Mr Jeffery Brownhut who was Director of Portrush Airshow from 2002 to 2013 has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honour List for services to the Leisure and Tourism industry.
Under Brownhunt’s Directorship, the Airshow has become one of the most successful tourism events in Northern Ireland
The Reverend Alan Knox, who led the Remembrance Service at the airshow for a number of years has also been mentioned in the Honours List, being awarded a British Empire Medal for Services to the Royal British Legion and to the community in Londonderry