Community activist Olga Gordon honored with Meritorious Award

Published by BBNTEAM at September 16, 2023

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Posted: Saturday, September 16, 2023. 1:47 pm CST.

By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: On September 13, 2023, the Government of Belize honored 25 distinguished persons at this year’s Tribute to Belizean Patriots ceremony.

Olga Gordon was honored with a Meritorious Award for contributions to Community Service.

Born on September 10th, 1951, in Sittee River, Stann Creek District, Olga is a special lady with lots of names whose claim to fame began with being born on our National Day.

At a young age, along with her mother and sister, she migrated to Belize City where she was educated. After finishing school, Olga began working in many different places as she sought a better life.

In 1971, she moved into what is now the Lake Independence area, where she met Eva Middleton and Lennox Lamb whose energy and commitment, like hers, were focused on making Lake-I the best constituency in Belize City.

The fire was lit in Olga and since then, her life has been dedicated to community development.

She has worked with youth groups as a librarian and a mentor. She, along with Sister Carlette Gentle, also worked on health community projects, especially for senior citizens in the Life’s Seniors Program.

She has also organized neighborhood watch groups to help keep Lake-I safe.

Olga’s life is one well-lived as she has engaged in many spiritual works of mercy.

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