The Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame is an honor presented by Billboard magazine at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. The accolade was established in 1994 to recognize musical personalities who have made an impact on the Latin music industry, both commercially and critically. This includes artists who laid the "artistic foundation" for contemporary Latin music. Potential recipients are nominated by Billboard's editorial committee, which decides the merit of each nominee with regard to his or her contribution to Latin music. Artists chosen to be inducted into the Latin Music Hall of Fame include individuals who exemplify Latin music, are pivotal or iconic pioneers, and whose works are a developmental milestone in the Latin music industry.