And now Vingtenier Mitch Couriard and his famous beard are to be immortalised after he was chosen as the subject for this year’s Jersey Heritage People’s Portrait.
The initiative was launched in 2000 to honour people who have played a major part in Island life, with previous winners including the late trade union leader René Liron, former National Trust for Jersey president Mike Stentiford and Age Concern chairman Daphne Minihane.
And now Mr Couriard’s portrait is to join the others which are on display at the Jersey Museum.
