Gloria Estefan is to receive the BMI's Icon Award at their annual Latin Awards ceremony on 12 Mar in Palm Beach, Florida.
The gala event recognises the achievements of the songwriters and publishers of the biggest Latin tracks of the last year in terms of US radio and television airplay, with gongs handed out in categories such as Songwriter Of The Year and Top Publisher.
According to the organisation, the Icon Award is given to artists judged to have had "a unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers". Past Icon winners include Carlos Santana and Gustavo Santaolalla.