South Africa, Feb. 20 -- True innovator

A true innovator in sports journalism, Visser has made history as the first woman to achieve numerous milestones in the industry, earning her place as the most highly acclaimed female sportscaster of all time.

The New York Festivals Lifetime Achievement Award, launched in 2011, honours prominent industry leaders, innovators, and driving forces in the broadcast world whose groundbreaking accomplishments have advanced their field and left a lasting impact on the industry. The award recipient will be celebrated at the annual Storytellers Gala virtual event, which will recognise TV & Film Awards and Radio Awards trophy winners in May 2025.

"I am deeply honoured to receive the Lifetime Achievement Awa...