Sarah Geronimo Is Billboard Philippines Women In Music’s First-Ever Woman Of The Year

The music industry is ever-evolving, with a cycle of artists coming and going; but no one has quite proved and maintained their immovable place in Filipino music quite like Sarah Geronimo.

The Philippines’ Pop Royalty is undeniably one of the most influential figures in the industry, highly regarded for her mesmerizing stage presence, incomparable vocal excellence, and uninhibited artistry. From releasing multiple platinum albums to selling out major concerts across the world, Geronimo has continuously defined and redefined what it means to be a performer.

With incredible contributions outside of music including blockbuster films, TV shows, and coaching the next generation of artists, Geronimo has become a powerful force in music. In the last year alone, Geronimo has ventured down new paths, reinvented her sound and kicked off a new era of her career.

Beyond just her influence in the Filipino music industry, Geronimo has been recognized and celebrated all across the world. Most recently, she was honored with the Global Force Award at the 2024 Billboard Women In Music Awards, following her wins at other international award-giving bodied like World Music Awards, Mnet Asian Music Awards, and MTV Europe Music Awards.

For these reasons and more, Billboard Philippines has chosen to name Sarah Geronimo with the Woman Of The Year Award at the country’s first-ever Women In Music. Geronimo will receive the award at the highly anticipated event, which will be happening this March.

Woman Of The Year is the biggest award at the Women In Music Awards and is seen as a prestigious honor bestowed to women who have made significant contributions to the music industry and who continue to exemplify excellence through their hard work. These women have changed the music industry and inspired many who follow in their footsteps. In the past, Billboard Women In Music has given this honor to the likes of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Madonna, Ariana Grande, and more.