Awards

403 WING AWARD, Top Level One

This award is presented by 403 Wing (Sarnia) RCAFA.  This award is presented annually to the top cadet in Level One training. All cadets in Level One training are eligible for this trophy.

2006 - M. Shulist

2007 - F. Radan

2008 - B. Naus

2009 - M. DeJong

2010 - M. Early, R. Mather

2011 - B. Redfearn-Smith

2012 - D. Koolen

2013 - C. Redfearn

2014 - K. Marshall

2015 - A. Seys, D. Gillis

2016 - H. Donkers, J. Donkers

2017 - K. Stinson

2018 - K. Xavier

2019 - K. Kelly

2020 - K. O'Leary

2022 - R. Lovell

2023 - L. Zapfe

2024 - S. Mejia

BRANCH 116 AWARD, Top Level Two

This award is presented by Branch 116 Royal Canadian Legion. This trophy is presented annually to the top cadet in Level Two training. All cadets in Level Two training are eligible for this trophy.

2006 - C. Fullagar

2007 - D. Muma

2008 - F. Radan

2009 - T. Boccanfuso

2010 - N. Bell

2011 - B. Clinton

2012 - K. Dooreleyers

2013 - W. Plunkett

2014 - P. Gamache

2015 - N. Nurbhai

2016 - M. Barlow, R. Redfearn

2017 - I. Rosedale

2018 - J.L. Manders

2019 - E. Redfearn, F. Wielinga

2020 - I. Thomas

2022 - M. Redmond, C. Rosser

2023 - T. Easton

2024 - N. Anderson

427 WING AWARD, Top Level Three

This award is presented by 403 Wing (London) RCAFA. This trophy is presented annually to the top cadet in Level Three training. All cadets in Level Three training are eligible for this trophy.

2006 - N. Dennis

2007 - D. Oliver

2008 - J. Wilson

2009 - F. Radan

2010 - S. Hirsch

2011 - L. Dewsnap

2012 - R. Mather

2013 - G. Johnstone

2014 - W. Plunkett

2015 - O. Featherstone

2016 - C. Amos

2017 - R. Redfearn

2018 - D. Dalton

2019 - R. Beaudoin

2020 - F. Wielinga

2022 - L. Needham

2023 - M. Redmond

2024 - B. Sutherland

BRANCH 219 AWARD, Top Level Four

This award is presented by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 219 Glencoe. All cadets in Level Four training are eligible for this trophy which is presented annually to the top cadet in Level Four training.

2006 - L. Hinton

2007 - N. Dennis

2008 - C. Fullager

2009 - J. Wilson

2010 - F. Radan

2011 - S. Hirsch

2012 - L. Dewsnap

2013 - L. Sumpter

2014 - Z. Bondy, A. Haves

2015 - W. Plunkett

2016 - C. Redfearn

2017 - N. Nurbhai

2018 - R. Redfearn

2019 - D. Dalton

2020 - A. Beaudoin

2022 - C. Blackmore

2023 - Cillian Geary

2024 - M. Redmond

BRANCH 598 AWARD, Top Level Five

This award is presented by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 598  Delaware. All cadets in Level Five training are eligible for this trophy which is presented annually to the top cadet in Level Five training. 

2006 - M. Saker

2007 - L. Hinton

2008 - S. Saker

2009 - T. Walters

2010 - C. Fullager

2011 - K. Porchak

2012 - B. Naus

2013 - M. Dejong

2014 - R. Mather

2015 - Z. Bondy

2016 - J. Shand

2017 - C. Redfearn

2018 - N. Brewer

2019 - R. Redfearn

2020 - D. Dalton

2022 - F. Wielinga

2023 - L. Beaudoin

2024 - Cillian Geary

SIR ARTHUR CURRIE BRANCH 116 AWARD, Most Improved

This award is presented by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 116 Strathroy. This award is presented annually to the most improved cadet. 

2006 - D. Oliver

2007 - D. Muma

2009 - R. Trethewey

2010 - M. Bilton-Campbell

2011 - V. Vander Velden

2012 - N. Bell

2013 - H. Rombouts

2014 - D. Van Dyk

2015 - K. Northwood-Marshall

2016 - K. Marshall

2017 - E. Rogers-Defreitas

2018 - D. Venturelli

2019 - A. Spruyt

2020 - K. Lew

2023 - G. Rowley

2024 - D. Friesen

JUDY DALE AWARD, Most Dedicated

Presented to the most dedicated cadet.

2009 - S. Hirsch

2011 - A. Babcock, L. Sumpter

2012 - F. Radan

2013 - D. Koolen

2014 - P. Gamache

2015 - M. Coatsworth, P. Calcutt

2016 - K. Smith

2017 - E. Seys

2018 - M. Morrison

2019 - E. Seys

2020 - R. Beaudoin

2022 - L. Beaudoin

2023 - L. Havaris

2024 - M-K. Anderson

ESPRIT DE CORPS AWARD

This trophy is presented annually to the cadet who best displays dedication in the advancement of Squadron Esprit de Corps. All cadets are eligible for this award.

2005 - M. Saker

2006 - N. Early

2007 - M. Radan

2008 - S. Saker

2009 - D. Muma

2010 - M. DeJong

2011 - R. Mather

2012 - L. Dewsnap

2013 - R. Mather

2014 - E. Brouwer

2015 - W. Plunkett

2016 - Z. Bondy

2017 - P. Gamache

2018 - P. Gamache

2019 - C. Redfearn

2020 - E. Redfearn

2022 - E. Redfearn

2023 - E. Redfearn

2024 - G. Rowley

DAVID MUMA MEMORIAL BAND AWARD, Most Dedicated Band Member

Presented to the most dedicated Band member, as chosen by fellow band members. In memory of former #3 Squadron Air Cadet Sgt David Muma.

2009 - B. Naus

2010 - A. Hirsch

2011 - B. Naus

2012 - L. Dewsnap

2015 - K. Smith

2016 - K. Smith

2017 - A. Beaudoin

2018 - A. Spruyt

2019 - J.L. Manders

2020 - R. Beaudoin

2023 - C. Rosser

2024 - C. Rosser

ROYAL LONDON MILITARY INSTITUTE AWARD, Cadet Pride

This Cadet Citizenship Award is in the form of a grant, presented by Royal London Military Institute. It is presented annually to a cadet, who has demonstrated pride in his/her Squadron.

2010 - M. DeJong

2011 - B. Naus

2012 - S. Hirsch

2013 - L. Dewsnap

2014 - B. Clinton

2015 - W. Plunkett

2016 - C. MacDonald

2017 - P. Gamache

2018 - E. Seys

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE

The Medal of Excellence is presented by the Royal Canadian Legion to a senior cadet for individual endeavours in citizenship that meet or enhance the aims and objectives of the cadet movement.  The award provides recognition for the recipient’s all-round excellence in cadet and community work. The program is wholly sponsored by the RCL. To be eligible for consideration, a cadet must meet the following conditions:

2010 - Z. Hickey

2012 - V. Vander Velden

2013 - S. Hirsch

2014 - L. Sumpter

2015 - R. Mather

2016 - W. Plunkett

2017 - C. Redfearn

2018 - P. Gamache

2019 - M. Morrison

2020 - R. Redfearn

2022 - R. Beaudoin

2023 - F. Wielinga

2024 - Cillian Geary

LORD STRATHCONA MEDAL

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.

2010 - C. Fullager

2012 - F. Radan

2014 - R. Mather

2015 - L. Sumpter

2017 - P. Gamache

2018 - C. Redfearn

2019 - R. Redfearn

2020 - D. Dalton

2022- A. Beaudoin

2023 - E Redfearn

2024 - M-K. Anderson

OTHER AWARDS

COMMANDING OFFICER'S CITATION

Recognition for commitment and dedication to the achievement of a personal goal.

2023 - M. Cann

AIR CADET SERVICE MEDAL

The Air Cadet Service Medal is awarded to cadets who have completed four (4) continuous years of service with the Royal Canadian 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.  The application for the award of the Air Cadet Service Medal to currently serving Air Cadets will be initiated by the cadet.

CADET AWARD FOR 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.

CADET CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION

May be awarded to a cadet for outstanding deeds in attempting to save the life or property of another person.

COLONEL ROBERT PERRON AWARD

The Colonel Robert Perron Award for Excellence in Physical Fitness is a national award, which is presented annually to the cadet who attains the highest physical fitness test score.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a prestigious award that promotes citizenship, development of skills, physical activity, and a sense of adventure through expeditions. Cadets can easily complete the requirements for this award through the training that they already take part in. Cadets must first enroll in the program to begin tracking their activities to count towards this award. Cadets should contact the Training Officer before they apply.  [More

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NINETY-NINES CANADIAN AWARDS IN AVIATION

2006 Continuation Flying Training Scholarship - A. Stromenberg

AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION OF CANADA, PILOT TRAINING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

2010 - FSgt T. Walters

GLIDER PILOT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

The Ontario Provincial Committee introduced the Glider Pilot Achievement Award in 2008. Glider Pilot Scholarship Graduates qualifying for Front Seat familiarization flying (requires 10 hours Pilot in Command), Rear Seat familiarization flying (15 hours Pilot in Command) and Glider Instructor qualifications are eligible for the awards on the recommendation of the RC(Air)OpsO. 

2008 Rear Seat Famil Pilot - M. Shulist

2008 Front Seat Famil Pilot - L. Charlton

2016 Front Seat Famil Pilot - C. Redfearn

2017 Back Seat Famil Pilot - C. Redfearn

2018 Instructor - C. Redfearn

2023 Front Seat Famil Pilot - E. Redfearn

ACL OPC AWARDS

2009 Certificate of Appreciation - Officer Cadet S. Wilson

2009 Irvin Erb Trophy - Western Ontario Area Squadron Sponsoring Committee Of The Year - 3 Striker Sqn SSC, Chair: W. Charlton

2012 CIC Awards of Excellence - Junior Officers - Lt. S. Wilson

2015 SSC Proficiency Award - 3 Sqn SSC

2017 Board of Governors Certificate of Recognition - Chris A Redfearn

2017 Certificate of Merit - Eric Clinton

2017 SSC Ad Astra Award - 3 Sqn SSC

2019 ACL Certificate of Merit - Chris A Redfearn

2022 OPC Volunteer Long Service Medal - 10 years - Eric Clinton

2020-2022 OPC Squadron Director Award - Chris A Redfearn, Wing 11

2022 OPC First Bar of the ACL Volunteer Service Medal - 20 years - Chris A Redfearn

MORE ABOUT PROVINCIAL AND NATIONAL AWARDS visit 

https://www.aircadetleague.on.ca/Cadet-Awards-&-Recognition

For a printable description of the possible awards click on 3 Sqn Awards Summary PDF