Army Cadet Service Medal
The Army Cadet League of Canada (ACLC) has created an award to recognize continuous meritorious cadet service of at least four years by deserving Army Cadets.
The onus shall be on the individual cadet to apply for this award on form "Application for the Army Cadet Service Medal"
To qualify for this award, a serving cadet must have successfully completed four calendar years (from enrolment date) of honourable service with no serious infractions, and be recommended by the Cadet Corps Commanding Officer.
The Major-General W. A. Howard Awards
Major-General W. A. Howard, CMM, CM, CD, QC, Colonel Commandant Royal Canadian Army Cadets from 1974 to 1979, as a legacy to his desire to promote excellence on the National Star Certification Exam (NSCE), combined with an assessment of a cadet's overall performance, has established annual awards for outstanding army cadets known as "The Major-General W. A. Howard Awards." The awards are administered and the winners selected by a Committee established by the Army Cadet League of Canada (ACLC).
The awards will be presented annually, one in each province and territory selected from those cadets who have scored in the top three (3) on the National Star Certification Exam and who have been assessed as outstanding cadets in accordance with the selection criteria outlined at paragraph 6. In the event that no nominations are submitted from a province or territory, the Selection Committee will select award winners from other provinces and territories, to ensure the maximum annual quota of 12 awards is met.
The following criteria shall be used as a basis for selecting the outstanding cadets:
- Comportment;
- has achieved an average of at least 85% on the first attempt at the NSCE (current year);
- and has served a minimum of three (3) years as an Army Cadet.
The Lieutenant-General J.E. Vance Leadership Awards
Lieutenant-General J. E. Vance, CMM, CD, Colonel Commandant Royal Canadian Army Cadets from 1989 to 1992, as a legacy to his desire to promote leadership in the Army Cadet movement has established annual awards for outstanding Army Cadet leaders, known as "The Lieutenant-General J.E. Vance Leadership Awards." The awards are administered by the National Office of the Army Cadet League of Canada.
The awards will be presented annually, one each to the top army cadet on the Cadet Leader Instructor Courses conducted at the CSTC's.
The following criteria shall be used as a basis for selecting the outstanding cadets:
- demonstration of leadership qualities;
- willingness to accept duties and responsibilities;
- dress and deportment;
- instructional abilities; and
- qualities as a role model for other army cadets.
Cadet Parachute Course Awards
The Army Cadet League of Canada (ACLC) and The Canadian Airborne Association have established annual awards for the top cadet and for the graduates of the Army Cadet Parachutist Course. The awards are administered by the National Office of the Army Cadet League of Canada.
One award will be presented annually on the graduation parade at the Army Cadet National Training Centre (ACNTC) Connaught by a representative of the Army Cadet League of Canada. The award will take the form of a gold watch with the RCAC emblem engraved on the dial.
The following criteria shall be used as a basis for selecting the course outstanding cadet:
- dress and deportment;
- willingness to accept duties and responsibilities;
- demonstration of leadership qualities;
- participation in off-duty programmes and activities;
- exceptional physical fitness and endurance; and
- course activity (to include level of achievement and effort displayed).
The Army Cadet League of Canada Award (Rocky Mountain)
The Army Cadet League of Canada has established an annual award for the top male and female cadets attending the Cadet Leadership and Challenge Course at the Rocky Mountain National Army Cadet Summer Training Centre (RMNACSTC), known as "The Army Cadet League of Canada Award (Rocky Mountain)".
The following criteria shall be used as a basis for selecting the outstanding cadet:
- dress and deportment;
- willingness to accept duties and responsibilities;
- demonstration of leadership qualities;
- participation in off-duty programmes and activities;
- exceptional physical fitness and endurance; and
- course activity (to include level of achievement and effort displayed).
The D. W. Fleck Award
D. W. Fleck, a former President of the Army Cadet League of Canada, established an annual award for the most proficient army cadet pipe band musician attending the National Army Cadet Pipes and Drums course conducted at the Rocky Mountain National Army Cadet Summer Training Centre (RMNACSTC).
The following criteria shall be used as a basis for selecting the recipient of the award:
- dress and deportment;
- drill;
- cooperation;
- punctuality;
- effort;
- attitude;
- loyalty;
- dedication;
- honesty;
- enthusiam; and
- musical progress/contribution.
The Lieutenant-General C.H. Belzile Trophy for Excellence in Largebore Shooting
Lieutenant-General C.H. Belzile, CM, CMM, CD, BA, LLD, a former Colonel Commandant Royal Canadian Army Cadets, as a legacy to his desire to promote the discipline of largebore rifle shooting in the Army Cadet movement, has established an annual award to be known as "The Lieutenant-General C.H. Belzile Trophy for Excellence in Largebore Shooting".
One award will be presented annually to the top shooter on the Army Cadet Bisley Team.
The criteria for selecting the top shooter will be determined by the Commandant of the Royal Canadian Army Cadet National Shooting Team in cooperation with the Commanding Officer of the ACNTC Connaught.
The Royal Canadian Legion - Outstanding Canadian Army Cadet Walsh Memorial Sword
In 2004, The Royal Canadian Legion (Legion) established an award for "Outstanding Cadets" selected from each of the three cadet elements, Sea, Army and Air. These cadets would be chosen by the appropriate Leagues and the Legion would host the three cadets (Sea, Army and Air) and a parent/guardian to attend at the National Cenotaph in Ottawa each Remembrance Day (Nov. 11) as part of the Vice-Regal party. As well the cadets would tour the Nation's Capital and meet both the Governor General and the Chief of the Defence Staff.
The minimum criteria established by the Royal Canadian Legion were:
- Be a recipient of the Legion Medal of Excellence (If not, one would be awarded);
- Be recommended by the appropriate League; and
- Be a serving cadet (not aged out or SOS) on November 11 of the award year.
Each Branch may establish its own internal process within these minimum standards. Selection is based on the performance of the cadets during the current training year (September to June).
The National Outstanding Army Cadet shall be awarded a commemorative sword (Commonwealth Officer's pattern) provided by the National Office of the ACLC and suitably engraved on the blade on one side, the year and "Outstanding Army Cadet" and on the reverse side the cadet's name and Cadet Corps number. The "Walsh Memorial Sword" shall be presented by the National President of Army Cadet League of Canada.
Each Cadet selected as the Branch Outstanding Cadet shall be recognized on a Branch trophy provided from the National Office.
The Lieutenant-General J.W. Quinn Annual Music Awards for Excellence
Lieutenant-General J. W. Quinn, CD, Colonel Commandant Royal Canadian Army Cadets from 1979 to 1989, as a legacy to his desire to promote music in the Army Cadet movement has established annual awards for outstanding Army Cadet musicians, known as "The Lieutenant-General J.W. Quinn Annual Music Awards for Excellence". The awards are administered by the National Office of the Army Cadet League of Canada.
Two awards will be presented annually in each of the following categories to first and second place cadets in the categories of:
- Army Cadet Pipe Band Musician (ACPBM); and
- Army Cadet Military Band Musician (ACMBM).
Each first place winner in each category shall receive in addition to a commemorative plaque, a cash award of $250 and an additional $500 for their cadet corps to be used for the purchase of an instrument and/or to be used in support of music training.
Each second place winner in each category shall receive in addition to a commemorative plaque, a cash award of $125 and an additional $250 for their cadet corps to be used for the purchase of an instrument and/or to be used in support of music training.
The following criteria shall be used as a basis for selecting the outstanding cadets:
- to have completed a minimum of two years continuous service as an ACPBM or ACMBM by the date of nomination;
- to be an outstanding level V instrumentalist. This is to be the minimum requirement for nomination;
- to have contributed outstanding participation in Army Cadet (or Cadet) parades, engagements, performances for his/her Corps, Community, Province, etc as an ACPBM or ACMBM (provide list if possible);
- to have demonstrated outstanding loyalty to his/her corps and army cadets;
- to have shown obvious dedication to the Army Cadet Pipe Band or Army Cadet Military Band Musician training programme; and
- outstanding dress, deportment, drill, conduct, manner and dependability.