Meritorious Service Medal

• Awarded on: September 27, 2016
• Invested on: June 23, 2017

Founder and former executive director of Youth Centres Canada, Les Voakes has worked to extend the outreach of Ontario’s youth centres. In addition to fostering self-esteem among young people, these centres give them the opportunity to gain the tools they need to grow into responsible adults capable of reaching their full potential.