Billboard Latin Women in Music explained

Billboard Latin Women in Music
Awarded For:	Contributions to the Latin music industry by women
Country:	United States
Presenter:	Billboard Latin
Holder:	Karol G (Woman of the Year)
Year:	2024

Billboard Latin Women in Music is an annual event by Billboard Latin. The Latin edition of Billboards Woman of the Year event, it would "celebrates Latin female artists, executives and creatives who are proactively working for positive change, inclusion and gender parity in the music industry," according to the magazine. Like its American counterpart, the main award is titled Woman of the Year.^[1] The inaugural ceremony was held on May 6, 2023, with Shakira as the Woman of the Year awardee.^[2]

List of honorees

Woman of the Year Award

• 2023: Shakira
• 2024: Karol G^[3]

Living Legend Award

• 2023: Ana Gabriel
• 2024: Gloria Estefan^[4]

Rising Star Award

• 2023: Emilia
• 2024: Kali Uchis^[5]

Visionary Award

• 2023: Maria Becerra

Tradition and Future Award

• 2023: Evaluna

Musical Dynasty Award

• 2024: Ángela Aguilar

Agent of Change Award

• 2023: Goyo

Global Powerhouse Award

• 2023: Thalía

Global Impact Award

• 2024: Camila Cabello^[5]

Lifetime Achievement Award

• 2024: Ana Bárbara^[6]

Spirit of Change Award

• 2024: Kany García

Pioneer Award Award

• 2024: La India^[7]

See also

• Billboard Philippines Women in Music

Notes and References

1. News: Cobo . Leila . Shakira Is Billboard’s First-Ever ‘Latin Woman of the Year’ . 4 June 2024 . . . 24 April 2023.
2. News: Flores . Griselda . Roiz . Jessica . Latin Women in Music 2023: 6 Things You Didn’t See on TV . 4 June 2024 . Billboard . Penske Media Corporation . 8 May 2024.
3. News: Flores . Griselda . Karol G to Be Honored With Woman of the Year at Billboard Latin Women in Music 2024 . 4 June 2024 . Billboard . Penske Media Corporation . 29 May 2024.
4. News: Raygoza . Isabela . Gloria Estefan & Ángela Aguilar to Be Honored at Billboard Latin Women in Music 2024 . 4 June 2024 . Billboard . Penske Media Corporation . 16 May 2024.
5. News: Ratner-Arias . Sigal . Camila Cabello & Kali Uchis to Be Honored at Billboard Latin Women in Music 2024 . 4 June 2024 . Billboard . Penske Media Corporation . 23 May 2024.
6. News: Raygoza . Isabela . Ana Bárbara & Kany Garcia to Be Honored at Billboard Latin Women in Music 2024 . 4 June 2024 . Billboard . Penske Media Corporation . 8 May 2024.
7. News: Ratner-Arias . Sigal . La India to Be Honored with Pioneer Award at Billboard Latin Women in Music 2024 . 4 June 2024 . Billboard . Penske Media Corporation . 4 June 2024.