She'll be one of five people to be given the award from SETU.
The Queen of the Ploughing is set to be recognised for her contribution to agriculture.
Laois' Anna May McHugh will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate for her significant contribution to the advancement of the industry from SETU this year.
SETU says her success in a male-dominated industry been pivotal in empowering women in the sector.
Ms. McHugh will be one of five people awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Technological University this Autumn.
She's been Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association for over 50 years.
Also set to receive the award this year are leading Horse Trainer, Willie Mullins, Educator and Humanitarian, Sr Brigid Reynolds, Former Director of Waterford Museum of Treasures, Eamonn McEneaney, and Director of the Griffin Hotel Group, Liam Griffin.
President of SETU, Professor Veronica Campbell, congratulated the candidates, stating that the conferring of an honorary degree is the highest and most prestigious honour a university can bestow: "These awards align with SETU’s mission to place education, creativity, and talent at the core of our region’s economic, social, and cultural growth.
They also reflect our ambitions to position SETU as a leading technological university on both a European and global scale.
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the five nominees on their upcoming conferral."
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