Patrick Barron Hopkirk was a rally driver from Northern Ireland, he was considered to be one of the finest rally drivers that the United Kingdom ever produced. Following his retirement from competing he became well known for his charity work and for running his successful automotive accessories business and driving school.
Hopkirk (second on the right) at the 1965 1000 Lakes Rally
Paddy Hopkirk (left) and Tony Fall (right) with Miss Stampede at the Calgary Exhibition grounds, June 1968 before the Shell 4000 Rally
The New Year Honours 2016 were appointments by some of the 16 Commonwealth realms to various orders and honours to recognise and reward good works by citizens of those countries. The New Year Honours are awarded as part of the New Year celebrations at the start of January. The official lists of the 2016 New Year Honours for civilians and military were announced on 31 December.
The riband and badge of the Order of Merit
The riband and badge of a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour
Star of a Commander or Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order
Insignia of a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire