Tyler Perry and The Perry Foundation have been selected as recipient of the Television Academy’s 2020 Governors Award. The entertainment mogul will be presented with an Emmy statuette during the 72nd Emmy Awards telecast on ABC on Sept. 20.

Perry is being recognized for his achievements in television and his commitment to offering opportunities to marginalized communities through personal and The Perry Foundation programs of inclusion, engagement, employment and other philanthropic initiatives.

The Governors Award, traditionally presented during the Creative Arts Emmys, is making a leap to the main Emmy telecast, watched by millions of viewers. Perry’s selection harkens back to the early years of the Governors Award when it was given to top entertainers, including Johnny Carson, Bob Hope and Lucille Ball. Over the last three decades, the statuette had been handed out largely to TV shows and networks. No Governors Award was given out last year; the previous four went to “Star Trek,” ITVS, “American Idol” and A+E Networks.

The Governors Award’s presentation to an A-list star is eyed to create a highlight during the primetime ceremony. Perry delivered one of the most memorable and rousing award show speeches when he accepted the BET Ultimate Icon Award last year. (You can watch it below).