Howard Wood, the chairman and co-founder of Community of Arran Seabed Trust, (COAST) has received an Order of the British Empire, (OBE) for services to the marine environment. Howard, his wife Lesley and two children Martin and Jenna travelled to London on Friday, May 6 where HRH The Prince of Wales presented him with the honour at an investiture at Buckingham Palace.
Howard told The Banner: ‘I was delighted to receive the award from HRH The Prince of Wales, who is an ardent and passionate supporter of marine conservation.’ Prince Charles is president of the Marine Conservation Society.
Jenna, Martin, Howard and Lesley Wood are pictured outside Buckingham Palace after Howard received his OBE.