The Prince-Abbot has been honoured with the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, issued by President Barack Obama “for lifelong commitment to building a stronger nation through volunteer service.” The Prince-Abbot, who is an Honorary Texan as well as having received honours from the Governors of Kentucky, Nebraska and Georgia, was delighted to receive this honour, which came as a complete surprise to him, and has expressed the hope that it may serve to encourage other Americans to donate their time and effort to worthwhile causes.