Presented by the 500 (City of Winnipeg) Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association.

Awarded Annually to the Top Manitoba Air Cadet on the Advanced Aviation Technology Course - Aircraft Maintenance Course

Mr. George Evans was a long time civil Air Traffic Controller and is a strong supporter of the Air Cadet Program. 

More on Mr. Evans at our biography page

Awarded annually to a Manitoba Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron for Proficiency in Cadet Training and Good Citizenship. 

More information on Arnold Frieman can be found at our Biographies page.Replaced the Harold Steele award in 2017.

Awarded to the top Manitoba Air Cadet in the Glider Pilot Course

Awarded to the top Manitoba Air Cadet on the Introduction to Leadership Course (formerly the Junior NCO Course) In recognition of an act of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril. The Star of Courage was awarded to Officer Cadet Robert Hansen and Captain Gary Fulton who gave their lives on 31 May 1976. Shortly after takeoff from Runway 12 at Regina Airport a wild duck was ingested resulting in immediate engine failure. Rather than abandon their crippled jet aircraft over a populated area the crew elected to divert it away from the city thus sacrificing vital seconds and altitude. Both Officers were fatally injured when insufficient altitude remained for a safe ejection. Robert Hansen SC, 1956-1976. Robert served with 220 Red River (Winnipeg) Squadron AC. In 1972 he was the top graduate from the three prairie provinces on the Junior NCO Course, was selected the most proficient Squadron NCO in 1972-73, completed flying scholarship training in 1973 and received Manitoba's highest Gliding award for glider pilot graduates in 1974. He was the Squadron Warrant Officer prior to enrolling in the air arm of the Canadian Forces in October 1974. Robert Hansen is buried at Brookside Military Cemetery in Winnipeg within sight and sound of one of the locations, which gave him stimulus in life - one of the busiest runways at Winnipeg International Airport. The award includes a bursary of $200.00. The amount will be increased an additional $200.00 if the recipients continue as an Air Cadet until reaching their nineteenth birthday.

Awarded to the top Manitoba Air Cadet on the Power Pilot Course.

The family of Mr. and Mrs. Jack McPhedran provided a donation to establish the Jack and Mabel McPhedran Bursary to be awarded to the top rural Manitoba cadet on the Advanced Aviation Course. The bursary is $150.

Awarded annually to the squadron in Manitoba that recruits and retains the largest number of cadets. Instituted in 2005, this Annual Award is presented to recognize the efforts and dedication of the most proficient squadron in attracting youths to their organization and retaining their interest and enthusiasm with a challenging and interesting program. 

More about Wing Commander Mildren can be found at the Chairmen's Biographies page.

The aim of the Effective Speaking Competition is to provide an opportunity for Air Cadets to increase their self-confidence; and increase their ability to reason, organize and express ideas. The program started as part of the celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of the Air Cadet League of Canada in 1991 although Manitoba did not have a candidate that year. Cadets from participating Manitoba Squadrons compete for the Past Chairmen's Award and the opportunity to represent Manitoba Air Cadets at the National Effective Speaking Competition usually held in conjunction with the Air Cadet League of Canada's National Annual General Meeting.

Cadets from Manitoba squadrons located north of the 51st Parallel of Latitude are eligible for this award.

Awarded to Manitoba's most proficient Squadron during a specific training year. Honouring Mr. Edward Vopni's service with the Manitoba Air Cadet League from 1948 until 1957.

More about Ed Vopni may be found at the Biographies page.

Leadership and Ceremonial Instructor Course (formerly the Senior Leader's Course until 2011) In the mid-1960's F/L Paul Wilcox served as Manitoba/NW Ontario's Area Cadet Officer (Air), a job in which he excelled. Following his three years as ACO (Air) F/L Wilcox flew 'T-Birds' out of RCAF Station Rivers. He was killed in a crash in 1967 while on a low level photo mission over Riding Mountain National Park.

Awarded annually to the most improved squadron in Manitoba. This Annual Award is presented in memory of Dot Wowk's 34 year involvement with the Air Cadet League of Canada. Her legacy of community participation and citizenship continues through the thousands of cadet graduates whose lives were touched by Mrs. Wowk.

Awarded annually to the Most Proficient Air Cadet Squadron in Manitoba's Rural Area.