YMCA of Greater Toronto
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity organization working on social issues in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).[1]
In October 2008, and again in 2009, YMCA of Greater Toronto in Canada was named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.[2]
YMCA Peace Medal
The YMCA Peace Medal program recognizes individuals who are dedicated to building peace within their local community or other communities around the world.
The YMCA of Greater Toronto presents the peace medals to individuals each year during YMCA Peace Week.[3]
In 2018, the first-ever President's Peace Medal was presented to professional basketball executive Masai Ujiri.[4]
Recipients
2019
No Award Ceremony Held
2018
- Masai Ujiri – Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations [4]
- Dale Swift – Toronto Police Service constable [3]
- Loizza Aquino – mental health activist and founder of Peace of Mind Canada [3] and co-founder of Student Mental Health Canada.
2017
- Wali Shah – Poet Laureate for the city of Mississauga [5]
- Stronger Communities – youth-run community organization.[5]
References
- "YMCA of Greater Toronto, about us".
- "Reasons for Selection, 2009 Greater Toronto's Top Employers Competition".; published in the Toronto Star newspaper.
- Ciufo, Alexa. (2018-11-28)."Peace Week | YMCA of Greater Toronto". YMCA of Greater Toronto. Retrieved on 2020-01-27
- Toronto Raptors Basketball Club. (2018-11-28)."YMCA of Greater Toronto Honours Masai Ujiri". NBA TV Canada. Retrieved on 2020-01-27
- YMCA of Greater Toronto. (2017-12-07)."Peace Medal ceremony wraps up Peace Week in style". YMCA of Greater Toronto. Retrieved on 2020-01-27
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