Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2016-05-12
Invested on: 2017-02-17
For his active support and promotion of youth development programs, particularly through the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, and for his philanthropic generosity in the fields of youth services and the arts.
While building and leading a successful insurance brokerage, Gregory Belton has also given back to his community as a respected philanthropist in the fields of social services, health care and the arts. Also generous with his time and expertise, he has contributed his considerable corporate and entrepreneurial acumen to support community activities, particularly those directed towards youth development. Notably, he has held national and international leadership positions with the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, which promotes civic-mindedness and personal integrity in youth.