The World Music Awards was an international award show established in 1989 by co-founder John Martinotti and under the patronage of Prince Albert II of Monaco, held annually in Monte Carlo. The event honored the world's best-selling artists across various categories and territories, with past recipients including global superstars like Madonna, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Adele, and Beyoncé, receiving distinctive gold-plated awards depicting an artist holding the world. The last ceremony took place in 2014.
Beyond celebrating musical achievements, a core mission of the World Music Awards was its significant charitable work. Each edition contributed to building essential facilities such as hospitals, schools, or orphanages through the Monaco Aide et Presence Foundation and the Combonian Missionary Association, supporting underdeveloped areas in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America. These efforts resulted in 23 operational centers that continue to provide life-saving services, shelter, and education to those in need.