2120 (Witney) Squadron - Squadron Annual Awards 2017

On Friday 22nd December 2017, members of the 2120 Squadron community were joined at the Corn Exchange by the Mayor, Cllr Chris Woodward, Wing Chairman, Mr Jon Payne and representatives of the Royal British Legion and Royal Air Forces Association. This assembly was in order to celebrate the successes of the year, and award the Squadron trophies to the surprised recipients.

As usual, the Squadron also premiered its annual review film to a delighted audience. This short film features photographs and video captured through the year of Cadets and Staff enjoying the myriad of Cadet activities, and brings back happy memories for all the participants.

"The annual awards evening is always an enjoyable event, giving the perfect chance for the whole Squadron to reflect on successes past whilst looking forward to future challenges and opportunities. It also provides a fun event for the wider Squadron family to come together in a social setting and join with me in celebrating and congratulating all the winners.

We remain grateful to Witney Town Council for the generous grant which annually permits us the use of the Corn Exchange, and for the attendance of the Mayor, who with the Wing Chairman, added to the event by presenting the awards."

Flight Lieutenant Michael Caffrey

The Squadron eagerly awaits the challenges and opportunities of 2018, and welcomes new supporters and members at all levels. More information is available by contacting the Squadron or telephoning 01993 862974.

The awards nominations and winners

Award	Purpose	Nominations	2017 Winner
Venture Adventure Award	Awarded to the Cadet that has, in the view of the judges, embraced the most diverse ATC experience possible in the past year, and meets the aims of the Corps.	Cdt Melissa Aird Cdt Hannah Fenwick Cpl Luke Saunders Cdt Sophie Young	Cdt Hannah Fenwick
Community Shield	The Cadet who has contributed most to the local community through action and fundraising.	Cpl Meggie Andrews Cdt Harry Cairns Cpl Aidan Paterson Cpl Josh Sigsworth Cdt Harrison Tyla	Cpl Josh Sigsworth
Sportsperson of the Year	Participation, sporting diversity, achievement and effort.	Sgt Julietta Day Cdt Mark Hazell Cpl Marek Prielozny Cpl Josh Sigsworth Cdt Sophie Young	Cdt Sophie Young
The Adventure Training Cup	For commitment, contribution and effort to undertake or learn new AT skills.	Sgt Julietta Day Cdt Mark Hazell Cpl Marek Prielozny Cdt Sophie Young	JOINT: Cdt Mark Hazell Cpl Marek Prielozny
Drill Plate	For excellence or improvement in foot and/or arms drill.	Cdt Sam Gundry FS Alex Roberts Cpl Josh Sigsworth Cdt Jack Ward	FS Alex Roberts
Most Improved Cadet	For improvement in all facets of Air Cadet training.	Cdt Alice Grant Cdt Jamie McNeil Cdt Owen Morris Cdt Jack Newbery Cdt Tia Smith Cdt Jack Ward	Cdt Jack Newbery
Best ‘new’ Cadet	Best new Cadet (recruited during period 30 Sep 16 to 30 Sep 17).	Cdt Bela Doolub Cdt James Gullett Cdt Alfred Key Cdt George Key	Cdt James Gullett
Best Cadet	Best Cadet on Squadron (excluding those eligible for best new cadet).	Cdt Harry Cairns Cdt Harrison Tyla Cdt Sophie Young	Cdt Harrison Tyla
Best NCO	Best Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer on Squadron.	Cpl Meggie Andrews Sgt Julietta Day Cpl Aidan Paterson FS Alex Roberts Cpl Josh Sigsworth	Cpl Meggie Andrews
Officer Commanding’s Cup	Awarded at the discretion of the Squadron OC for any reason he/she desires.	Cdt Sophie Young Sgt Julietta Day Cpl Aidan Paterson	Sgt Julietta Day