Sony/ATV landed big wins at the BMI Latin Awards last night (3/21), namely taking home Publisher of the Year for the third successive year.

The pubco also saw "Despacito" co-writer/artist Luis Fonsi receive the BMI Presidential Award and fellow Sony songwriter, Residente, was honored wth the BMI Champion Award in recognition of his career and humanitarian work.

SATV songwriters also received a number of performance awards, including Luis Fonsi for "Despacito."


Luis Fonsi, BMI VP of Latin Music Delia Orjuela and Sony/ATV President, Latin America/U.S. Latin Jorge Mejia pause in the festivities for a post-win photo.


Seen figuring the whole thing will be lost in translation with us are (l-r): Sony/ATV VP Business & Legal Affairs Nicole Giacco, Manager Creative Yendi Rodriguez, VP Business Development Veronica Vaccarezza, Administration Senior Director Aireen Hevia, President Latin America & U.S. Latin Jorge Mejia, BMI Presdient & CEO Michael O'Neill, Sony/ATV Synch & New Business Amy Roland, SVP Business & Legal Affairs Jonas Kant, BMI VP Latin Music Delia Orjuela