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Mr Owen, who has been broadcasting for more than 50 years, described opening the letter confirming the accolade as a "real wow moment".

"I'm absolutely delighted and I feel very honoured, I still can't quite get my head around it," he said.

The 76-year-old has won other awards, including being named best on-screen personality at the Royal Television Society Midlands awards last year.

He described his career as interesting and stimulating adding that "he would not have missed it for the world".

"I still feel very passionate about doing this job and I feel very lucky to still be doing it," he said.

Mr Owen has presented various shows over the years including co-hosting Good Morning with Anne and Nick in the 1990s.

In the last 30 years, Mr Owen had been involved with charities like the Edward's Trust and Baby Lifeline along with Prostate Cancer UK.

He underwent treatment for prostate cancer last year and spoke publicly about his experience which saw a surge in people being tested for the disease.

Laura Kerby, chief executive of Prostate Cancer UK, said more than 11,000 men took part in the charity's online risk checker on the day that Mr Owen spoke about his treatment, increasing its usage by 400%.

"It's so important when people have broadcasting experience and they talk honestly about their experiences because it breaks down some of the stigma of prostate cancer," she said.

"We're absolutely delighted that Nick has been acknowledged, it's well deserved and we really thank him for everything he's done for us."

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