Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2015-09-29
Invested on: 2015-12-11
A survivor of a shooting that left her paralysed, Louise Russo founded Working Against Violence Everywhere (W.A.V.E). Every year, five Louise Russo Youth Awards and three Leadership Awards in the form of bursaries are given to students for their anti-violence initiatives. Through her immense courage and commitment, she has inspired many people to take action in building safer communities.