Awards
AWARDS, MEDALS & SCHOLARSHIPS
As a Sea Cadet, you are eligible to apply for and/or be nominated for a number of medals awards, scholarships and bursaries and other recognition awards. It is important for you and your parents to review the details of each of opportunity posted on the Branch Page.
If you feel you or some other cadet in the corps should be considered, let your Divisional Officer and Administration Officer know by the last training night in February. Recommendations and decisions for final nominations usually involve several steps beyond the Corps Commanding Officer for final decisions (e.g., the sponsoring organization, the Regional Cadet Support Unit or the Navy League of Canada, or the specific person or organization). Read the details, determine the prerequisites for eligibility and plan the year ahead so you can be eligible for consideration.
All interested cadets should start the process by speaking with your Divisional Officer and making an application through the Administration Officer. Usually awards need a letter and/or a resume to go with your application; some need reference letters. Start early.
Generally speaking, for awards from outside agencies, you must apply by the last parade night in February. For Annual Corps awards nominations could be accepted up to mid-April.
MEDAL OPPORTUNITIES
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Cadets that meet the following requirements are invited to submit their resume directly to the Administration Officer.
Please refer to the details and application forms available on our Branch page!
Please refer to the details and application forms available on our Branch page!
CADET MEDAL OF BRAVERY
The Cadet Award for Bravery may be awarded to a cadet who performs an outstanding deed of valour, involving risk of his or her life, in attempting to save the life or property of another person. A recommendation that a cadet be awarded the Cadet Award for Bravery shall be initiated by the commanding officer of the cadet corps, who shall obtain the concurrence of the appropriate league at the local, provincial and national levels.
This medal has be awarded only on eighteen known occasions to army, air or sea cadets in 61 years, making it exceedingly rare.
LORD STRATHCONA MEDAL
The Lord Strathcona Medal, is the highest award which can be bestowed upon a Canadian cadet in recognition of exemplary performance in physical and military training. For Sea Cadets, the Cadet must be in at least Phase III to be eligible.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE
The Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence is awarded annually to the Cadet having shown a high degree of participation and leadership in the area of citizenship and in meeting and enhancing the aims and objectives of the Cadet Organization. ***NO RANK REQUIREMENT***
NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE
Awarded annually to the most proficient Sea cadet within the Ontario Division and recipients are then eligible to receive the National Award.
ARMY NAVY AIRFORCE VETERANS (ANAVETS) MEDAL
The Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS), as a legacy to its desire to promote excellence and awareness of the Canadian Cadet Organization has established the ANAVETS Cadet Medal of Merit.
SEA CADET LONG SERVICE MEDAL
The cadet Long Service Medal is awarded by The Navy League of Canada in recognition of continuous Cadet service of at least four (4) years by deserving Royal Canadian Sea Cadets. A fifth year bar is available to be earned.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
See All Scholarship InformationRCSCC ST LAWRENCE WELLEY GERRARD CYR POST-SECONDARY BURSARY
This local sea cadet bursary is a result of a generous donation from Welley Gerrard (Gerry) Cyr, a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force for over 30 years. Mr. Cyr requested that a $600.00 bursary be awarded on an annual basis to cadets attending post-secondary education. Mr. Cyr believes that through education a young person can attain a higher goal in life and his donation is meant to assist in attaining that goal.
This award is available to all cadets, with a minimum of two years of service, regardless of rank. The application form and process details are available here or from the Administration Officer or a Branch Representative.
NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA SCHOLARSHIPS
The Navy League of Canada recognizes the importance of post-secondary education to the future success of its cadet members. For those cadets looking to pursue a post-secondary career here are some scholarships and websites that are worth taking a look at.
REAR-ADMIRAL FRED MIFFLIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Each year, the Navy League of Canada issues one Maritime Affairs Scholarship valued at $3,000 to an active Sea Cadet entering an accredited post-secondary program of a maritime focus. To apply for this scholarship, click here .
ROYAL CANADIAN SEA CADET FOUNDATION
The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Education Foundation
funds a variety of scholarships valued at $5,000, $3,000, $2,000 and $1000, including the Chief Petty Officer Jack Scholarship.
YOUNG CITIZENS FOUNDATION
The Young Citizens Foundation
donates $5,000 annually to support a Sea Cadet pursuing higher education.
ST LAWRENCE ANNUAL CORPS AWARDS
Annual Award DetailsMost Proficient Cadets in each of their training years:
The Rogers Power Trophy for the Top Ordinary Seaman- Phase 1
The Top Able Seaman Award-Phase 2
The Lt(N) Gord Workman Trophy for the Top Leading Seaman- Phase 3
The Top Master Seaman Award- Phase 4
The Top Petty Officer Award- Phase 5
Other:
Most Improved Bandsman
Top Bandsman
Most Improved Biathlon Cadet
Top Biathlon Cadet
Most Improved Orienteering Cadet
Top Orienteering Cadet
Most Improved Marksman
Shires Trophy for Top Marksman
Lt(N) Dan Graham Trophy for the Best Guardsman
The Non-Commissioned Officer Award (The Stevenson Trophy)
The Able Seaman T. “Jul” Peters Memorial Award
Awarded in memory of AB Thomas “Jul” Peters an enthusiastic, excited, inquisitive, passionate and joyful young man. It is awarded to the cadet who best displayed similar characteristics Jul Peters.
Captain Thomas F. Connors Memorial Award
Awarded to the cadet who has made the greatest contribution and marked effort contributing to community involvement, extra-curricular activities and citizenship in school and cadets.
Royal Kingston United Services Institute Award
Awarded annually to a deserving cadet based on his / her positive approach, attitude and accomplishments within the Corps’ program and within their community. The awardee will logically be a cadet with corps experience; however need not necessarily be the "top cadet".
The Royal Kingston United Services Institute- Inspector Gary Coulter Marksmanship Award
Awarded annually to the Corps’ most successful and consistent participant in the Winter Zone pellet rifle competition.
Cadet of the Year Award (Naval Veteran Associations)
Awarded to the cadet who excels in many areas of training including, drill, seamanship, leadership, sailing, marksmanship, physical activity, naval knowledge and citizenship. The cadet also has outstanding attendance, dress and deportment and esprit de corps.
THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S INTERNATIONAL AWARD
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is an optional, non-competitive program designed to encourage young people to develop positive skills and lifestyle habits. The Award fits into Corps’ regular training, and provides opportunities for challenges to be met and awards to be earned. More detailed information can be found at the Duke of Edinburgh Award Program website.
Award/Program Details
NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA AWARDS
Navy League Award DetailsNavy League Award of Commendation
Awarded by the National Board of Directors to a Navy League Cadet or Royal Canadian Sea Cadet who performs an outstanding act or deed in attempting to save the life or property of another.
DIVISION SEA CADET OF THE YEAR
Awarded annually by each Division to the most proficient Royal Canadian Sea Cadet within the Division. The recipient receives a certificate and other gifts as determined by each Division. There is NO application process. The recipient is selected from the Navy League Medal of Excellence recipients for the year.
ROYAL CANADIAN SEA CADET NATIONAL MUSIC AWARD
Awarded annually to recognize the efforts of a Royal Canadian Sea Cadet in pursuit of musical excellence. This award is given to a cadet currently a member of an authorized Cadet Band.
ROYAL CANADIAN SEA CADET DIVISION MUSIC AWARD
Awarded annually to recognize the effort of a Sea Cadet in the pursuit of musical excellence.
NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARD
May be awarded by Corps Commanding Officers to any Royal Canadian Sea Cadet who has had perfect attendance at all training parades during the current training year.
Annual Awards
History of the recipients of annual awards and the eligibility criteria can be found on our Branch page under Awards and Scholarships.