ASIAN OF THE YEAR 2011-2012
Mr Joginder Pal Sanger



Previous Winners
2012-2013
Ravi Gidar
2011-2012
Mr Joginder Pal Sanger
2010 - 2011
John Athwal
2009 -2010
Surinder (Max) Mongia
2008-2009
Mr Ranjit Singh Baxi
2007-08
Lord Hameed CBE
2006-07
Mr Moni Verma
2005-2006
Mrs Surina Narula
2004-2005
Ramola Bachchan
2003-2004
Dr. Kartar Lalvani
2002-2003
Mr. Karan Bilimoria
2001-2002
Mr Gurdip Singh Gujral
2000-2001
Mr. Navnit Dholakia OBE DL
1997-98
Sir Mohammed
Anwar Pervez OBE
1996-97
Mr. Raj Loomba
1995-96
Baroness Shreela
Flather
1993-94
Mr. G. K. Noon
1992-93
Mr. Imran Khan
1991-92
Prof. Bhikhu Parekh
1990-91
Mr. Nazmu Virani
1989-90
Miss Lisa Aziz
1988-89
Mr. Keith Vaz MP
1987-88
Dr. Swraj Paul


 

Mr. JOGINDER PAL SANGER came from VPO Apra (Jallandhar) Punjab, India to UK in 1961 in search of better future. He always wanted to do his own business and when the opportunity came he started his own travel agency in 1965 and subsequently began operating chartered flights to India. He represented various international airlines (1965 to 2000) to cater to migrant community to and from India. Sanger’s Travel group became a household name amongst the NRI community in UK, USA and Canada. He strongly believes in promoting inter-faith, multi-cultural values and traditions. He supports such organizations in every way and manner in UK, USA and Kenya.

Mr. Sanger’s social and philanthropic activities have earned him position of eminence like: Chairman, of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, UK, India Forum, Indian Sports and Cultural Association and President of Mujaffargarh Arya Samaj Secondary School for Girls, Apra Jalandhar, India Apra Village Development & Temple Committee. Patrons/ Trustee of Sri Balaji Venkateswara Temple, Birmingham,Hindu Forum, UK Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Trust, The South London Hindu Society, London, Gujarat Hindu Society, Preston; Khalsa College, Hayes; Singh Sabha Gurudwara, Southall; Sanatan Hindu Cultural Society and Temple, Bradford; Indian Gymkhana Club, Isle worth; Gita Bhavan, Noida, UP, India; Hope Homes for HIV Positive Orphans, Mombasa, Kenya. Mr. Sanger has been honoured with various community awards including Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Award 2005.

Mr. Sanger progressively diversified into Property Development, Investment and Hotel Operations. His wife Sunita, daughter Reema and son Girish have been fully supportive and actively involved in the business of the group.



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