John H Hughes in his ceremonial robes at the presentation of his honorary degree
THE man in charge of the organisation which runs a leading Dudley tourist attraction has scooped a top award.
John H Hughes, chairman of the Black Country Living Museum Trust, has been given an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Business Administration from the University of Wolverhampton.
Mr Hughes was handed the award in recognition of his success in business and his work at the museum where he has been trust chairman since 2006.
He said: “I am truly humbled that my career in the finance and industrial sectors and latterly with the museum should be recognised with this most prestigious honorary degree by this great university of opportunity.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here