Beyonce To Be Honored With "Woman of the Year Award"

Congrats to Beyonce, Billboard magazine is honoring her with the Woman of the Year Award at the 2009 Billboard Women In Music Event on Oct. 2nd in NYC:

“Beyoncé is multi-platinum artist and a multi-talented woman who clearly embodies the qualities of excellence and achievement that the Billboard Woman Of The Year Award was created to honor,” said Bill Werde, Billboard’s Editorial Director, about Beyoncé, who is the only performer in the 51-year history of the Billboard Hot 100 to top the chart for 10 weeks or more with a group and as a solo artist. “She has not only influenced pop culture with her hit songs and signature dance moves, but has inspired women everywhere with her unique style, business savvy and dedication to charitable causes.”