Anne Kirkbride is set to receive the Outstanding Achievement gong at the British Soap Awards for her role as Deirdre Barlow.
The Coronation Street legend, who passed away in January after a short battle with cancer, will have another moment to shine during the ceremony, which is due to be held at the Palace Theatre in Manchester on Saturday.
It is sure to be an emotionally-charged moment as Bill Roache, who plays the late soap star's screen partner Ken Barlow, will present the accolade to Anne's real-life husband, David Beckett.
The gesture marks only the second time in the 16-year history of the event that an award has been given posthumously.
It is, however, the first time that a posthumous gong will be given to an on-screen performer.
A Corrie source told Mail Online: 'We're delighted such a well-loved and respected actress is being honoured with this Outstanding Achievement award.
'Anne created such an iconic soap character who was part of our lives for over four decades.'
The late actress could end up securing two gongs during the course of evening, which is due to air on Thursday 21 May.
Anne has been nominated for Spectacular Scene of the Year for her exit performance, which saw her throw a trifle around the Barlow household.
The cast and crew of Coronation Street, along with its millions of viewers, were left devastated at the start of the year when Anne passed away in January.
And in an upcoming episode of the ITV drama, fans will soon see how Deirdre's close family and friends learn that she has passed away from a suspected aneurysm, according to latest reports.
The Sun’s TV Biz claim that Deirdre's loved ones find out the tragic news after they throw a surprise party to welcome her back to Weatherfield.
Viewers will reportedly see local resident, Bev Unwin reveal that the much-loved character died ‘peacefully’ in her garden before making a return to the cobbles.
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