Katy Perry To Receive Woman Of The Year Award From Billboard

Katy Perry will be presented with the Woman of the Year award at the 2012 Billboard Women in Music to be held on November 30th at Capitale in New York City. 

Katy Perry To Receive Billboard Top Award

The said award honors the achievements of a trailblazing female recording artist over the past 12 months, and acknowledges her overall success in the music business and her leadership in embracing the changing industry.

"Katy Perry broke into the industry not even five years ago, and has already accomplished more than most artists can hope for in an entire career," said Bill Werde, Billboard's editorial director. "We are thrilled to celebrate these incredible achievements and her amazing past 12 months by honoring her with the Billboard Woman of the Year Award. With what seems like a never-ending supply of record-breaking, chart-topping hits, coupled with her unique and fresh style, Katy Perry is hands-down one of the most exciting and inspiring artists in the industry today."

The Billboard Women in Music event celebrates the most powerful and talented women in music, and past Woman of the Year honorees have included Beyonce, Fergie and Taylor Swift.

The event is also held in conjunction with the much-anticipated publication of Billboard's Women in Music Power Players list, which recognizes the top female music executives who are leading the industry with their artistic and business vision.