Greg Berlanti to Receive International Emmy Founders Award

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has revealed that writer, director and producer Greg Berlanti will receive the 2018 International Emmy Founders Award.

The award will be presented to Berlanti at the 46th International Emmy Awards Gala on Monday, November 19, in New York City. Berlanti currently holds the record for most shows on U.S. television networks at the same time (11). He is best known for his work as executive producer and co-creator of The CW’s Arrow, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl. Additionally, Berlanti serves as executive producer on Riverdale, Black Lightning and Blindspot.

“Greg Berlanti is a renaissance producer whose shows and characters have the unique power to strike a chord with global audiences across all genres and demographics,” said Academy President and CEO Bruce L. Paisner. “We look forward to honoring his remarkable body of work with our Founders Award.”

Berlanti commented: “I am humbled and honored to be recognized this year by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences with the Founders Award. Knowing that our shows are reaching a global audience is incredibly rewarding. I endeavor to continue to be a part of meaningful and entertaining content that resonates with a worldwide fanbase.”