396 City of Prince George Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron recognizes cadet achievement, leadership, and dedication through a range of annual squadron awards. These awards are typically presented at the end of the training year.
Awarded annually to a cadet currently enrolled in Level 1.
Selection is made by squadron staff, with input from senior cadets, based on the following criteria:
The cadet demonstrating the strongest overall performance across all areas is selected.
Awarded annually to a cadet currently enrolled in Level 2, using the same selection criteria as the Best First Year Cadet award.
Awarded annually to a cadet currently enrolled in Level 3, using the same selection criteria as the Best First Year Cadet award.
Awarded annually to a cadet currently enrolled in Level 4, using the same selection criteria as the Best First Year Cadet award.
Awarded annually to a cadet currently enrolled in Level 5, using the same selection criteria as the Best First Year Cadet award.
Awarded to the cadet who has demonstrated the greatest improvement over the training year in areas such as:
Awarded to the cadet who demonstrates outstanding overall performance, including:
Awarded to a junior cadet who has demonstrated exceptional citizenship and accumulated the highest number of cadet volunteer hours during the training year.
Awarded to the cadet who has accumulated the highest number of citizenship-related volunteer hours during the training year.
Selected by the squadron Warrant Officers, this award recognizes a cadet who exemplifies excellence and reliability. Selection criteria include:
Awarded to the cadet who achieves the highest marksmanship score within the squadron during the training year.
Awarded to cadets who:
The only exception permitted is hospitalization during a scheduled parade night.
Presented to cadets who are:
Recipients are presented with:
The certificate includes the cadet’s:
Dress regulations for medals and honours are governed by CATO 13-16
The Lord Strathcona Trust Fund Medal, most commonly referred to as the Lord Strathcona Medal, is the highest award which can be bestowed upon a cadet in recognition of exemplary performance in physical and military training. The medal, Certificate of Merit, and the lapel pin are awarded by the Lord Strathcona Trust. View CATO
The Medal and the accompanying Certificate of Merit are awarded by the Lord Strathcona Trust. The issue and wearing of the LSM is authorized by the Chief of the Defense Staff. Each Air Cadet Squadron may award one Medal in each training year, but the award of the Medal is to be based solely on the availability of a worthy candidate. Awarding the LSM annually is not mandatory and should not be a matter of custom for a particular appointment or by seniority alone. The Squadron Commanding Officer determines whether a LSM should be awarded each year, but he is encouraged to seek the recommendations of the Squadron Sponsoring Committee. The LSM is provided through the Area Cadet Officer and is presented by the Reviewing Officer at the squadron’s annual ceremonial review.
Selection Criteria:
The Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence (RCLCME) is awarded in recognition for individual endeavours in citizenship that meet or enhance the aims and objectives of the cadet movement. The Royal Canadian Legion sponsors the cadet program and this medal. View CATO
Each Air Cadet Squadron may award one RCLCME each training year, provided a worthy candidate is available. The main theme in awarding the RCLCME is to emphasize the citizenship aspects of the Cadet program. The Squadron Commanding Officer is the approving authority for the award of the medal, but he is encouraged to seek the active participation of the local Legion authorities and the recommendations of the Squadron Sponsoring Committee. The RCLCME will normally be presented by a suitable Legion representative at the Squadron’s annual ceremonial review.
Selection Criteria:
Met all the requirements of the squadrons annual mandatory and optional training programs.
Participated in a minimum of three community service events in addition to those supported by the cadet unit through its local corps / squadron program.
Regarded by peers and superiors as exemplifying the model cadet.
The Colonel Robert Perron Fitness Award (hereafter called the Colonel Perron Award) recognizes outstanding achievement in physical fitness. This National Award will be presented annually to the Cadet who attains the highest physical fitness test score. Cadets from the Army, Navy and Air elements are eligible to apply for this Award. View CATO
Air Cadets who wish to apply for this Award should contact their Commanding Officer or Training Officer, who will provide pertinent information about the Award and, where applicable, arrange for the Cadet to be tested in accordance with established guidelines.
The Air Cadet League of Canada has created an award to recognize continuous meritorious cadet service of at least four years by deserving air cadets. To qualify for this award, a serving cadet must have successfully completed four years of honourable service with no serious infractions and be recommended by the Cadet Squadron Commanding Officer. Furthermore, eligible service is portable between air cadet squadrons. Air Cadets are also eligible to receive a Bar for the Air Cadet Service Medal for each year of training completed beyond the four-year qualifying period. A rosette will also be provided for the undress ribbon.
[ANAVETS] The Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS), as a legacy to its desire to promote excellence and awareness of the Canadian Cadet Organization (CCO), have established the ANAVETS Cadet Medal of Merit). One medal will be awarded to the top cadet, male or female for each course listed below at each CSTC even if the cadet has already received the ANAVETS Cadet Medal of Merit for another course. Cadets who receive more than one ANAVETS medal are authorized to wear only one ANAVETS medal on their uniform. View CATO
PROCEDURE
One medal shall be awarded at each CTC to the top cadet, male and female, for each of the following courses:
The selection of the recipients shall be based on the following criteria:
The Air Force Association of Canada (AFAC) has established annual awards to be presented to Air cadets for excellence demonstrated on the Glider Pilot Scholarship (GPS) and the Power Pilot Scholarship (PPS). One medal shall be awarded to the top cadet, male or female, on both the GPS and the PPS at each of the five Regional Gliding Schools; this means five medals for the GPS and five medals for the PPS for a total of ten medals each year.
The Cadet Certificate of Commendation may be awarded by the Canadian Forces to an Air Cadet for outstanding gallantry in saving lives or property of others. This pin is worn over the left breast pocket, below any Canadian Honours or pilot wings. View CATO
The recommendation shall be initiated by the Air Cadet Squadron Commanding Officer and forwarded by the Sponsoring Committee through their Provincial Committee to League Headquarters. Comments by the Provincial Committee will be sent with the recommendation to League Headquarters. The decision of the Executive Committee of the League will be forwarded to National Defence Headquarters where the recommendations will be considered by the Canadian Cadet Movement (CCM), National Honours and Awards Committee before presentation for final approval by the Chief of the Defence Staff. The Executive Director of the Air Cadet League is a member of that Committee which is chaired by the Director of Cadets.
The Cadet Award of Bravery may be awarded to a cadet who performs an outstanding deed of valour involving risk of life in attempting to save the life or property of others. View CATO
The recommendation shall be initiated by the Air Cadet Squadron Commanding Officer and forwarded by the Sponsoring Committee through their Provincial Committee to League Headquarters. Comments by the Provincial Committee will be sent with the recommendation to League Headquarters. The decision of the Executive Committee of the League will be forwarded to National Defence Headquarters where the recommendations will be considered by the Canadian Cadet Movement (CCM), National Honours and Awards Committee before presentation for final approval by the Chief of the Defence Staff. The Executive Director of the Air Cadet League is a member of that Committee which is chaired by the Director of Cadets.
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