 He retired from the post in 2017.In 2008 he was accepted into the "National Eisteddfod of Wales" 'Gorsedd y Beirdd' – Bardic Circle.2009 brought the award of the Chancellor's Medal at the "University of Glamorgan", now the "University of South Wales" for his outstanding contribution to the educational and cultural life of Wales and his tireless commitment to its people, in particular to those in need.