Form Music Video Best Long Form Music Video Special awards There are special awards which are awarded without nominations, typically for achievements of longer than the past year, which the standard awards apply to: Person of the Year is a Special Merit Award presented to an individual who has had a significant effect on Latin music and has taken part in extensive philanthropy. Lifetime Achievement Award: is a Special Merit Award presented to performers who have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording during their careers. Trustees Awards: is a Special Merit Award presented to individuals who have made significant contributions, other than performance, to the field of recording during their careers. Hall of Fame Award honors recordings that are at least twenty-five years old that have made significant contributions References The Latin GRAMMY Award Categories The Latin GRAMMY Award Category Guidelines The Latin GRAMMY Special Awards . Music-related lists American music-related lists