Chef Abdul Wahab Zamzani was nominated by UWL and presented with his Visiting Professor award on March 30 at the university's annual prizegiving ceremony, which took place at the London Syon Park Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Zamzani, a former student of the University, is managing director and principal of Silverspoon International College Malaysia, a specialist hospitality skills training centre. His love of Malaysian cooking has seen him make regular TV appearances as a host and presenter. He is also a consultant for hotels and restaurants across Asia. Zamzani said: "I am so happy to be awarded Visiting Professor by the University. I was a student here and I've experienced first-hand the work of its London School of Hospitality & Tourism and the extra mile the staff at the school are prepared to go for their students. I am an ambassador for Malaysian cooking so to be recognised for my work to promote my country's cuisine is really special." Other recipients of honorary degrees were: Stephen Moss CBE, chairman, Springboard Charity and Grosvenor Securities Derek Picot, general manager, Jumeirah Carlton Tower Liz Cave, senior human resources, talent and development manager, D&D London Edward Griffiths, deputy master of the Royal Household Nigel McEvoy, Buckingham Palace steward John Donaldson, executive director, Arora Hotels Davinder Kumar Anand, owner/executive chef, Brilliant Restaurant Victor Laws MBE, founder of AVL Consultancy Charles Wilson, CEO, Booker Group Professor Rigas Doganis, aviation consultant and strategy adviser of airlines, airports, banks and governments