Presentation Evening 2014
On Friday the cadets and staff from the squadron were joined by OC Norfolk and Suffolk Wing, Wing Commander D Miller, Wing Sector Officer, Squadron Leader N Ovendon, Local Dignitaries and parents and guardians of the cadets for the Annual Presentation Evening.
Over the last 12 months the cadets have worked very hard in all the activities they have taken part in and the effort was shown off on Friday in the form of certificates, medals and trophies.
Two BTEC diplomas in public services were presented to Cadet Corporal Y Thoppil and Cadet Sergeant A Elliott. There were many Squadron and Wing Blues presented for Drill and Sports, Junior and Senior NCO course certificates and Bronze National Navigation Awards.
There were two new additions to the trophy list this year, the first being the re-introduction of the inter-flight trophy and the second being the new Mayoral Cadet Trophy – awarded for fundraising and community work.
Tornado Trophy – The cadet who has joined the squadron in the last twelve months and has shown the most promise and involved themselves in squadron activities.
Awarded to Cadet T Walding
Les Baldry Marksman – The cadet or NCO showing the best application of marksmanship skills during the year.
Awarded to Cadet H Stokes
Warrant Officers Shield – The cadet who has had the best attendance and highest marks for presentation throughout the year.
Awarded to Cadet H Stokes
C.O’s Award – Presented to an individual for an achievement that is a little bit different. The subject or activity is at the C.O’s discretion.
Awarded to Cadet Sergeant K Dennington
The Dextrous Dobson Award – To the person (cadet or staff member) showing the greatest lack of dexterity.
Awarded to Cadet Sergeant K Dennington
The Miller Trophy – For achievement in sport. This is awarded to the cadet or NCO who has promoted, participated, or achieved high recognition in sport throughout the year.
Awarded to Cadet J Sparkes
Cadet of the Year Shield – The cadet who has participated and achieved the most within the Squadron and the ATC.
Awarded to Cadet H Stokes
The Hart Cup - The cadet or NCO who has contributed most to the unit in terms of involvement, enthusiasm and progress in ATC activities; both for themselves and the development of the unit.
Awarded to Cadet Warrant Officer J Roberts
The Mayoral Cadet Trophy - The cadet who has participated in squadron fundraising activities and also community work such as Poppy Collections.
Awarded to Cadet Corporal H Roberts
The Inter-flight Trophy – The flight who, throughout the year, have collected the most points in each activity, course and award they have won.
Awarded to Red Flight
Each of the recipients of these trophies have worked very hard to achieve the certificates, promotions, blues and everything else in the last 12 months.
Every one of the cadets in attendance is a credit to the squadron and the Air Cadet Organisation as a whole.
Well Done everyone!
