Creator Tim Kring's work on the multimedia facets of the Heroes experience are being recognised by the International Academy of Television Arts & Science.

Kring will be presented with the 2010 Pioneer Prize at the International Digital Emmy Awards on April 12th at the MIPTV Media Market event in Cannes.

"Tim Kring is a masterful storyteller and the Heroes Evolutions digital experience is the ultimate showcase for successfully integrating technology and content," Academy president and CEO Bruce Paisner told the Hollywood Reporter.

Heroes Evolution combines games, graphic novels and mobile formats to expand the audience's viewing experience of the superhero show, which wraps its fourth season in America next week. No announcement has yet been made as to its future, with poor ratings for much of this season.