It is granted by the National Council for Culture and the Arts (CONACULTA) and the government of the state of Sinaloa [es].

Due to its age and significance, it is considered the country's most important dance award.

[1] It was named in honor of José Limón, a dancer and choreographer born in Culiacán, Sinaloa, considered a groundbreaking innovator in the history of contemporary dance, and one who elevated the male figure in the field.

[5] The distinction, considered the country's most important in the medium, is awarded each year during the José Limón International Contemporary Dance Festival, to people or institutions whose work in modern and contemporary dance constitutes a significant contribution to this art in Mexico.

[1] In addition, a person who was not a dancer or choreographer was recognized for the first time – academic Alberto Dallal [es] received an award as one of the most outstanding dance researchers and historians in Mexico.