Photo submitted/Youth HQ.
BGC of Red Deer and District program manager Les Waite, has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his many years of service.
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 joined 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 Waite’s hard work and creativity.
Waite’s work has helped create opportunities, memories and life-long impacts to 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, BGC community engagement manager. “He was right, and the BGC program has grown in Red Deer so much over the years, thanks to his dedication to the work.”
The King Charles III Coronation Medal is awarded to those who have made a significant contribution to the country, province, or community, or who have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.
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