The #17 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets based in Yorkton held its 77th annual ceremonial review Tuesday.
The Cadets paraded before Capt. (retired) Merv Ozirny who acted as Reviewing Officer.
Following the inspection, the annual awards were presented to member Cadets. The award winners included;
Third-Year Perfect Attendance, presented to: F/Cpl Seth Krakoling; F/Cpl Anthony Jones; F/Cpl Declan Maclean
Fifth-Year Perfect Attendance presented to: F/Sgt Ethan Allen
Outstanding first year cadet to a first year cadet who displays outstanding dress and deportment on parade and achieved a high academic average went to LAC Jona Jiju.
The General Proficiency Second Year Cadet, donated by Mr. Wayne Koch a former cadet is presented to a second year cadet who displays outstanding dress and deportment on parade, achieved a high academic average and displays some leadership initiative.
The recipient was F/Cpl. Bradley Kristjanson.
The General Proficiency Third Year Cadet Award was donated by Garry Kaschl, and is presented to a third year cadet who displays outstanding dress and deportment on parade, achieved a high academic average and displays some leadership initiative. The award went to F/Cpl Declan Maclean.
The Most-Improved Cadet Award is donated by Parks Jewellery. It is presented to the cadet who has shown a marked improvement in drill, uniform, academics and attitude.
F/Cpl Seth Krakoling was this year’s recipient.
The Outstanding Senior Cadet Award was donated by former Captain Ed Magis, past commanding officer of #17 Yorkton Squadron. It is presented to a senior cadet displaying outstanding dress, military bearing, leadership abilities and rapport with fellow cadets. This year the award went to F/Sgt Mackenzie Kristjanson.
The Dunns Citizenship Award, donated by Capt. Nancy Dunn a former officer of the squadron is presented to the Cadet who attends the most fundraising and squadron extra activities. It was presented to F/Sgt Ethan Allen.
The Marksman of the Year Award is donated by Captain Greg Apland – past Commanding Officer with the squadron, is presented to the Junior and Senior cadet that achieved the highest target score during range practices.
Junior recipient was LAC Dasha Smaglii, with the senior ward going to F/Cpl Anthony Jones
The Geinow Memorial Award is donated by the Gienow family in memory of Ron Gienow who was a cadet in #17 squadron. He was killed in a parachute demonstration accident over York Lake in the 1950s. At the time of the accident he was the cadet liaison office for our squadron. This award is awarded for Outstanding Service to the squadron, and was presented to F/Sgt. Ethan Allen.
Four-year service medals were presented to F/Sgt Ethan Allen, F/Cpl Avery Hanson, and F/Cpl Mackenzie Kristjanson.
