Squadron Trophies & Awards
151 Squadron is very fortunate to have many supporters who have donated trophies to be awarded to our cadets. Since the formation of the Squadron in 1942, many of these trophies have become synonymous with the high standards we hope to instill and maintain within our ranks.
Please click on the names of the trophies below, to see both the background of the award and the names of the recipients.
Squadron Awards
| Award | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Squadron Leader Percy Jobb Award | Top Level 1 Cadet |
| Squadron Leader Lawrence Beal Award | Top Level 2 Cadet |
| Flight Lieutenant Don McIlveen Award | Top Level 3 Cadet |
| Lieutenant Colonel R.E. (Gil) Gilbank Award | Top Level 4 Cadet |
| Perfect Training Night Attendance | Presented to all cadets who were present for every Monday night training session for that training year. |
| Esprit de corps | Voted on by all cadets for their peer who they feel best embodies and exemplifies pride, fellowship and common loyalty of 151 Chadburn Squadron. |
| Major Bert Weigel Shield | Most Improved Band Member Award |
| Douglas S. Kerr Award | Most Proficient Band Member Award |
| Flying Officer Jack Houston Trophy | Most Proficient Open Biathlon Member |
| John Walker Memorial Award | Most Proficient Senior Drill Team Member |
| Major Robert Forbes Trophy | Most Improved Drill Team Member |
| Lieutenant(Navy) Jim Vanderende | Sports Award |
| 420 Wing RCAFA | Top Glider Pilot Candidate |
| Captain Michael VandenBos | Top Power Pilot Candidate |
| Rotary International Citizenship Award | IACE Participant |
| Reviewing Officer’s Trophy | Top Fundraiser |
| Commanding Officer’s Trophy | Top Squad Leader |
| Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Beaton Trophy | Top Flight Commander |
| Sergeant Kathleen Hutchings Trophy | Top Junior NCO |
| Major Garry Burns Trophy | Top Instructor |
| Patricia McLellan Memorial Trophy | |
| Wing Commander Lloyd Chadburn Trophy | |
| Flying Officer Don Hill Trophy | Most Proficient Cadet |
Medals
The following are medals that Royal Canadian Air Cadets are eligible to be awarded.
| Medal | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Air Cadet League | Cadet Service Medal |
| Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence | |
| Lord Strathcona Medal |
Academic Scholarships
| Scholarship | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Rotary Academic Scholarship | |
| John Walker Scholarship | |
| 151 Chadburn Squadron Scholarship |
Other Awards
| Award | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Duke of Edinburgh’s Award |
Gliding Award – 420 Wing RCAFA
Capt. Michael VandenBos
Commanding Officers Trophy
Major Burns Trophy
Houston Trophy – Parent & Cadet Shoot ?????
LCol Gilbank Trophy – Top LAC
Major R. Forbes Drill Trophy
Rotary International Citizenship Award
LCol S.Beaton Trophy
Douglas S. Kerr Award
Sgt. Kathleen Hutchings Trophy
McLellan Memorial Trophy
W/C Lloyd Chadburn Trophy
Don Hill Trophy
Lord Strathcona Medal
Royal Canadian Legion
Air Cadet League – Cadet Service Medal
Rotary Academic Scholarship
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
John Walker Award