Bethesda Studios game director and executive producer Todd Howard will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Game Developer's Choice Awards during GDC in March.

The recognition comes for Howard's work on games with "pioneering open world gameplay" as well as his "his indelible contributions to the world of gaming."

GDC events general manager Meggan Scavio said "We’re proud to honor the visionary developer for his leadership in creating these universes," specifically referring to the Fallout and Elder Scrolls series. In a broader sense, Scavio is referring to the work Howard has done in his 22 years at Bethesda.

"This award reflects on the amazing craft of Todd Howard and his team," Scavio added.

The Game Developer Choice Awards nominees for 2016 in gaming, revealed in January, include Metal Gear Solid V, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and of course, Fallout 4, in which Howard was directly involved.

The awards ceremony takes place on Wednesday, March 16 at 6:30 PT during GDC 2016 in San Francisco. Director Guillermo del Toro and Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima will present the keynote address at GDC 2016.