3rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards
| 3rd Latin Grammy Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 18, 2002 | 
| Venue | Kodak Theatre, Los Angeles, California | 
| Hosted by | Gloria Estefan and Jimmy Smits | 
| Highlights | |
| Person of the Year | Vicente Fernández | 
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | CBS | 
The 3rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards were held in Los Angeles at the Kodak Theatre on Wednesday, September 18, 2002. Alejandro Sanz was the night's big winner, winning a total of three awards including Album of the Year. The ceremony returned in style after the 2001 ceremony was cancelled because of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks across America.