The Game Developers Conference has announced they’re honoring industry veteran and legend Amy Hennig next year.

Amy will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, making her the first woman to receive the award. Previous recipients of the award include other industry legends like Shigeru Miyamoto, Todd Howard, Warren Spector, and Sid Meier.

“Amy Hennig is a powerful figure in the game world; her work exemplifies what good game narrative can be, with pathos, humor, suspense, and energy,” said Game Developers Conference General Manager Katie Stern. “She is truly one of the most influential developers in the games industry. These past accomplishments are just milestones in a career that we’ll be following for years to come, but for one night at the GDCAs, we’ll reflect on the hard work and artistry that makes game developers like Amy the heart of the industry.”

Hennig is known for her work on iconic titles like Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, the first three Uncharted games, Jak and Daxter, and more. While Hennig originally went to college for film production, she quickly realized her passion was in game development when she was hired to work on 1989’s Electrocop as an artist.

Following her departure from Electronic Arts and her work on their now-cancelled Star Wars game, Hennig founded her own indie studio.

Next year’s Game Developers Conference goes down from March 18th through the 22nd. The Game Developers Choice Awards will be held on March 20th.