Scottish broadcaster and journalistKirsty Warkwill receive this yearsBAFTAFellowship, the British Academys top accolade.

TheBAFTA Fellowshipis given in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the industry.

Wark will join other journalists to receive the honor including Jon Snow and Kate Adie.

Kirsty Wark pictured at a BAFTA event in London on April 24th, where it was announced she will receive a Fellowship

Kirsty Wark, pictured this morningEamonn McCormack/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA

She presented theBBCs landmarknews showNewsnightfor 30 years, holding politicians and public figures to account.

Wallaces actions are still being investigated.

This is a wonderful surprise and a great honor, Wark said.

Hannah Fry

Thank you, BAFTA.

Her legacy is unmatched in the world of news and current affairs broadcasting.

Her ability to inform and engage her readers, listeners and viewers is truly inspiring.

And she does all this with enormous charm and wit.

We are thrilled to celebrate her continued and lasting impact on the industry and beyond.