The sports network said it was awarding the former Olympian for her bravery in coming out as transgender.

"[Jenner] has shown the courage to embrace a truth that had been hidden for years, and to embark on a journey that may not only give comfort to those facing similar circumstances, but can also help to educate people on the challenges that the transgender community faces," ESPY Awards executive producer Maura Mandt said in a press release.