Britain's leading Non-Resident Indian (NRI) hotelier Joginder Sangar has been presented the
Community Award in recognition of his outstanding
philanthropic work in the UK.
At a ceremony held in the House of Commons, Rev Jesse Jackson, well known African American civil rights leader presented the award to Sangar.
He described Sangar as a "gentleman who has devoted much of his time to fundraising and philanthropic work with success."
Accepting the award, Sangar said he was humbled and
honoured".
"I only did what everyone is expected to do," he
added. Sangar, who had started business with a small travel agency in East London in 1965, has managed to build up a number of businesses including 5 star hotels, properties, travel agencies and Life Insurance Company and is now Chairman of Mast Craft Ltd.
As Vice Chairman of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Sangar is instrumental in raising over a million pounds for building the new building for the Bhavan.
He also played a key role in raising funds for
constructing the largest Hindu temple in the UK for Lord Venkateswara (Balaji) in Tividale near Birmingham.