Honours and Awards
The Air Cadet League of Canada (Manitoba) Inc. recognizes individual and groups of members who contribute to the ongoing goals of the Manitoba Air Cadet Program. Nominations for deserving participants are welcome. more...
HONOURS AND AWARDS PROGRAM
(MANITOBA)
NATIONAL AWARDS
Medal of Honour
The Air Cadet League of Canada Medal of Honour is the highest Award that can be granted to a League Member.
Director of the Year
The Department of National Defence award in appreciation of the meritorious manner in which the person as a member of the ACL stimulated interest in the Air Cadet Movement through service to the Royal Canadian Air Cadets.
President's Citation
The President's Citation is awarded to recognize a Member's extraordinary contribution above that which earned him the Certificate of Honour or a nomination for the Medal of Honour.
Certificate of Honour
Awarded to Members of the Air Cadet League of Canada in recognition of outstanding service.
Certificate of Merit
Awarded to League Members at the National, Provincial and Local levels for meritorious service over a period of time.
Certificate of Recognition
Awarded to non-Members of the Air Cadet League of Canada in recognition of their dedicated support of the Air Cadet Movement.
HONOURARY AWARDS
Honourary Air Marshall Award
(Manitoba)
The Air Cadet League of Canada (Manitoba), Honourary Air Marshall Award is presented from time to time to individuals recommended to the Board of Directors for their exceptional personal achievements which have motivated and inspired the youth of Manitoba.
The award is presented at the Honours and Awards Dinner in the presence of distinguished members of the community and other invited guests.
The Award was introduced in 2008.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBER AWARDS
Honourary Air Marshall Award
(Manitoba)
The Air Cadet League of Canada (Manitoba), Honourary Air Marshall Award is presented from time to time to individuals recommended to the Board of Directors for their exceptional personal achievements which have motivated and inspired the youth of Manitoba.
The award is presented at the Honours and Awards Dinner in the presence of distinguished members of the community and other invited guests.
The Award was introduced in 2008.
Douglas Inglis Service Award
(Manitoba)
The Air Cadet League of Canada (Manitoba) Incorporated, Distinguished Service Award is limited to individuals who have been members of the Air Cadet League of Canada for at least ten years and who have had, in the opinion of the selection committee, a significant and continued impact on the advancement of the Air Cadet Program through development, instruction, service or a combination of the three over an extended period of time.
The award was introduced in 2007 and consists of a certificate with the citation specified by the selection committee and approved by the ACL (MB) Executive Committee. The Award was renamed in 2013 in honour of the first recipient Douglas Inglis.
The award is granted without regard to age, sex or nationality. The award need not be given each year.
Members may be nominated to the Honours and Awards Committee no later than 1 August of each year. Nominations, in letter format, must be signed by at least two members of the Provincial Committee and should include a narrative outlining the nominee's contribution. A nomination for the distinguished service award that is not awarded will remain for 3 years.
Meritorious Service Award
(Manitoba)
The Meritorious Service Award recognizes outstanding meritorious service to the Manitoba Air Cadet Program by a Cadet Instructor Cadre Officer.
The award was introduced in 2008 and consists of a suitable certificate with the following citation:
“IN RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF MERITORIOUS SERVICE TO THE MANITOBA AIR CADET PROGRAM”
Any member of the Cadet Instructor Cadre, who has contributed to the Manitoba Air Cadet Program, whose activities are exceptional because of the member's dedication performance and length of continuous service, is eligible for the award.
Members with suitable qualifications may be nominated to the Honours and Awards Committee no later than 1 August of each year. Nominations, in letter format, must be signed by at least two members of the Provincial Committee and should include a narrative outlining the nominee's contribution. A nomination for the meritorious service award that is not awarded will remain for 3 years.
The award is normally presented annually. Presentation may be withheld if the Honours and Awards Committee determines that no suitable candidate has been nominated. The award can be presented to a recipient only once in a lifetime.
Squadron Sponsoring Committee
"E.M. (Brad) Bradshaw" Award
(Manitoba)
The EM Bradshaw Award is awarded to the most proficient Squadron Sponsoring Committee
Committees with suitable qualifications may be nominated to the Honours and Awards Committee no later than 1 August of each year. Nominations, in letter format and should include a narrative outlining the reason for nomination.
The award is normally presented annually. Presentation may be withheld if the Honours and Awards Committee determines that no suitable candidate has been nominated.