Royal Military College Paladins - Awards

Awards

Awards are granted to outstanding cadets:

Award Description Honours Photo
D Walter Avis University Training Program Non Commissioned Members honour shield Honour shield salutes best UTPNCM Professor D Walter Avis
Douglas Massey Cook Memorial Cup Team of the Year 11228 Douglas Massey Cook (CMR RMC 1977)
Captain Matthew Dawe Memorial Cup The Capt. Matthew Dawe Memorial Cup salutes the outstanding male or female ROTP varsity athlete who excels in all aspects of college life. Named in memory of Capt. Matthew Dawe who was killed in action while in Afghanistan in 2007. Inaugural winner was Matt Lorrain from Men's Volleyball in 2008.
Commandant’s Athletic Achievement Award Royal Military College of Canada Cadet Athletic Achievement College Commandant
Dr. Ian Crawford Memorial Award Presented to the Athletic Trainer who embodies Dr. Crawford’s characteristics of commitment, professionalism, sacrifice and passion for RMC sports. Dr. Ian Crawford, a physician at RMC from 2002-2007 and team doctor for RMC men`s basketball, rugby and hockey.
Greenwood Cup top female runner of the Annual Harrier Race -“for Annual Competition by Gentlemen Cadets” until 1954. 3252 EA “Ted” Tromanhauser (RMC ‘54)
HRH The Prince of Wales Trophy Awarded since 1919 to best all around Royal Military College of Canada Cadet in athletics during the entire course His Royal Highness Edward III The Prince of Wales, who donated cup in 1919
OCdt Kelly Gawne Memorial Trophy Instituted in 1989, Kelly Gawne Memorial Trophy salutes the Best All Round Lady Cadet at Royal Military College of Canada in Athletics Named in memory of 17333 Cadet Kelly Gawne, who was killed in an summer training accident at Chilliwack, BC in 1988.
Leinster Shield Regular Officer Training Plan (ROTP), the Reserve Entry Training Plan (RETP) squadron amassing the most points in the Commandant's Competition, with events involving military, athletic and academic prowess. Leinster plate donated to RMC museum
MacArthur Leadership Award cadet who demonstrates outstanding leadership performance based on credo of Duty-Honour-Country and potential for future service in the profession of arms. General Douglas MacArthur
Mike Allen Memorial Trophy annual alumni water polo game 15708 Capt Mike Allen Trophy (RMC 1987)
Jack C. Sargant Memorial Scholarship varsity athlete student who demonstrates proficiency in academic standing, sportsmanship, leadership, and athletic ability. 3091 Jack J.C. Sargant (RMC 1953)
Outstanding Athlete Award Awarded to those cadets whose athletic performance has been clearly recognized as outstanding not only against the immediate intercollegiate competition, but also at the national intercollegiate level or its’ equivalent in provincial, national or international events.
Pijper Cup overall winner of the Ex cadet vs Cadet sports challenge on ex cadet (Reunion) weekend 12609 Thomas A Pijper (RMC 1980)
Sword of Distinction for Leadership graduating ROTP/RETP cadet who displays outstanding leadership through attaining the highest Cadet appointment of Cadet Wing Senior (CWS) in their graduating year. N/A
Sword of Honour graduating ROTP/RETP cadet who best combines high standards of proficiency in each of the four components of the RMC programme. N/A
Victor Van der Smissen-Ridout Memorial Award graduating ROTP/RETP cadet deemed to stand highest morally, intellectually, and physically at RMC. Captain William Henry Victor Van der Smissen (KIA 1916) and 2415 W.L. Ridout (RMC 1934) (KIA 1934)
Wheatley Challenge Cup overall winner of the annual Harrier Run 4252 MGen (Ret'd) Howard HR Wheatley (RRMC RMC 1958)
Whitaker Cup awarded annually to the top Team Captain of a RMC varsity sports team. Brigadier-General Denis Whitaker
J. Douglas Young Sword of Excellence Cadet Squadron Senior (CSS) of the Squadron winning the Commandant's Competition. 2360 Major John Douglas (Doug) Young (RMC 1937) who was KIA on D-Day
Tommy Smart Cup Awareded since 1927, Tommy Smart Cup salutes the Best All Round Gentleman Cadet at Royal Military College of Canada in Athletics.jpg Officer Cadet 1716 Thomas William Smart died in an accident on the RMC football field in 1926.

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