205 Collishaw Awards
Top Level Cadet (Levels 1-5)
Presented to the Top Cadet in each level who shows the best attendance, appearance, deportment and proficiency in drill and other activities.
HAM Radio
Certificate awarded to the cadet who achieved the highest mark on the Amateur Radio Certificate exam.
Golden Boot
Awarded to the cadet that displayed the best deportment with emphasis on boots.
Best First Year Band Musician “Herrington Trophy”
Presented to the Junior Band Cadet who has made the best progress and who has supported the band to the greatest extent.
Most Valuable Band Musician
Presented to the Cadet who has demonstrated a high level of support and dedication to the band.
Best Green Shot “Alex MacKay Trophy”
Presented to the Cadet who, in their first year of competition, has achieved the highest score in small bore or air rifle competition, who has best demonstrated the principles of sportsmanship and commitment, and who has made the greatest contribution to the rifle team.
Highest Air Rifle Award
- Presented to the Cadet who achieved the highest score in Air Rifle competition.
Top Biathlete Award – Courtenay Biathlon Association (Male and Female)
Presented to the top cadet based on race results for the past season.
Collishaw Trophy
Presented to the Cadet displaying the greatest interest in aviation. Donated by the Vancouver Island Military Museum.
Best Overall in Flying Scholarship “FSGT Robert Dixon Memorial Trophy”
Presented to the Cadet with the highest mark on the scholarship exam.
Squadron Leader Lew Davies Bursary
Presented to a Cadet who will be attending post-secondary education in the following September.
205 Sponsoring Committee Cadets Choice
Presented to a Cadet chosen by their peers, to recognize their abilities as a positive role model.
Best Senior NCO “Dino Trophy”
Presented to the SGT or above who has supported their squadron to the greatest extent.
The Best All-Round NCO “Royal Canadian Legion Trophy”
Presented to the FCpl or above who has demonstrated a balanced dedication to the squadron and the cadet program.
Most Outstanding Cadet of the Year “The Walter (Bus) Matthews Award”
Presented to the Cadet who best fulfilled the role of the Air Cadet Movement (to learn, to serve, to advance) and who did the most for the welfare of their fellow cadets. **This trophy is presented only to outstanding cadets and may not be presented each year and will only be used in odd years.
Most Outstanding Cadet of the Year “Andrew Graham Muir Award”
Presented to the Cadet who best fulfilled the role of the Air Cadet Movement (to learn, to serve, to advance) and who did the most for the welfare of their fellow cadets. **This trophy is presented only to outstanding cadets and may not be presented each year and will only be used in even years.
The Commanding Officers Award – Most Improved Junior Cadet
This trophy is presented to a cadet up to FCpl showing the most improvement in training & deportment as well as loyalty and service to the Squadron.
The Commanding Officers Award – Most Improved Senior Cadet
This trophy is presented to a cadet Sgt and above showing the most involvement as well as loyalty and service to the Squadron.
The Training Officers Award – Top Instructor
This award is presented to the Instructor who consistently taught quality, engaging lessons to their peers and subordinates and was always prepared and eager to instruct.
The Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence
This medal is presented in recognition of individual endeavors in the area of citizenship and for outstanding community involvement as well as loyalty and service to the Squadron. Description, Award Criteria, and How to Apply
Lord Strathcona Medal
The Strathcona Medal is granted in recognition of a high performance in physical and military training. One Medal and a Certificate of Merit are awarded by the Strathcona Trust Provincial Committee to one deserving Cadet in each unit annually. A Cadet is entitled to receive the medal only once. Description, Award Criteria, and How to Apply
Staff Awards
CIC Officer of the Year
The Strathcona Medal is granted in recognition of a high performance in physical and military training. One Medal and a Certificate of Merit are awarded by the Strathcona Trust Provincial Committee to one deserving Cadet in each unit annually. A Cadet is entitled to receive the medal only once.
Staff Member of the Year
The Strathcona Medal is granted in recognition of a high performance in physical and military training. One Medal and a Certificate of Merit are awarded by the Strathcona Trust Provincial Committee to one deserving Cadet in each unit annually. A Cadet is entitled to receive the medal only once.
Awards for 2021-2022 Training Year
Top Level Cadet (Levels 1-5)
– Presented to the Top Cadet in each level who shows the best attendance, appearance, deportment and proficiency in drill and other activities.
Level One: LAC Alexander Montague
Level Two: Cpl joshua Situ
Level Three: FCpl Patrick Moore
Level Four: Sgt Joshua Cho
Level Five: WO1 River Reid
Ham Radio
– Certificate awarded to the cadet who achieved the highest mark on the Amateur Radio Certificate exam.
To: Not Awarded this Training Year
Golden Boot Award
– awarded to the cadet that displayed the best deportment with emphasis on boots.
To: WO2 Ana Anacleto
Best First Year Band Musician “Herrington Trophy”
– Presented to the Junior Band Cadet who has made the best progress and who has supported the band to the greatest extent.
To: FCpl Patrick Moore
Most Valuable Band Musician
– Presented to the Cadet who has demonstrated a high level of support and dedication to the band.
To: FCpl Patrick Moore
Best Green Shot “Alex MacKay Trophy”
– Presented to the Cadet who, in their first year of competition, has achieved the highest score in small bore or air rifle competition, who has best demonstrated the principles of sportsmanship and commitment, and who has made the greatest contribution to the rifle team.
To: LAC Lucas Li
Highest Air Rifle Award- Presented to the Cadet who achieved the highest score in Air Rifle competition.
To: LAC Lucas Li
Top Biathlete Award – Courtenay Biathlon Association (Male and Female)
- Presented to the top cadet based on race results for the past season.
To: Not Awarded This Training Year
Collishaw Trophy
- Presented to the Cadet displaying the greatest interest in aviation. Donated by the Vancouver Island Military Museum.
To: FCpl Patrick Moore
Best Overall in Flying Scholarship “FSGT Robert Dixon Memorial Trophy”
– Presented to the Cadet with the highest mark on the scholarship exam.
To: FSgt Cooper Hills
205 Sponsoring Committee Cadets Choice
– Presented to a Cadet chosen by his or her peers, to recognize their abilities as a positive role model.
To: FSgt Joseph Clemotte
Best Senior NCO “Dino Trophy”
– Presented to the SGT or above who has supported his/her squadron to the greatest extent.
To: FSgt Joseph Clemotte
The Best All-Round NCO “Royal Canadian Legion Trophy”
– Presented to the FCpl or above who has demonstrated a balanced dedication to the squadron and the cadet program.
To: WO1 River Reid
Most Outstanding Cadet of the Year “The Walter (Bus) Matthews Award”
– Presented to the Cadet who best fulfilled the role of the Air Cadet Movement (to learn, to serve, to advance) and who did the most for the welfare of her fellow cadets. **This trophy is presented only to outstanding cadets and may not be presented each year and will only be used in odd years.
To: Not Awarded for 2022
Most Outstanding Cadet of the Year “Andrew Graham Muir Award”
– Presented to the Cadet who best fulfilled the role of the Air Cadet Movement (to learn, to serve, to advance) and who did the most for the welfare of his fellow cadets. **This trophy is presented only to outstanding cadets and may not be presented each year and will only be used in even years.
To: WO1 River Reid
The Commanding Officers Award – Most Improved Junior Cadet
- This trophy is presented to a cadet up to FCpl showing the most improvement in training & deportment as well as loyalty and service to the Squadron.
To: Not Awarded This Training Year
The Commanding Officers Award – Most Improved Senior Cadet
- This trophy is presented to a cadet Sgt and above showing the most involvement as well as loyalty and service to the Squadron.
To: FSgt Cooper Hills
The Training Officers Award – Top Instructor
– This award is presented to the Instructor who consistently taught quality, engaging lessons to their peers and subordinates and was always prepared and eager to instruct
To: WO2 Joshua Dean
Squadron Leader Lew Davies Bursary
– Provided by our sponsor, the 808 Thunderbird Wing Air Force Association - Presented to a Cadet who will be attending post-secondary education in September 2021
To:
The Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence
- This medal is presented in recognition of individual endeavors in the area of citizenship and for outstanding community involvement as well as loyalty and service to the Squadron.
To: WO2 Ye Zhang (Edmond) He
Lord Strathcona Medal
- The Strathcona Medal is granted in recognition of a high performance in physical and military training. One Medal and a Certificate of Merit are awarded by the Strathcona Trust Provincial Committee to one deserving Cadet in each unit annually. A Cadet is entitled to receive the medal only once.
To: FSgt Jade Finch
Staff Awards
CIC Officer of the Year
– presented and chosen annually by the previous recipient.
To: Capt David Ruel
Staff Member of the Year
– presented to the staff member who displayed exemplary contribution to the squadron, and whose dedication went above and beyond to ensure this cadet program continued requiring ingenuity, creativity, and commitment to keep our youth engaged.
To: CI Renato Anacleto
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE AWARD WINNERS!