Presented to a cadet who has experienced some difficulties during his/her cadet career, but who has shown the desire and the will to succeed in the squadron and is being encouraged to continue.

Presenter:  Captain Elizabeth Nikkel, Commanding Officer 386 Squadron

There are two Recipients this year:  Sergeant Kyle Groves and Flight Corporal Vanessa Graves

Awarded to the cadet, male or female, who has advanced the most in all aspects of cadet training in his or her first year.

Presenter: Mrs. Marion Macdonald, Chair of the Sponsoring Committee

Recipient:  Corporal Daniel Watkins

Awarded to the cadet, male or female, who has advanced the most in all aspects of cadet training in his or her third year.

Presenter:  Mr. Bud Wilds, 1st Vice-President, 888 Wing, Air Force Association of Canada

Recipient:  Sergeant Phillip Romanov

 

Awarded to the cadet, male or female, who has advanced the most in all aspects of cadet training in his or her fifth year.

Presenter:  Mr. Wally Lamond, Member of the Sponsoring Committee

Recipient:  Flight Sergeant Ethan Barr

Presented to the cadet whose performance in the 386 Squadron Band has been outstanding throughout the past year.

Presenter:  Officer Cadet Yolanda Lehton, CD

Recipient: Sergeant Keith Bystrom

Presented to a junior cadet who has demonstrated skill in all aspects of marksmanship

Presenter:  Lieutenant Lauren Dean

Recipient:  Flight Corporal Zachary Cox

Presented to the cadet who has consistently maintained a high standard of dress and conduct and is an example to all squadron members of the high standard of conduct expected of cadets.

Presenter:  Colonel Michel Lalumiere, CD, Commander 19 Wing Comox

Recipient: Flight Corporal Zachery Cox

 

Presented to the cadet who has shown the most advancement in the squadron as a senior NCO.  The factors for consideration are the same as those for the Junior NCO award.

Presenter:  Chief Warrant Officer Patrick Young, MMM, CD

Receipient:  Warrant Officer Second Class Alaina Renshaw

Presented to the cadet who has demonstrated steady advancement through the training program, achieving all desired results in a most efficient manner

Presenter:  Corporal Scott Lachapelle, RCMP, Comox Valley Detachment Representative

Recipient:  Sergeant Jonah Lachapelle

Donated in the memory of Cadet WO 1 Collin Cathcart by his family.  Collin was a member of 386 Squadron from 1992 to 1985.  He reached the rank of WO1 and was the Cadet Squadron Commander.  Collin took great pride in belonging to the cadet program and always showed a positive attitude about working together whether on the parade square or during a team challenge.  He always offered good advice to others and caused them to experience a sense of belonging.  Presented to a cadet who has demonstrated the true "Esprit de Corps".

Presenter:  Mrs. Pam Cathcart

Recipient:  Flight Corporal Carmen Kiltz

Presented to the cadet who demonstrated the best development in his/her leadership skills during squadron activities and mandatory training.

Presenter: The Commanding Officer, Captain Dlizabeth Nikkel

Recipient:  Sergeant David Harmsworth

Awarded in recognition of individual endeavours in the area of citizenship which meet and enhance the aims and objectives of the Cadet organizaion in Canada

Presenter:  Mr. Gerry Mallett, President, Comox Branch 160, Royal Canadian Legion

Recipient:  Warrant Officer First Class Quinn Park

Lynne Davidson, President of the Comox Valley Lions Club, presents a cheque for $1000.  This long-standing annual donation, which is directed to maintaining the band instruments,  is much appreciated by the Squadron.  Accepting the cheque on behalf of 386 Squadron is Band Officer, Officer Cadet Yolanda Lehton and the Drum Major, Cadet Warrant Officer Class II Deanna Gilmore.

A special presentation is made by 386 Sqn Cadet Commander, Cadet Warrant Officer First Class Quinn Park to Colonel Michel Lalumiere.

Presented to the cadet who has given the most support to the squadron in all extra activities and events.

Presenter:  Captain Elizabeth Nikkel, Commanding Officer, 386 Squadron

Recipient: Flight Corporal Carmen  Kiltz

Awarded to the cadet, male or female, who has advanced the most in all aspects of cadet training in his or her second year.

Presenter:  Mrs. Jan Hogan, President, Pacific Group,  Air Force Association of Canada

Recipient:  Flight Corporal Emily Ostapovich

Awarded to the cadet, male or female, who has advanced the most in all aspects of cadet training in his or her fourth year.

Presenter:  Mrs. Sally Hazleton, Secretary of the Sponsoring Committee

Recipient:  Flight Sergeant Glenn Snook

Awarded to the cadet musician at any level who has demonstrated the most improvement in his or her musical ability

Presenter:  Officer Cadet Yolanda Lehton, CD

Recipient:  Flight Corporal Connor Ball

Presented to the cadet who has demonstrated and maintained a high level of excellence in command in drill instruction with the squadron.

Presenter:  Warrant Officer Scott Elliston

Recipient:  Warrant Officer Second Class Alaina Renshaw

Presented to a senior cadet who has demonstrated skill in all aspects of marksmanship

Presenter:  Lieutenant Lauren Dean

Receipient: Warrant Officer Second Class Deanna Gilmore

Presented to the cadet who has shown the most advancement in the squadron as a junior NCO.  Factors in selection:  demonstrated motivation, involvement in squadron activities and participation in mandatory training and parades

Presenter:  Warrant Officer Scott Elliston

Recipient:  Flight Corporal Jane Harmsworth

Presented to the cadet who has shown the most overall advancement in the squadron over the past year, using the same criteria for the Junior NCO and Senior NCO proficiency awards

Presenter:  Reviewing Officer, Colonel Michel Lalumiere, CD

Recipient:  Flight Sergeant Paul Wyckhuyse

Donated in memory of Ernest William Albert Waycott by his wife Pauline.  Mr. Waycott served in the Non-Permanent Active Militia of Canada from 1930 to 1939.  He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force in wartime and in the Regular Force in peacetime for 25 years until 1964.  He was a charter member of 888 Wing, RCAF Assn, now the Air Force Association of Canada.  Presented to the cadet with top leadership qualities.

Presenter:  Mr. Allan Hampshire, President, 888 Wing, Air Force Assn. of Canada

Recipient:  Warrant Officer First Class Quinn Park

Donated in memory of Group Captain, later Colonel, E.G. (Irish) Ireland by his wife Pauline.  "Irish" received his pilots wings in December 1941.  He flew Spitfires, CF-100s and CF-101 fighter aircraft during his flying years.  In the 1960's he was Base Commander of CFB Comox and, among many accomplishments, was the driving force behind the creation of this arena.  He retired here in 1975.  He was a charter member of 888 Wing of the RCAF Assn, now the largest Wing in the Air Force Association of Canada.  The trophy is presented to the cadet who achieved the highest mark in the ground school training and the qualifying examination for flying/glider pilot scholarship.

Presenter:  Mrs. Pauline Ireland

Recipient:  Warrnt Officer Second Class Deanna Gilmore

The origin of the Strathcona Foundation dates fronm 1909.  Donald Smith, Lord Strathcona, the man who drove the last spike for the Canadian Pacific Railway, was then the Canadian High Commissioner in London.  He wished to improve the physical and intellectual capabilities of youth by encouraging habits of self-discipline, good citizenship and patriotism.  To this end, he created the Foundation bearing his name.  In 1923 , a medal was struck and awarded to the most deserving cadet of each Army Cadet corps across Canada.  The Strathcona Awards were expanded to include the Royal Canadian Air Cadets when this cadet program was founded in 1941.  The Strathcona Award is the highest proficiency award which can be awarded to any cadet in Canada.  The recipient stands out among his or her peers through outstanding performance and personal involvement in the community.

Presenter:  Warrant Offricer Scott Elliston, representing the Commanding Offricer, Regional Cadet Support Unit, Pacific

Recipient:  Warrant Officer Second Class Deanna Gilmore

Presented to cadets on completion of four years of continuous service

Presenter:   Mr. Don Hogan, CD Major (Ret'd), a former CO of 386 Sqn. and the representative today of the British Columbia Provincial Committee, Air Cadet League of Canada.

Warrant Officer Second Class Deanna Gilmore

Warrant Offricer Second Class Kyle Hopkins

Flight Sergeant Ethan Barr

Flight Sergeant Crystal Berry

Flight Sergeant Brigitte Park

Flight Sergeant Dustin Robinson