The Television Academy will present its 2021 Governors Award to actress, producer, choreographer and director Debbie Allen, the group announced Thursday.
The award will be presented to the “Grey’s Anatomy” executive producer at the Emmy Awards ceremony next month “in recognition of her numerous contributions to the television medium through multiple creative forms and her philanthropic endeavors around the world,” the academy said.
“Debbie Allen has been a creative voice for a generation of performers and storytellers and has left an indelible mark on the television industry,” Governors Award selection committee Co-Chair Eva Basler said in a statement. “Debbie’s commitment to mentoring underserved communities has been nothing short of extraordinary.