Always lending his talents and name to various fund-raising activities, including the special radio show and recording project “Christmas In The Valley”, all of which have helped raised huge sums for various charity organizations. Was the inaugural recipient of the CCMA’s Humanitarian Award in 1989.

Inducted into the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall Of Fame in 2002, and the Canadian Country Music Hall Of Fame in 2010.

Wayne is also a proud recipient of The Order Of Canada.