National Awards

These are Nationally recognized awards that are commonly presented at the Squadron, but have nomination or selection bodies outside of the Squadron:

TitleAwardDescription
Lord Strathcona MedalLord Strathcona MedalMedal awarded to a Cadet based on criteria stated in CATO 13-16. Presented by a member of the Detachment Staff.
Royal Canadian Legion Medal of ExcellenceLegion MedalMedal awarded to a Cadet based on criteria stated in CATO 13-16. Presented by a representative of the Legion.
Air Cadet Service MedalAir Cadet SserviceMedal 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 from the squadron.

Click here for the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

The terms of reference are included in CATO 13-16 (summary below).

  • 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 D – Lord Strathcona Medal – modified 09-2011
    • 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