Carey was the first female artist to receive the award which was sponsored by Chopard in 2003 and had been previously recognized at the World Music Awards as the best selling female artist of the Millennium .
American entertainer Mariah Carey was honored in 2003 .
Mariah Carey was the first female Mariah Carey to receive the award which was sponsored by Chopard in 2003 and had been previously recognized at the World Music Awards as the best selling female artist of the Millennium .
American entertainer Mariah Carey was honored in 2003 .