Stephen is among the 13 Ontarians who were honoured with the 2012 Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship during a ceremony at Queen’s Park on October 18. Created in 1973, the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship recognizes people who have made exceptional long-term contributions to the quality of life in the province.
Citation reads, “Stephen Lam of Richmond Hill has led many settlement organizations in coordinating a one-stop service for immigrants in York region. He created the first of five welcoming centres for the growing diverse communities in the area, helping more than 10,000 new Ontarians with their transition to Canada.”