Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 30, 2003
• Invested on: May 14, 2004

As a volunteer, businessman and politician, Wayne Adams has paved the way for generations of young people. This community activist has visited schools, universities and service groups across the province and country to discuss the issues of racism and racial equality. His leadership has benefited numerous local organizations, including the Black Cultural Society of Nova Scotia, the Eastern Shore Development Commission and the Preston Area Board of Trade. Currently a professional consultant, he served as Nova Scotia's first Black member of the Legislative Assembly and cabinet minister, where he made important contributions to economic and community development.