National Awards
These are Nationally recognized awards that are commonly presented at the Squadron, but have nomination or selection bodies outside of the Squadron:
| Title |
Picture |
Description |
| Lord Strathcona Medal |
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Medal awarded to a Cadet based on criteria stated in Sp Gp Order 5027-4. |
| Royal Canadian Legion Medal of Excellence |
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Medal awarded to a Cadet based on criteria stated in CATO 13-16. Presented by a representative of the Legion. |
| Air Cadet Service Medal |
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Medal awarded to cadets who have completed four (4) continuous years of service with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. |
Aside from these annually awarded medals, other National Awards are available - see the complete list in CATO 13-16 for more details:
CATO 13-16 - National Cadet Honours and Awards (main document) - modified 09-2011
Annex A - Terms of Reference CCO National Honours and Awards Committee - modified 09-2011
Annex B - Cadet Award for Bravery - modified 09-2011
Annex C - Cadet Certificate of Commendation - modified 02-2008
Annex E - Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence - modified 02-2008
Annex F - Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans - Cadet Medal of Merit - modified 09-2010
Annex G - The Colonel Robert Perron Award - modified 01-2011
Effective October 1, 2020, the Support Group Order 5027-4 was released, detailing the procedures and processes related to the
Lord Strathcona Medal including the selection process, criteria, requirements and procedures.
Local Awards for 201 Sqn
These are Sqn based awards:
| Title |
Description |
| R.J. (BOB) STROTHARD AWARD |
Presented to the first-year cadet who has demonstrated exemplary conduct, deportment
and a positive attitude. |
| RAY GELLINO AWARD (most improved cadet) (Chosen by Warrant Officers and staff) |
Presented to a cadet at the junior level who has demonstrated improvement in areas
including conduct, drill and uniform. |
| MERV MACDONALD |
Presented to the senior cadet that has a minimum 90 percent attendance and who fulfills the
aims of good citizenship, leadership, and who demonstrates a high level of attendance at mandatory and
optional training. Cadet's dress, drill and deportment consistently exceed the standard.
(Sergeant, Flight Sergeant, WO2/WO1) |
| AIRMANSHIP AWARD |
Presented to the cadet with the top mark on flying scholarship exam. |
| THE ESPRIT de CORPS AWARD (chosen by fellow cadets) |
Presented to the individual, who has displayed hard work, dedication, exemplary teamwork,
sportsmanship and overall positive, enthusiastic effort for achieving the squadron's goals. |
| BANDSMEN AWARD (chosen by fellow members) |
Presented to the cadet in band who has demonstrated the highest level of improvement over
the past year. Selected by the Band Staff, the Cadet may be a Piper, Drummer (snare, tenor or bass) or
the Drum Major. |
| JUNIOR NCM AWARD |
High level of attendance at mandatory and optional training. Cadet's dress, drill and
deportment consistently exceed the standard. Level 2 |
| ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE |
Presented annually to a senior cadet having shown a high degree of participation and
leadership in promoting citizenship activities throughout the community and enhancing the aims and
objectives of the cadet organization. |
| LORD STRATHCONA MEDAL |
The highest Award which can be bestowed upon a Cadet in recognition of exemplary
performance in physical and military training. |
| COMMANDING OFFICER'S AWARD |
Overall best cadet who consistently surpasses the aims and mission of the cadet movement.
This award is presented to a Senior cadet at the Commanding Officer's discretion. |
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