“I share this award with our incredible team, long-standing partners, generous supporters, and global citizens everywhere who have taken action with us over the past decade and beyond," said Evans.
The rapper has already won 22 Grammys and is likely to win more.
The eligibility year ran from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30 every year for more than three decades, but no more.
The annual dance industry gathering happens at the Mondrian Ibiza and Hyde Ibiza hotels this April 23-25.
The May 14 ceremony will also salute the previous year’s top composers for film, TV and visual media.
“Tonight was a fantastic celebration of Australian music and the remarkable artists this country produces,” said editor-in-chief Neil Griffiths.
The event marked the end of BMI’s run hosting the dinner, with plans for NAB to continue the Hall of Fame tradition moving forward.
Big Machine Music, Jordan Davis, Jessie Jo Dillon and "The Painter" lead winners for this year's ceremony.
The star has won three American Music Awards and has performed on the show more than 10 times.
Both artists have been nominated multiple times on their own.
