Description
This award was named for Captain Brian Howard, CD on the occasion of the squadron’s 40th anniversary. Captain Howard was a former Commanding Officer of 809 Newark RCACS and exemplified the long-standing service and dedication required of a Commanding Officer to their squadron to ensure its current and future success.
In 2021, we received the sad news that Captain Howard had passed away after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. We will always remember the dedication he had to 809 Squadron and to the Air Cadet Program as a whole.
This award is presented each year to the Squadron Warrant Officer in recognition of their constant and consistent service as a leader and mentor to their cadets.
Nominations
There is no nomination process for this award. It is always given to the outgoing Squadron Warrant Officer as a means of recognizing their singular contribution to the efficient progress of the squadron.
Award
The recipient’s name is engraved on a trophy and the recipient shall receive a keeper plaque.
Past Recipients
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2011: WO1 W. MacPherson
2012: WO1 J. Ruttan
2013: WO1 Lisi
2014: WO1 L. Prue
2015: WO2 E. Christopher
2016: WO1 K. Chikombero
2017: WO1 L. Lavoie
2018: WO1 N. Zalepa
2019:
2020: WO1 E. Lett
2021: WO1 S. Abt