American director-screenwriter Greg Berlanti is set to receive this year’s Governors Award at the 76th Emmys on September 15, the Television Academy announced on Thursday.

“Congratulations to @GBerlanti, recipient of the 2024 Governors Award! The television screenwriter, producer, and director is being recognized for his significant impact on television and culture by depicting the underrepresented in film and in such iconic series as Dawson’s Creek, Riverdale, All American, The Flight Attendant, and You,” Television Academy wrote on X.

Berlanti will be honoured for his significant impact on television with his iconic shows like Dawson’s Creek, Riverdale, All American, The Flight Attendant and You.

“Greg is an extraordinary creator, who consistently delivers characters and stories that are in dialogue with the real world,” said TV Academy chairman Cris Abrego in a statement. “From the beginning of his career, his commitment to representing three-dimensional LGBTQ+ characters in particular has paved the way for greater cultural understanding and acceptance of a community that is often under attack in both social and political discourse. For seizing the power of television to move our culture forward, the Academy is honoured to select Greg Berlanti for this year’s Governors Award.”

Last year, the Governors Award was given to the non-governmental organisation GLAAD. Other recent recipients include the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, Debbie Allen, Tyler Perry and The Perry Foundation, ITVS and the makers of Star Trek and American Idol.