist for their "extraordinary contributions to the music industry and society".
+ Year Image Recipient Nationality 2025 United States
Unstoppable Artist Award The Unstoppable Artist Award is presented to an artist for their "sustained influence in the music industry".
+ Year Image Recipient Nationality 2025 Dominican Republic 2026 Young Miko Puerto Rico
Unbreakable Award The Unbreakable Award is presented for "collaboration between Latin women artists who have made an indelible impact on the music industry".
+ Year Image Recipient Nationality 2025 Ha*Ash United States
Evolution Award The Evolution Award is presented to an artist who has "demonstrated exceptional growth, transformation, and innovation throughout their artistic journey, and an enduring impact and commitment to evolving their vision and voice".
+ Year Image Recipient Nationality 2025 Belinda Mexico 2026 Spain
Artistic Excellence Award The Artistic Excellence Award is presented to an artist whose "work is defined by exceptional craftsmanship, consistency, and a distinct creative identity".
+ Year Image Recipient Nationality 2026 Mexico
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
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