He has won several trade and business awards,[1][2][3][4][5][6] and is involved in community philanthropy.

[7][8][9] Paul Conway gained work experience from 12 years of age in the local butcher's shop.

Due to the financial pressure of having a young family, Conway went into debt.

[10] The business originally thrived, but a few years later ran into significant trading difficulties as debt was called in, with the closure of several branch premises.

[5][6] He addressed Prince Charles and MSPs at the Scottish Parliament in July 2005,[10][13] and was featured in celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's The F-Word programme on Channel 4.