The Tejano Music Awards for Female Vocalist of The Year was an honor presented to recording artists in Tejano music. The Tejano Music Awards ceremony that was established in 1981, showcased female entertainers who achieved accolades, recognition, high record sales or a big fan base. The Tejano Music Awards honors several other categories which are presented at the ceremony annually to "honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales or chart position".