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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF EDINBURGH’S BRITANNIA SPICE WINS
RECOGNITION FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CHARITY WORK
The owner of one of Scotland’s best-loved restaurants has been
awarded Curry King of the Year at the Scottish Curry Awards. Dr Wali
Uddin MBE, of Britannia Spice restaurant in Leith, received the award
in recognition for the extensive charity work he has been involved in
during the last year and his time in Scotland.
Dr Uddin, an eminent business-man who was awarded a Member of the
British Empire (MBE) for his services to race relations, was shocked
to receive the award, which was kept under wraps until the winner was
announced on the night.
Dr. Wali Uddin has been involved in the UK’s curry industry
since 1967 taking the Scottish dining scene by storm in 2000 with the
opening of his restaurant in Edinburgh. 2010 sees his dedication to
charitable endeavours mixed with his passion for curry continue with
his support for Concern Worldwide’s Bangladeshi pavement dweller
campaign Amrao Manush project.
The award, which was presented by Shabir Hussian of Akbar’s, is
one of many won by Dr Wali Uddin during his career, but he has
expressed particular gratitude at receiving such a prestigious title
from the Scottish awards.
Dr Uddin said: “It is a particular honour to win this title in
my home of Scotland. I have always worked hard to promote the curry
industry in Scotland and like to think that I have helped to make
curry Scotland’s favourite dish. This award means such a lot
because it has been given to me by in Scotland by Scotland’s
media.”
Dr Wali’s career has been long and diverse. He was the first
Honorary Consul-General of Bangladesh in Scotland and was the
youngest person in Scotland to be made Justice of the Peace. He has
been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Lloyds TSB Asian
Jewel Awards and is a founding director of the acclaimed Edinburgh
Mela.
One of the most important campaigns Wali has been involved in this
year is the Amrao Manush campaign, which he spearheaded for Concern
Worldwide. He teamed up with the international charity Concern
Worldwide to launch the campaign which helps street dwellers in
Bangladesh. |
