MANITOBA AIR CADET
PROVINCIAL AWARDS
PROVINCIAL AWARDS
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'Edward Vopni' Award (Manitoba)
Most Proficient Squadron
Description of 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.
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.
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Active Awarded to Squadron Recipients of the award
Myra and Arnold Frieman Award
Community Involvement Award (Manitoba)
Description of Award:
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 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.
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Active Awarded to Squadron Recipients of the award
'Captain Kenneth Young' Memorial Award (Manitoba)
Most Proficient Rural Squadron
Description of Award:
Awarded annually to the Most Proficient Air Cadet Squadron in Manitoba's Rural Area.
Awarded annually to the Most Proficient Air Cadet Squadron in Manitoba's Rural Area.
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Active Awarded to Squadron Recipients of the award
'Dorothy (Dot) Wowk' Memorial Award (Manitoba)
Most Improved Squadron
Description of Award:
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 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.
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Active Awarded to Squadron Recipients of the award
'Wing Commander Walter A. Mildren, CD' Award (Manitoba)
Most Proficient Recruiter
Description of Award:
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.
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.
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Active Awarded to Squadron Recipients of the award
'Terry Lewis' Memorial Award
Top Manitoba Air Cadet on the Power Pilot Course
Description of Award:
Awarded to the top Manitoba Air Cadet on the Power Pilot Course.
Awarded to the top Manitoba Air Cadet on the Power Pilot Course.
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Active Awarded to Cadet Recipients of the award
"Alen T. Hansen" Trophy (Manitoba)
Top Manitoba Air Cadet - Glider Pilot Course
Description of Award:
Awarded to the top Manitoba Air Cadet in the Glider Pilot Course
Awarded to the top Manitoba Air Cadet in the Glider Pilot Course
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Active Awarded to Cadet Recipients of the award
"J.W. Stickney" Trophy (Manitoba)
Top Northern Manitoba Air Cadet - Glider Pilot Course
Description of Award:
Cadets from Manitoba squadrons located north of the 51st Parallel of Latitude are eligible for this award.
Cadets from Manitoba squadrons located north of the 51st Parallel of Latitude are eligible for this award.
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Active Awarded to Cadet Recipients of the award
Air Canada Trophy
Advanced Aviation Technology Course - Aircraft Maintenance
Description of Award:
Awarded Annually to the Top Manitoba Air Cadet on the Advanced Aviation Technology Course - Aircraft Maintenance Course
Awarded Annually to the Top Manitoba Air Cadet on the Advanced Aviation Technology Course - Aircraft Maintenance Course
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Active Awarded to Cadet Recipients of the award
"Flight Lieutenant Paul Wilcox" Memorial Award (Manitoba)
Leadership and Ceremonial Instructor Course
Description of Award:
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.
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.
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Active Awarded to Cadet Recipients of the award
"Officer Cadet Robert Hansen, S.C." Memorial Trophy (Manitoba)
Top Manitoba Air Cadet on the Basic Leadership Course
Description of Award:
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 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.
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Active Awarded to Cadet Recipients of the award
George Evans Trophy (Manitoba)
Top Manitoba Air Cadet - Advanced Aviation Tech Course - Aircraft Ops
Description of Award:
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
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
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Active Awarded to Cadet Recipients of the award
Jack and Mabel McPhedran Memorial Bursary (Manitoba)
Top Rural Manitoba Air Cadet - Advanced Aviation Course
Description of Award:
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.
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.
Type of Award Bursary Status of Award Active Awarded to Cadet Recipients of the award
500 (City of Winnipeg) Wing Trophy (Manitoba)
Top Manitoba Air Cadet on the Advanced Aviation Course
Description of Award:
Presented by the 500 (City of Winnipeg) Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association.
Presented by the 500 (City of Winnipeg) Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association.
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Active Awarded to Cadet Recipients of the award
Past Chairmen's Award (Manitoba)
Top Manitoba Cadet in the Prov Effective Speaking Competition
Description of Award:
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.
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.
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Active Awarded to Cadet Recipients of the award
"Frederick Ernest Pink" Memorial Trophy (Manitoba) - Trophy Retired in 2017
Top Manitoba Air Cadet on the Power Pilot Course
Description of Award:
A 'super' supporter of Air Cadets, Fred Pink passed away in 1967, while serving as Honourary Treasurer of the Manitoba Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League of Canada. He served as Chairman of the Sponsoring Committee of #177 Air Canada Squadron, and Chairman of the House Committee of #3 Wing, which was comprised of the 7 City of Winnipeg Air Cadet Squadrons. He was educated in Winnipeg and joined the Canadian National Railway in 1921. In 1938 he transferred to Trans Canada Air Lines. At the time of
A 'super' supporter of Air Cadets, Fred Pink passed away in 1967, while serving as Honourary Treasurer of the Manitoba Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League of Canada. He served as Chairman of the Sponsoring Committee of #177 Air Canada Squadron, and Chairman of the House Committee of #3 Wing, which was comprised of the 7 City of Winnipeg Air Cadet Squadrons. He was educated in Winnipeg and joined the Canadian National Railway in 1921. In 1938 he transferred to Trans Canada Air Lines. At the time of
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Retired Awarded to Cadet Recipients of the award
"Major William Shinnan" Bursary (Manitoba)
Top Manitoba Air Cadet - Glider Pilot Course
Description of Award:
A long time supporter of the Air Cadet Program, Alen Hansen was born in New Zealand and trained as a Wireless Air Gunner in Canada in 1943 before going overseas. After several ground jobs he completed OTU on Wellingtons just prior to Wars end. Returning to New Zealand he decided to emigrate to Canada and attended the University of Manitoba gaining a Business Management certificate. Determined to be a pilot he trained when able gaining his Airline Transport Pilot Licence four years later. After a period of Bush flying he began flying for Trans Canada Pipelines inspecting thousands of miles of pipelines and logging over 20,000 hours of flying time. Alen was part of the Manitoba Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League for twenty-four years, active in the Gliding Program. He was President of the Wartime Pilots' and Observers' Association in 2006-07, also he was Chairman of the Flying Committee with the Winnipeg Flying Club for eight years, as well as, a founding member of the Manitoba Aviation Museum.
A long time supporter of the Air Cadet Program, Alen Hansen was born in New Zealand and trained as a Wireless Air Gunner in Canada in 1943 before going overseas. After several ground jobs he completed OTU on Wellingtons just prior to Wars end. Returning to New Zealand he decided to emigrate to Canada and attended the University of Manitoba gaining a Business Management certificate. Determined to be a pilot he trained when able gaining his Airline Transport Pilot Licence four years later. After a period of Bush flying he began flying for Trans Canada Pipelines inspecting thousands of miles of pipelines and logging over 20,000 hours of flying time. Alen was part of the Manitoba Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League for twenty-four years, active in the Gliding Program. He was President of the Wartime Pilots' and Observers' Association in 2006-07, also he was Chairman of the Flying Committee with the Winnipeg Flying Club for eight years, as well as, a founding member of the Manitoba Aviation Museum.
Type of Award Bursary Status of Award Retired Awarded to Cadet Recipients of the award
Wing Commander T.F. (Tommy) Cooper OBE CD, Competition (Manitoba)- award retired
Top Manitoba Squadron (50+ cadets) drill and deportment
Description of Award:
AWARD RETIRED
The competition is no longer held due to conflicts with the present Air Cadet Training Program.
Participating Squadrons competed for the Tommy Cooper Trophy signifying the top Manitoba Squadron, with a complement of 50 cadets or more, in drill and deportment at the Golden Falcon event. The previous years 30 April Average Registered Cadet Population will be used to determine a squadron's population. Tommy Cooper was a Boy entrant to the Band of the Gloucester Regiment in the World War I era. He later joined the Canadian Air Force as a mechanic. During WW2, he led the Central Band of the RCAF, as well, as being the Commanding Officer of #8 Repair Depot in Winnipeg. He was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his war time service. After the war he was Commanding Officer of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets #3 Wing, 1946-1957. #3 Wing was comprised of the 7 City of Winnipeg Air Cadet Squadrons, with headquarters at Ellice and Ferry Road. The Wing was disbanded in 1971. A civilian pilot, he was a member of the Winnipeg Flying Club for many years. Wing Commander Cooper passed away at his retirement home in White Rock B.C in the 1980's.
AWARD RETIRED
The competition is no longer held due to conflicts with the present Air Cadet Training Program.
Participating Squadrons competed for the Tommy Cooper Trophy signifying the top Manitoba Squadron, with a complement of 50 cadets or more, in drill and deportment at the Golden Falcon event. The previous years 30 April Average Registered Cadet Population will be used to determine a squadron's population. Tommy Cooper was a Boy entrant to the Band of the Gloucester Regiment in the World War I era. He later joined the Canadian Air Force as a mechanic. During WW2, he led the Central Band of the RCAF, as well, as being the Commanding Officer of #8 Repair Depot in Winnipeg. He was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his war time service. After the war he was Commanding Officer of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets #3 Wing, 1946-1957. #3 Wing was comprised of the 7 City of Winnipeg Air Cadet Squadrons, with headquarters at Ellice and Ferry Road. The Wing was disbanded in 1971. A civilian pilot, he was a member of the Winnipeg Flying Club for many years. Wing Commander Cooper passed away at his retirement home in White Rock B.C in the 1980's.
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Retired Awarded to Squadron Recipients of the award
Golden Falcon Provincial Sports Competition (Manitoba) - award retired in 2008
Most Proficient Flight in the scheduled sporting events
Description of Award:
AWARD RETIRED
The competition is no longer held due to conflicts with the present Air Cadet Training Program.
Groups of cadets from Manitoba Squadrons competed for the Golden Falcon Trophy signifying the most proficient Flight in the scheduled sporting events. A limited number of cadets from each squadron attended dependent upon the facilities used for that annual event. The Saturday's activities included the sporting competitions with a cadet dance in the evening. The Sunday's activities included Drill Competitions and a formal parade with a senior dignitary as Reviewing Officer; the parade was followed by a presentation banquet. The event was usually held over the May long weekend.
AWARD RETIRED
The competition is no longer held due to conflicts with the present Air Cadet Training Program.
Groups of cadets from Manitoba Squadrons competed for the Golden Falcon Trophy signifying the most proficient Flight in the scheduled sporting events. A limited number of cadets from each squadron attended dependent upon the facilities used for that annual event. The Saturday's activities included the sporting competitions with a cadet dance in the evening. The Sunday's activities included Drill Competitions and a formal parade with a senior dignitary as Reviewing Officer; the parade was followed by a presentation banquet. The event was usually held over the May long weekend.
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Retired Awarded to Squadron Recipients of the award
Glen Elwood Drill Competition (Manitoba) - award retired in 2008
Top Manitoba Squadron (49 cadets or less) drill and deportment
Description of Award:
AWARD RETIRED
The competition is no longer held due to conflicts with the present Air Cadet Training Program.
Participating Squadrons competed for the Glen Ellwood Trophy signifying the top Manitoba Squadron, with a complement of 49 cadets or less, in drill and deportment at the Golden Falcon event. The previous years 30 April Average Registered Cadet Population was used to determine a squadron's population. This Manitoba Air Cadet Squadrons' Drill Competition was named in honour of Squadron Leader Glenmore Benjamin Ellwood, DSO DFC and bar (1918 - 27 March, 1999) of Portage La Prairie. He was a navigator in Bomber Command with 405 and 617 squadrons. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in June 1941. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on 4 October 1943; the Distinguished Service Order on 29 September 1944; and the bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross on 23 November 1945. He flew four bombing mission tours for a total of 120 missions and was one of only three Canadians to survive the war with that many tours of operations. Squadron Leader Ellwood was an active and strong supporter of the Air Cadet Program in Portage La Prairie.
AWARD RETIRED
The competition is no longer held due to conflicts with the present Air Cadet Training Program.
Participating Squadrons competed for the Glen Ellwood Trophy signifying the top Manitoba Squadron, with a complement of 49 cadets or less, in drill and deportment at the Golden Falcon event. The previous years 30 April Average Registered Cadet Population was used to determine a squadron's population. This Manitoba Air Cadet Squadrons' Drill Competition was named in honour of Squadron Leader Glenmore Benjamin Ellwood, DSO DFC and bar (1918 - 27 March, 1999) of Portage La Prairie. He was a navigator in Bomber Command with 405 and 617 squadrons. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in June 1941. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on 4 October 1943; the Distinguished Service Order on 29 September 1944; and the bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross on 23 November 1945. He flew four bombing mission tours for a total of 120 missions and was one of only three Canadians to survive the war with that many tours of operations. Squadron Leader Ellwood was an active and strong supporter of the Air Cadet Program in Portage La Prairie.
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Retired Awarded to Squadron Recipients of the award
Gilbert Eaton Competition (Manitoba) - award retired in 2013
Top Manitoba Squadron in Marksmanship
Description of Award:
AWARD RETIRED
The competition is no longer held due to conflicts with the present Air Cadet Training Program.
Participating Manitoba Air Cadet Squadrons competed for the Gilbert Eaton Trophy signifying the top Manitoba Squadron in Marksmanship. Mr. Gilbert Eaton was the second Chairman of the Manitoba Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League of Canada. More on Mr. Eaton is available at the Chairmen page of this site. The Gilbert Eaton Trophy was presented for Air Cadet Marksmenship using the .22 calibre rifle until 1986; it was reincarnated in 2008 to recognize marksmenship competitors in the Air Rifle competitions.
AWARD RETIRED
The competition is no longer held due to conflicts with the present Air Cadet Training Program.
Participating Manitoba Air Cadet Squadrons competed for the Gilbert Eaton Trophy signifying the top Manitoba Squadron in Marksmanship. Mr. Gilbert Eaton was the second Chairman of the Manitoba Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League of Canada. More on Mr. Eaton is available at the Chairmen page of this site. The Gilbert Eaton Trophy was presented for Air Cadet Marksmenship using the .22 calibre rifle until 1986; it was reincarnated in 2008 to recognize marksmenship competitors in the Air Rifle competitions.
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Retired Awarded to Squadron Recipients of the award
Telly Mercury, Q.C. Memorial Award (Manitoba)
Air Cadet Bugle Competition
Description of Award:
AWARD RETIRED
The competition is no longer held due to conflicts with the present Air Cadet Training Program.
The aim of the Manitoba Air Cadet Bugle Competition was to increase the awareness of the music program in the Air Cadet Movement; and to provide an opportunity for individual Air Cadet Musicians to increase their self-confidence. Cadets from participating Manitoba Squadrons competed for the Telly Mercury, Q.C. Memorial Award and the opportunity to perform at Manitoba Air Cadet events such as Golden Falcon.
AWARD RETIRED
The competition is no longer held due to conflicts with the present Air Cadet Training Program.
The aim of the Manitoba Air Cadet Bugle Competition was to increase the awareness of the music program in the Air Cadet Movement; and to provide an opportunity for individual Air Cadet Musicians to increase their self-confidence. Cadets from participating Manitoba Squadrons competed for the Telly Mercury, Q.C. Memorial Award and the opportunity to perform at Manitoba Air Cadet events such as Golden Falcon.
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Retired Awarded to Cadet Recipients of the award
'Harold Steele' Award (Manitoba)
Community Involvement
Description of Award:
Awarded annually to a Manitoba Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron for Proficiency in Cadet Training and Good Citizenship.
More about Harold Steele may be found at the Biographies page. - Replaced by the Frieman award in 2017
Awarded annually to a Manitoba Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron for Proficiency in Cadet Training and Good Citizenship.
More about Harold Steele may be found at the Biographies page. - Replaced by the Frieman award in 2017
Type of Award Trophy Status of Award Retired Awarded to Squadron Recipients of the award
