Sir William Wright CBE has been awarded the Freedom of the Borough of Mid and East Antrim.
The businessman and founder of Wrightbus was honoured at a ceremony at The Braid in Ballymena in front of family, friends, colleagues and special guests.
Councillors proposed and agreed the award in recognition of Sir William’s contribution to global business and the local economy.
Sir William Wright CBE says: “To receive the Freedom of the Borough is a great honour, particularly as it is bestowed from my birthplace, the area where my business is based, and a place I am proud to call home.”