His work was included in the 'First Sale of Contemporary British Crafts' at Sotheby's in 1980 and in 2002 at the Centenary exhibition celebrating the Hill House designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
In 1989 he gained The Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers Ambrose Heal Award for his craft documentary films.
In 2007 Broun set up his own publishing company and launched The Revised Bespoke edition of his first book 'The Incredible Router'.
In 2008 he was invited to become a freelance inspector for The British Accreditation Council for independent further and higher education.
With co-judge Andrew Lawton the award is run every two years and is open to any resident citizen of The British Isles over 18.