Latin music icon Gloria Trevi has been announced as the recipient of this year's President Award at the 2016 BMI Latin Awards.

According to Telemundo, the Mexican pop-rock singer will be honored with the prestigious award at the ceremony, which is scheduled for March 2. The award is presented every year to an individual, such as a songwriter or producer, whose career has had a strong influence on the entertainment industry.

In an official press release, BMI vice president Delia Orjuela noted the Latin singer's influence on Latin music.

"Gloria Trevi has revolutionized Latin Pop," she said. "Breaking boundaries with her emotional, authentic songwriting and luminous performances, she has made an electrifying impact on Latin music for decades and continues to captivate legions of fans around the world. We are thrilled to honor Gloria with this year's President's Award."

The BMI Latin Awards show will be held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Berverly Hills. The yearly award show honors the people behind the biggest Latin songs of the year on television and radio.

Trevi released her latest album "El Amor" last year, and she recently won Favorite Female Artist at the 2015 Latin American Music Awards.

She joins last year's honoree Sergio George -- along with past winners Carlos Vives, Juanes, Pitbull, Kike Santander, Emilio and Gloria Estefan -- as the latest in a small group of Latin musicians who have been awarded the honor.

In 2014, a film called "Gloria" was released in Mexico about the life of the superstar, who has sold over 30 million albums since her career skyrocketed in 1989. The 47-year-old has contributed to over 400 songs throughout her career, which spans over 25 years.

She is known for hit songs like "Pelo Suelto," "Dr. Psiquiatra," Zapatos Viejos," "Con Los Ojos Cerrados," "Una Papa Sin Catsup," "Cinco Minutos," "Psicofonia," "El Favor De La Soledad," "Habla Blah Blah," and "No Querias Lastimarme."

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