Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: September 27, 2016
Bilaal Rajan, M.S.M.
Toronto, Ontario and Stanford, California
At the age of eight, Bilaal Rajan started a door-to-door campaign in support of the UNICEF Earthquake Challenge to help countries affected by the devastating 2004 tsunami. Since then, he has devoted himself to multiple philanthropic activities and is a relatable role model for Canadian youth. As the public face of UNICEF Canada’s fundraising efforts, he has sensitized countless Canadians to global issues and has promoted empathy for those less fortunate.