Disney executive chairman Bob Iger will receive PEN in America Honors during live gala in the fall

New York- Disney executive chairman Bob Iger will be honored during a live America Honors event in the fall.

With restrictions loosing up, many events will open up and safely return. In the fall of this year PEN America will host a live gala in which Bob Iger and others will be recognized for their contributions over the years with recognizing creativity.

Storytelling is at the heart of everything we do at Disney, and it is incredibly important to us to tell stories that best reflect the audiences we’re trying to reach and the world that exists today,” Iger said in a statement today. “I’m delighted to accept this award on behalf of all of the extraordinarily talented writers, creators, innovators, and visionaries who make up The Walt Disney Company, and look forward to celebrating PEN America and the outstanding work they do at this very special event.”

The event will be set October 5th.