The inaugural ceremony will be held on September 7, 2024, with Charlotte Cardin as the Woman of the Year awardee.

[1] After the first edition of the Billboard Women in Music in 2007, the awards were given to artists from every nationality who gained achievements in the magazine's charts.

[2] In 2024 Billboard Women in Music intruduced the Global Force Award, given to "singers, songwriters, instrumentalists and producers making groundbreaking contributions to the music industry" selected by Billboard publication around the world.

[4] Billboard Canada Woman of the Year for 2024 is givent to "a canadian recording artist who has exemplified leadership and social progress in the changing music business".

Billboard Canada Icon Award is given to "a canadian female artist of extraordinary accomplishment, who has made historic contributions to the industry and artistry".