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Annual Award Winners
Our cadets compete annually for a variety of award voted on by cadets, officers, or external community organizations.
2024-25 Awards
Awards From Previous Years
Squadron Accomplishments
Congratulations Flight Sergeant Abigail Cormack!!
Awarded the Kings Coronation Award in Squadron year 2024/25
Introduced to mark the ascension of King Charles III on May 6, 2023, the King Charles III Coronation Medal recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to Canada a province, territory, or community of Canada. The medal was awarded in recognition of Flight Sergeant Abigail Cormack’s exceptional commitment to community service, having consistently dedicated time and effort to volunteer initiatives that promote growth, inclusivity, and support.
Flight Sergeant Abigail Cormack regularly volunteers when called upon to support her squadron and has supported her community by volunteering with the Erin Agricultural Society, the Hillsburgh Garden Club, the Rotary Club, the Erin Legion as well as through her Girl Guide Unit, her school, and the community of Guelph. She was the recipient of the 2022 Citizenship Award for her community involvement and the 2022 Keith Smith Trophy as the best all-round first year cadet. She is also representing her community and the Erin Agricultural Society as the 2024 Junior Ambassador.
Past News
Press clippings from recent 242 Squadron activities
242 Squadron is an integral part of community life in our area. Here is a selection of clippings from our local press, highlighting some of the activities we have contributed to that have been recognized by the local community.
PLEASE CLICK ON A PRESS CLIP TO READ
 WO1 Stuckless RetiresJeck out this article for her career in review |  Dornhoff writes about Covid-19 affects on cadetsExplore how the program navigated stay home orders, and continued to provide meaningful leadership training to cadets. |  WO1 Dornhoff CommendationCongratulations to WO1 Dornhoff on receiving the Regional Certificate of Commendation for Leadership. |
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 WO2 Crook First FlightWO2 David Crook made his first solo flight as part of the Private Pilot’s Scholarship Course in London, Ontario. |  Flight Sergeant Jacob Dutton first solo flightFlight Sergeant Jacob Dutto made his first solo flight as part of the Glider Pilot Scholarship Course at Gimli Cadet Flying Training Centre in Gimli, Manitoba. |  On Juno BeachDDay 75 on Juno Beach. Thank you so much to everyone who made this possible! |
 OPC awards |  dutto newspaper |  dday article |
 FSgt Crook - Optimist Essay Winner |  trenton newsarticle |  catch the ace |
 fundraiser article |  catch the ace presentation news article. |  effective speaking advocate 2019 |
 advocate optimist TV presentation 2019 |  Cadets hold garage sale fundraiser July |  Wellington Advertiser - 15 years - Annua |
 Article - 15 Years Ross Ferguson Squadro |  The Wellington Advertiser - 12 April 2018 - We are keepers of History (1) |  Erin Advocate article Legion Presentation 2018 |
 Advocate December 1 2017 Santa Claus Parade - 1 |  Santa Claus parade 2 |  Wellington Advertiser - Remembrance Day 2017 |
 Wellington Advertiser Remembrance Day Photo 2017 |  WO2 Evan Moore earns pilot wings August 2017 |  Squadron Flag PresentationMay 1, 2017 - Squadron flag presented at CO's Parade by Gary Ferguson |
 Vimy Ridge Memorial ParadeApril 9, 2017 - Cadet march with members of the Legion and other special guests. |  Vimy Wreath Laying |  The Ceremony & March |
 The Wellington Advertiser - 24 March 2017 - Effective Speaking-page-0 (2) |  Advocate Article - Lasagna Dinner | image2017-03-24-170652-1 (2) |
 March 17th 17 article Lasagna Dinner |  Legion 442 Sponsor PresentationAir Cadet Liaison to the Legion, Rose Ostrander; CO Captain Kate Yap, Poppy Fund Coordinator Verna Bludd; SSC Chair Connie Ryan-Bennett |  SSC Wins Awards 2016 |
 Wellington Advertiser Remembrance Day 2016-11-15-164825-1_edited |  Erin Advocate Remembrance Day 2016-11-15-164754-1_edited_edited |  The Advocate - 07 September 2016 - Letter to the Editor-page-0 |
 Aug 31 The Advocate - article Dana Bennett Aerospace Course |  Cadets go gliding April 2016.jpg |  The NewTanner ES ROC #2 Article March, 2016.jpg242 Representative was Cpl Crook 9th in from the left. Crook's prepared speech was on "why become an organ donor" and the impromptu speech topic was "what does success mean to me?" |
 Norfolk Trip Article Advocate March 23 2016.jpg |  Thank you Ad in Advocate March 2 2016-1.jpg |  Presentation from Legion for Poppy Campaign Feb 9 - Advocate March 2 2016.jpg |
 Optimist Donations 2016 - Advocate Article Feb 10.JPG |  Fire Hall Visit 2016 - Advocate Article.JPG |  Erin Advocate February 3 2016.jpgPearson Airport Control Tower Tour 2016 |
 Remembrance Day 2015.jpgPhotos from Ceremony 2015 |  Remembrance Day 2015.jpgWO2 Stephen Graydon |  Remembrance Day 2015.jpgFcpl Connor Bennett during sunrise ceremony November 8, 2015 |
 Advocate Article October 28 2015 242 Ross Ferguson_edited.jpgPromotions and COs Inspection |  Erin Advocate Annual Review group photo June 17 2015.jpg |  Retiring Cadets Annual Review 2015 - Erin Advocate June 17_edited.jpg |
 Annual Review Erin Advocate June 2015_edited.jpg |  Advocate Article - Mark Keir - Belgium.jpg |  WO1 Mark Keir article Wellington Advertiser 2015-06-04-130248-1_edited.jpg |
 Wellington Advertiser - March 13 2015 - Lasagna Dinner Raises $4185.jpg |  Advocate March 11 2015 - Lasagna Dinner a Fantastic Community Event - Letter to |  Advocate Article - March 11 2015 - Lasagna Dinner.jpg |
 Advocate Article March 4 2015 - Lasagna Dinner Letter to the Editor.jpg |  Advocate February 18 2015 - Optimist Presentation of Prizes for Lasagna Dinner.j |  Wellington Advertiser Article Feb 20 2015 - Presentation from the Legion.jpg |
 Advocate Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - Legion Presentation of Cheque to Cadets. |  Wellington Advertiser Article Feb 20 2015 - Biathlon Team 2015 - January 28th Me |  Advocate Wed Feb 11 2015 - Biathlon Team Results.jpg |
 Wellington Advertiser Article Feb 20 2015 - Warplane Museum Trip from January.jp |  Advocate Article - February 19 - Optimist Presentation to Cadets 2015-page-0.jpg |  Advocate Article - Legion Presentation 2015.jpg |
 Advocate Article - Biathlon Team 2015 results 1.jpg |  Warplane Museum Article Jan 21 2015 The Advocate.jpg |  Erin Air Cadets Helping our Community - Dec 26 2014 The Advocate.jpg |
 Erin Air Cadets Helping Their Community - Dec 26 2014 Wellington Advertiser.jpg |  Erin Advocate Article - WO1 Mark Keir November 12 2014 - earns his wings.jpg |  Erin Advocate Nov 12 Remembrance Day 2014 - Cenotaph Ceremony - Sgt Irving Kerr |
 Erin Advocate Change of Command October 22 2014.jpg |  Air Cadet Legue of Canada Awards Program 2014.jpg |  Awards Program page 2 signed by Keynote Speaker 2014.jpg |
 WO1 Mark Keir Runner Up for Cadet of the Year 2014.jpg |  Know Your Community Article July 2 2014.jpg |  Annual Review - Wellington Advertiser July 11 2014.jpg |
 Annual Review 2014 Erin Advocate.jpg |  Annual Review 2014 - presentation Erin Advocate.jpg |  Annual Review Award Winners 2014 - Erin Advocate.jpg |
 June 5th Wellington Advertiser WO1 Keir receives scholarship-page-0.jpg |  2013 Editorial |  2013 Annual Review Part 1 |
 2013 Annual Review Part 2 |  2013 Chris Hadfield / WO2 Mark Keir |  2013 Fall Gliding |
 2013 Remembrance Day Front Page |  2013 Remembrance Day Inside |  2013 Fall Gliding |
 2013 Cadets donate to EWCS |  2014 Legion Donation |  2014 Legion Donation |
 2014 Lasagna Dinner |  2014 Seniors + Veterans Annual Dinne |  2014 9th Annual Lasagna Dinner |
 2014Optimist Donation Lasagna Dinner |  2014 Skiday Biathlon+Shooting Teams |  2014 Level 5 Cadets to Trenton |
 2014 Level 5 Cadets to Trenton |  Cadets Tagging Advocate April 16 '14 |  2011 Alan Crocker wins Top Awards |
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