Dr Jack named Philanthropist of The Year in Asian Awards

Dr Jack Preger was named Philanthropist of The Year at a star-studded Asian Awards ceremony in London on Friday, May 5. The award recognises his extraordinary contribution in helping the poorest of the poor in Kolkata for the past 38 years.

It is for the first time that a living person not of Asian origin has been honoured at the awards, though Mother Teresa received a posthumous award last year. During the presentation at the Park Lane Hilton by actor and comedian Sanjeev Bhaskar, Dr Jack, as he is known, was described as: "Truly an outstanding individual who defines the meaning of philanthropy." Dr Jack told the audience, which included cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar and London's mayor Sadiq Khan.