The first awarding ceremony of the Latin American Fashion Awards is set to take place in the Dominican Republic, at the Altos de Chavón Amphitheater on November 4, to honor industry talent throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The founders of the institution, Costanza Etro, director of the Milan Fashion Film Festival, and Silvia Arguello revealed the full list of nominees in 14 categories.

Colombian singer J Balvin is going to receive it Indalma de Styl award – Latin American Style Icon. “I’m excited to honor the next generation of Latin American designers and be surrounded by creative minds who want to push the boundaries,” said the artist, who will sing at the event. “It is an honor to be a part of this event that appreciates hard work and high level creativityhe added.

In the remaining categories, 1,500 nominations were submitted from 12 different countries. Colombian-born French fashion designer Heider Ackermann is the president of the jury and members include Stephen Kolb, CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), the president of the Italian National Chamber of Fashion, Carlo Capazza, Vogue’s Carla Martinez de Salles Mexico and Id fashion editor Carlos Nazario.

Hosted by actress Leslie Grace, the ceremony will highlight the winners in the categories Dominican Republic Star, Emerging Photographer of the Year, Fashion Influencer of the Year, Model of the Year, Designer of the Year, Brand of the Year, and more.