Mar13
In recognition of his many years of service to BGC, Red Deer’s Les Waite has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. This prestigious medal is awarded to those who have made a significant contribution to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community of Canada, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.
Les Waite began as a youth in BGC programs, often spending summers at Camp Alexo, where he was inspired by his many camp leaders and decided to join the agency as a staff member. He would join BGC and Youth HQ as a staff member in 1997 and has been paramount in the growth and development of BGC, Camp Alexo, and Youth HQ in Central Alberta.
On top of his usual duties in BGC and Camp Alexo, many programs within BGC have received the benefit of Les’s hard work and creativity. No matter the event or program, Les has managed to find time to assist, and his work has helped create opportunities, memories and life-long impacts to countless youth in Central Alberta.
“When he was a camper and I was the BGC Program Manager, Les once told me he would have my job one day” said John Johnston, who has worked with Les for many years and nominated him for the award. “He was right, and the BGC program has grown in Red Deer so much over the years, thanks to his dedication to the work.”
BGC and Youth HQ offer a heartfelt congratulations to Les Waite on this well-deserved recognition.
