Royal Canadian Air Cadets
395 "Griffon" Squadron
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Annual Awards
| Each year at the squadron Annual Parade & Banquet, a number of awards are given out to outstanding cadets in recognition of their performance in particular categories or activities. This year, the annual parade and banquet will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2012. Below is a list of all the awards that are available to be won with information about each award and a list of past winners. Names in bold are individuals still involved with 395 squadron as either staff or cadets. | |||
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Award |
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Previous Winners |
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Lord Strathcona Medal |
"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". (CATO 13-16). Each squadron can nominate one cadet per training year to the Lord Strathcona Trust Provincial Committee. For more information, click here. |
2002 - Sgt. McLellan, A |
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Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence |
"The Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Cadet Medal of Excellence is awarded in
recognition for individual endeavours in citizenship that meet or
enhance the aims and objectives of the cadet movement". (CATO 13-16).
Each squadron can award one medal per training year in conjunction with
the Royal Canadian Legion. For more information,
click here.
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2001 - FSgt. Heth, G |
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Royal Overseas Award |
This award is a provincial award given to the top level 2 Air Cadet in the province of Alberta.
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2004 - Cpl. Millham, A
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| Squadron Leader W.J. (Bill) Young A.F.C, O.S.J. Leadership Award |
Awarded to the cadet who best exemplifies the qualities of leadership both at the squadron and in the community. This award is a cash scholarship of $500. This award was for five years only and will not be awarded again. |
2005 - FSgt. Reitsma, A |
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Top Annual Display |
Awarded to the cadet or group of cadets whose project or presentation for the annual parade displays the highest level of effort, research and display. |
1982 - J. Cloutier & A. Decosta |
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Fl. Lt. J.A. Reilly Most Improved Bandsman Award |
Awarded to the band member who shows the greatest level of progress as a musician throughout the training year. |
1994 - G. MacLeod & B. Workman |
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Major Stephen Wakeman Top Outstanding Bandsman
Award |
Awarded to the band member demonstrating the highest level of overall commitment, performance and contribution to the band. |
1993 - S. Ayotte
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Top Musician Award
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Awarded to the band member demonstrating the highest level of proficiency as a musician throughout the training year. |
2009 - FCpl Richards, H |
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Michael & Lydia Zukiwski Award: Outstanding
Cadet Volunteer Service to 395 Squadron |
Awarded to the cadet who best supports the squadron through volunteer
and fundraising efforts continually throughout the training year. |
1993 - M. Bessette
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Sportsman of the Year Award |
Awarded to the sports team member who best exemplifies the qualities of leadership and sportsmanship throughout the training year. |
2003 - Sgt. Jerry, B |
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A/SQN Ldr G Chelmick - Most Improved Cadet |
Awarded to the cadet who shows the greatest progress in development of characteristics becoming of an Air Cadet throughout the training year. |
1984 - S. Bannard
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2004 - Cpl. Lucy, A |
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Squadron Top Marksman |
Awarded to the cadet who achieves the highest score in a competitive or recreational air rifle shoot throughout the training year. |
2003 - S. Egeto |
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417 Combat Support Squadron Leadership Award |
Awarded to the cadet who best exemplifies the qualities of leadership within the squadron throughout the training year. |
2003 - FSgt. Boyle, S |
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Mr. Leo Bessette Top Cadet Instructor
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Awarded to the cadet who best exemplifies a high standard of instruction within the squadron throughout the training year. |
2009 - FSgt Hinderks, V |
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Captain Tom Lawrence Outstanding Recruit of the
Year Award |
Awarded to the level 1 recruit who demonstrates the highest level of proficiency in various aspects of squadron training throughout the training year. |
1981 - M. Mah
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2001 - LAC Trudeau, R |
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Captain P. Dan Sereda Top 2nd Year Cadet Award |
Awarded to the level 2 cadet who demonstrates the highest level of proficiency in various aspects of squadron training throughout the training year. |
1995 - T. Anselmo
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Major Brian Andrus - Top 3rd Year Cadet Award |
Awarded to the level 3 cadet who demonstrates the highest level of proficiency in various aspects of squadron training throughout the training year. |
1981 - M. Jensen |
2001 - Sgt Moon, K |
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Major Bob Bogovics Trophy - Top Level Four Cadet |
Awarded to the level 4 cadet who demonstrates the highest level of proficiency in various aspects of squadron training throughout the training year. |
2000 - K. Sehn |
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Major Frank Mathew Top Senior Cadet Award |
Awarded to the level 5 or higher cadet who demonstrates the highest level of proficiency in various aspects of squadron training throughout the training year. |
1981 - S. Fedyna |
2000 - T. Van Haaften |
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Major Imre Bogovics Award - Esprit de Corp |
Awarded to the cadet who best displays an inspiring enthusiasm, devotion and strong regard for the honour of the squadron. |
2004 - Cpl. Whelan, J |
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Sensei Shintani Karate Award - Major Donald
Ste-Croix Trophy |
Awarded annually to the Air Cadet from 395 RCAC (Griffon) Squadron who demonstrates the highest level of commitment and dedication in the performance of Martial Arts while training in the Cadet Karate Club. Candidates are also assessed on their level of loyalty, honesty, integrity and respect to the other students and instructors both inside and outside the dojo training facility. |
2006 - Cpl. Atkinson, G |
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Above and Beyond Award |
Presented annually to the squadron officer who has demonstrated a commitment to the squadron above and beyond their sense of duty. |
2004 - Capt. Wise, J |
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