Gomez, Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Lopez are among the top nominees announced for the 2011 ALMA Awards, which will be presented in Santa Monica, California, in honour of entertainers who promote a positive image of Hispanic culture.
The trio were nominated, along with Naya Rivera and Shakira, for favourite female music artist. Gomez was also nominated for favourite TV actress for Wizards of Waverly Place, while Aguilera was nominated for reality show The Voice and Lopez for the smash hit American Idol.
Aguilera also received a nod for favourite comedy/musical movie actress for Burlesque, while Gomez was nominated in the same category for Monte Carlo.
The awards, presented by the National Council of La Raza, will be bestowed during a September 10 ceremony at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.
George Lopez and Eva Longoria will co-host the event, which will be taped and broadcast in the US on September 16.