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 | Presented to the cadet, as chosen by their peers, who best exemplifies pride, fellowship, and dedication to 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 Biathlete |
| TBD | Most Proficient Junior Biathlete |
| TBD | Most Proficient Open Marksman |
| TBD | Most Proficient Junior Marksman |
| TBD | Top Achievement Points |
| 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 (Team Commander) |
| Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Beaton Trophy | Top Flight Commander |
| Sergeant Kathleen Hutchings Trophy | Awarded annually to the junior non-commissioned officer (Corporal, Flight Corporal or Sergeant) who best exemplifies those qualities present in Sergeant Hutchings: community involvement, leadership and participation in Squadron activities. |
| Major Garry Burns Trophy | Top Instructor |
| Patricia McLellan Memorial Trophy | Awarded annually to a cadet demonstrating the qualities of comradeship, teamwork, dedication to the Squadron and community involvement. |
| Wing Commander Lloyd Chadburn Trophy | Awarded to the cadet who has consistently demonstrated proficiency, drive, and dedication throughout their career. Inspired by Wing Commander Chadburn’s belief in selfless service, this award recognizes a cadet who gets the job done without seeking recognition or reward—fulfilling their duty with unwavering commitment. Presented only when a deserving candidate emerges, this trophy embodies the highest standard of quiet professionalism and devotion to service. |
| Flying Officer Don Hill Trophy | Most Proficient Cadet |
Medals
The following are medals that Royal Canadian Air Cadets are eligible to be awarded.
Academic Scholarships
These scholarships will be awarded to the cadets who best demonstrates Rotary’s motto “Service above Self”.
The purpose of the scholarships is to encourage and promote community service, leadership and pride in their squadron. Rotary International’s mission is to provide service to others and Oshawa Rotarians believe that those who develop a lifestyle of serving others will enhance our community
| Scholarship |
|---|
| John A Walker Memorial Scholarship |
| Bonnie Brown-Grundy Scholarship |
| Rotary Club of Oshawa Scholarship |
Old awards list
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