The following is a letter from:
Jan Reidulff; Chair, ACL National Honours & Awards Committee
Volunteers at our squadrons, provincial/territorial and national levels are essential to the success of the Air Cadet League of Canada. Without the tireless giving of time, skills and financial resources by our volunteers, sponsors, and supporters we would not be able to accomplish our mission.
We need to make it a priority to demonstrate gratitude for all those who support our mission. Just as we take the time to value our donors, actively thanking our volunteers will keep them eager to continue their support and speak positively about the League to others.
The Air Cadet League of Canada offers a suite of prestigious awards that can be presented. Please note that the deadline for 2024 nominations is 31 January 2024. PC/Territorial Chairs, please forward the contact details for your committee’s honours and awards prime to [email protected].
The Honours and Awards Handbook and the ACC50 application form, in the Awards and Scholarships section of www.aircadetleague.com provides further details and criteria for any of the following awards:
- Medal of Honour is the League’s highest award for someone that has rendered exceptional service over a long time;
- Honourary Life Member is an award that reflects a great honour bestowed on a colleague who has given long, faithful, and meritorious service;
- Certificate of Honour for League volunteers, at the Local, Provincial or the National level that has provided exemplary service, over an extended period;
- President’s Citation is an award that can be made to a member of the League for continuous meritorious service, but has already been recognized with the Certificate of Honour;
- Director of the Year is presented annually, by DND to a member of the League in appreciation for the meritorious way the person has stimulated interest in the Air Cadet Movement through service to the Royal Canadian Air Cadets;
- Certificate of Merit may be awarded to League members in recognition of meritorious service;
- Officer of the Year recognizes a Canadian Forces Officer for outstanding service to the League;
- Certificate of Recognition has been instituted for presentation to Canadian Forces personnel and for other persons or organizations that have provided outstanding service to the League;
- Presidential Certificates will be awarded to squadrons based on successful criteria selected by the President;
- Air Cadet League of Canada Long Service Volunteer Medal for League volunteers at any level who have provided ten or more years of service.
This year, the Air Cadet League President, Mr. Tom Taborowski has chosen to dedicate the Presidential Certificate to recognize the efforts of Squadron Staff and Sponsoring Committees, working together in collaboration, to provide a creative and innovative program at their squadrons, or an initiative they have taken on in their local communities. Sponsoring Committee Chairs can apply by completing the ACC50 and a one-page description of the collaboration between Squadron staff and the Sponsoring Committee. The one pager must be signed by both the CO and the SSC Chair.
All nominations are to be completed using the online form ACC50. Nominations are to be completed no later than 31 January 2024. Any nominations received after that date will be considered for 2025.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to recognize and honour our outstanding volunteers.
Regards, Jan Reidulff Chair, ACL Honours and Awards Committee.