Film-maker and his wife to receive honorary titles

For the first time in the 20-year history of the Cork Person of the Year Awards, a new accolade will be handed out.

David Puttnam and his wife Patsy will be presented with Honorary Corkman and Corkwoman titles at the ceremony, which takes place at the Rochestown Park Hotel on Jan 18.

Puttnam, who has lived in West Cork for 20 years, is being honoured for his many celebrated Oscar-winning films and for promoting the Cork region abroad.