Douglas S. Kerr Award
(established 1987)
This trophy was instated by Mrs. Sheila Kerr, who named the trophy in honour of her husband. Douglas Kerr, a local Oshawa businessman, who was an original patron of the Squadron’s band programme. He understands the value of hard work and persistence. This trophy reflects the dedication and hard work required to master the art of the military bandsman.
This award is presented annually to bandsman gauged to be most proficient.
| Year | Recipient | Instrument |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | WO2 Dylan Paterson | Drums |
| 2016 | FSgt C. Abraham | Trumpet |
| 2015 | FSgt N. Gagnon | Snare |
| 2014 | FSgt S. Sheppard | Clarinet |
| 2013 | FSgt D. Chandler | Saxophone |
| 2012 | FSgt R. Manders | Flute |
| 2011 | Sgt Wensing | Trumpet |
| 2010 | FSgt Tan | Trumpet |
| 2009 | FSgt R. Graham | Trombone |
| 2008 | WO2 Class M.Jubenville | Clarinet |
| 2007 | WO2 D. Weigel | Trumpet |
| 2006 | Sgt M. Mastroianni | Drums |
| 2005 | FSgt M. Vance | Clarinet |
| 2004 | Sgt M. Lewis | Drums |
| 2003 | Sgt D. McAdam | Clarinet |
| 2002 | WO2 Class L. Armstrong | Trumpet |
| 2001 | Cpl C. Weaver Lac B. Nadeau-Nantel | Clarinet Drums |
| 2000 | Cpl L. Armstrong | Trumpet |
| 1999 | Sgt T. Mccarthy | Piccolo |
| 1998 | Cpl M. Stykes | Clarinet |
| 1997 | Sgt J. Bridgewater | Trumpet |
| 1996 | Sgt R. Najbor | Trumpet |
| 1995 | FSgt D. Forbes | Trumpet |
| 1994 | FSgt W. Roberts | Trumpet |
| 1993 | Cpl R. Brear | Bagpipe |
| 1992 | Cpl I. DeCarlo | Drums |
| 1991 | WO K. Pelletier | Saxophone |
| 1990 | Cpl H. Gilbank | Flute |
| 1989 | Cpl M. Charland | Clarinet |
| 1988 | WO R. Cryer | Trumpet |
| 1987 | FSgt P. DeSousa | Drums |