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 735 Sqn
These are Sqn based awards:
| Title |
Picture |
Description |
| Top Recruit |
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This new member to the Sqn shows the most promise, with a high standard of
dress, measurable cadet knowledge, and recognized enthusiasm and
involvement. |
| Top Junior NCO |
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This Level 2/3 cadet (Cpl/FCpl) has demonstrated strong development
during regular and extracurricular activities. |
| Top Senior NCO |
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This Level 4/5 cadet (Sgt or above) has demonstrated outstanding
dress and deportment, leadership, growth, and improvement over
this year. |
| Top Uniform |
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This cadet has had an impeccable uniform and excellent overall
deportment according to all established standards throughout
the whole year. |
| Most Improved Cadet |
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Award is presented to a cadet who has had significant growth or
achievement over this training year, including exceeding in new
responsibilities or duties. |
| Peter A. Creer Aviation Studies Award |
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Awarded in memory of a past member of the Squadron Sponsoring
Committee, this award recognizes a Level 1/2 Cadet who showed the
most promise in their air studies curriculum this year, and who
has potential for pursuing a future glider or power pilot scholarship. |
| Marksmanship |
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This cadet is our top marksman according to annual range
classification results. |
| Bratch Drill |
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Awarded by the Bratch family, this award recognizes a cadet
who has shown a consistently high standard of precision drill
throughout the entire year. |
| Paul Proulx Memorial |
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In memory of a past President of the Parents Committee, Paul
Proulx, this award recognizes a cadet who shows great enthusiasm
and spirit toward any and all cadet activities, mandatory or not. |
| Officers |
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This award is presented from the Officers and Staff of 735 Sqn to
one cadet they deem to have shown great participation and assistance
at planning this training year. |
| OCdt Joseph Coleman Sword of Honour |
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This cadet displays leadership, and has demonstrated a high level of
enthusiasm and dedication throughout the entire year. |
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