Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2016-04-05
Invested on: 2016-06-23
Nicolino Frate, M.S.M.
Montréal, Quebec
After volunteering with Gay Line for two years, Nicolino Frate identified gaps in service for the English-speaking LGBTQ community in Montréal. Assuming the role of president in 2007, he developed several programs to raise awareness of sexual health and identity, and to combat homophobia. Notably, he consolidated these offerings by creating the Canadian Association for Education and Outreach, and secured corporate partners to ensure the sustainability of this new organization.