J Balvin was recognized for his philanthropic work at the Billboard Latin Music Awards on Sunday as the recipient of the Spirit of Hope Award.

T he 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards lit up the Jackie Gleason Theater in Medley, Florida, celebrating the top artists in Latin music. With emotional speeches and unforgettable

J Balvin, Maria Becerra, Gloria Trevi and more posed on the carpet as they arrived for the ceremony, which will broadcast Sunday, Oct. 20.

Billboard presents the Billboard Latin Music Awards to honor the most popular albums, songs and performers in Latin music. Karol G leads this year's nominees, followed by Bad Bunny and Peso Pluma. The Billboard Latin Music Awards will air Sunday at 9 p.m. EDT on Telemundo and Universo. The ceremony will also be available to stream on Peacock.

Karol G was the big winner at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards with eight trophies including Global 200 Latin artist of the year and tour of the year. Her song “Qlona” with Peso Pluma won the awards for Hot Latin Song of the year;

Special awards honorees, Pepe Aguilar, J Balvin and Alejandro Sanz, each gave emotional speeches as they accepted their respective honors. Aguilar was inducted into the Billboard Hall of Fame, and said: “The way to remain relevant has been through my passion for my music and by reinventing when it was necessary.

Karol G emerged as the biggest winner in this year edition of the Latin Billboard Awards. Peso Pluma, Bad Bunny and Fuerza Régida followed.