The Television Academy announced that Michael J. Fox will receive the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at this year’s Emmy Awards. The honor is presented annually to an individual in the television industry whose humanitarian efforts bring credit to the field. The Academy cites Fox’s work on Parkinson’s disease research and advocacy as the basis for the recognition. Fox, a five-time Emmy winner, is also listed as a nominee this year for his guest role in Apple TV+’s Shrinking. Multiple outlets report that the award announcement comes from the Television Academy and frames the decision in terms of Fox’s long-running contributions to Parkinson’s-related efforts. The Bob Hope Humanitarian Award is one of the organization’s major honors and is distinct from competitive acting categories. Fox’s planned appearance and the timing of the award will occur during the Emmys ceremony, where the Television Academy typically presents the humanitarian recognition alongside other honors.