Peace Medal Nominations Now Open

YMCA Peace Medals are presented to individuals or groups who, without any special resources, status, wealth or position, demonstrate a commitment to the values of PEACE through contributions made within their local, national, or global community.

Since 1987, more than 1,900 individuals and groups across Canada have been recognized for their peacebuilding work with YMCA Peace Medals. When we award YMCA Peace Medals, we celebrate others’ contributions to peace.

Each year, the YMCA of Central East Ontario honours local Peacemakers with a YMCA Peace Medal at several community events across the region. Watch for details on this year’s recipients who encompass the values of the YMCA Peace Medal.

Click here for the 2024 Peace Medal Nomination form.

Click here to read about our 2023 YMCA Peace Medal award winners.