♦ Dr. Anuradha Uppaluri, a resident of Moseley , Birmingham was recognized with the prestigious British Citizen Award (BCA) for 2025. This honor, bestowed upon her at the Palace of Westminster, celebrates her extraordinary contributions to raising awareness about autism and her substantial fundraising efforts for autism-related charities in the UK. In 2024, Dr. Uppaluri founded Bridging Brains CIC, a non-profit organization aimed at empowering families with special needs children.

♦ The British Citizen Award is part of the People's Honour Awards, announced annually by the British government. It recognizes individuals who demonstrate selfless and sustained civic leadership, highlighting heroes who strengthen the fabric of society across the United Kingdom.