ASFA provides each CAP squadron or unit a unique medal, ribbon and certificate to present to the most outstanding CAP cadet in each squadron each year. ASFA is proud to support these accomplished cadets with an award package that includes a silver medal accompanied by a sky-blue ribbon and a certificate. 

Each year, beginning 1 December, but not later than 15 January, CAP Squadron/Unit Commanders should request an award package from afa@capnhq.gov. 

The award package contains a form for each commander to complete and return to AFA after the cadet is selected. The form will request the following information:

In order to allow commanders the widest possible latitude in this selection, the award may go to any cadet, at any level of achievement in the CAP Cadet Program who has displayed superior performance during the year.

After the CAP squadron/unit commander has made the annual selection for the outstanding cadet award, a special presentation should be made to the cadet. This can be done at any CAP event or awards ceremony, or, even at a local AFA Chapter event. It is recommended that a local AFA representative be asked to make this presentation to the Outstanding CAP Squadron Cadet at an appropriate time. To find a local AFA Chapter that may have a possible representative for this presentation, go to https://www.afa.org/community. CAP commanders may also make the presentation if no AFA representative is available in the area. Each unit will have unique resources and opportunities for this presentation, thus presentations will vary 

More information about the award can be found here.